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Summary of Existing Policy and Guiding Principles 2024
We are pleased to present the 14th edition of Cal Cities Summary of Existing Policy and Guiding Principles.
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Understanding California’s Fire Insurance Crisis
Seven of the top 12 insurance companies have stopped selling new insurance in California in response to worsening wildfires.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Ballot Measure Activities and Public Resources
Join Cal Cities staff and legal experts to learn what city officials can and can’t do when it comes to ballot measure activities.
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Stop Hate: How Local Elected Officials Can Combat Rising Hate Crimes and Hate Speech
Whether it’s community members being targeted based on their appearance or hate speech in council chambers, it is key that local elected officials directly speak to rising hate and help lead their city’s response.
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Practical Tips for Implementing New Human Resources Laws Webinar
Human resources professionals must implement and follow several new laws starting Jan. 1, 2024 — including one governing temporary employees and bargaining groups.
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How Cities Can Help Businesses with their Retirement Mandate
CalSavers is a new retirement savings program that will offer millions of Californians the opportunity to save for their future.
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
There’s still time for city leaders to tap into the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law!
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Blockchain/Digital Asset Technology and the Law: What City Officials Should Know
Storing digital money is the most popular use for blockchains. However, these digital ledgers can potentially serve a wider range of applications.
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Legislative Call to Action: Sign and Veto Requests to the Governor
The legislative session ends soon! Lawmakers have until Sept. 14 to get their bills passed. G
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Successful DEI Programs and Lessons Learned Webinar
Building a resilient, effective community and organization means creating environments where all community members and employees are heard, respected, and valued.
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Updated CalPERS Industrial Disability Retirement Regulations that Human Resources Professionals Need to Know
CalPERS issued new regulations for determining whether public safety workers are “substantially incapacitated” for the purposes of disability retirement, including a new documentation requirement.
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Understanding the Financial Data Transparency Act
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Summer Recess Briefing on Priority Bills
Cal Cities lobbyists will provide detailed information on key bills pending in the Legislature, including measures related to local land use authority and housing, homelessness, environmental quality, public safety, transportation, governance, and the budget.
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Advocacy Update on Priority Legislation
Cal Cities' lobbyists will provide detailed information on key bills pending in the Legislature, including measures related to local land use authority and housing, homelessness, environmental quality, public safety, transportation, governance, and the state budget.
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City Leaders Summit Preview on Advocacy Priorities
Join the Cal Cities Advocacy team to learn which issues to focus your advocacy efforts on during the Summit and beyond.
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Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Changes
Changes to the state’s fire hazard zones will have major impacts on local land use policies and wildfire management.
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2023 Legislative Briefing: New Legislation Overview
Lawmakers have proposed 2,632 new bills — the most in over a decade. Join the League of California Cities legislative team to learn about the most critical bills facing cities.
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New HR Laws that you NEED to Know
Hear from subject matter experts on new laws in 2023 and how they will affect your city.
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2023 Legislative Report
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FAQ: The Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act
In 2022, the Legislature passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law
SB 1186 (Wiener), the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act (Act).