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ACA 13 advances to Senate floor, despite misinformation campaign
September 13, 2023 3:38 PM
Senators are set to vote on a constitutional amendment that has pitted city leaders against the … -
In a win for cities, ACA 13 moves to the Senate
September 6, 2023 7:13 PM
The California State Assembly today passed ACA 13 (Ward) with 56 aye votes. The Senate now has until … -
Six days to go and nearly 1,000 bills left to pass
September 6, 2023 4:58 PM
The end of the 2023 legislative cycle is in sight. Last Friday marked the second half of the … -
Big business could get a taste of its own medicine
August 23, 2023 3:04 PM
Big businesses have used California’s powerful ballot initiative process to overturn or delay unfavorable … -
Take your advocacy up a notch with a leadership role in a policy committee
July 26, 2023 2:59 PM
Developing Cal Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure that … -
The wait is over. Here are the bills that survived the suspense file
May 24, 2023 4:53 PM
The legislative sword of Damocles has fallen, the results are tallied, and the verdict? The first suspense … -
State provides new information on local Gann Limit reporting requirement
April 5, 2023 4:20 PM
The local appropriations limit, often referred to as the Gann Limit, is back in the limelight for local … -
Cal Cities secures significant changes to retired annuitant regulations
February 22, 2023 12:00 PM
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Board of Administration voted last week … -
FPPC to issue regulations further clarifying new financial interest law
February 22, 2023 11:29 AM
The Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) is considering new regulations that would remove uncertainty … -
Cities fare well in final days of the 2022 legislative cycle
October 5, 2022 2:58 PM
Two themes dominated the Capitol as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed over 1,000 measures: an emphasis … -
President Ali Sajjad Taj appoints 2023 policy committee chairs and vice chairs
October 5, 2022 11:50 AM
League of California Cities President Ali Sajjad Taj has announced his chair and vice chair appointments … -
A pack of positive bills for cities awaits the Governor’s pen
September 2, 2022 2:59 PM
The 2022 legislative session ended on Aug. 31, but technically speaking it stretched into the wee hours … -
Help develop Cal Cities policy by serving on a policy committee; applications due Sept. 30
August 31, 2022 3:47 PM
The League of California Cities is accepting applications for all seven policy committees now through … -
Top priorities for cities get new investments in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed state budget
January 10, 2022 6:57 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his proposed 2022-23 State Budget building on the state’s efforts to address … -
Policy Committee presidential appointment applications open through Nov. 19
November 3, 2021 2:05 PM
Per Cal Cities policy, members must first request a policy committee appointment through their … -
President Silva appoints 2022 policy committee chairs and vice chairs
October 20, 2021 12:08 PM
League of California Cities President Cindy Silva has announced her chair and vice chair appointments … -
Want to take your advocacy to the next level? Apply to be a chair or vice chair of a policy committee!
September 1, 2021 12:17 PM
Approximately 50 city officials serve on each of the Cal Cities’ seven policy committees. The deadline …