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Here are the bills that survived the suspense file carnage
August 21, 2024 1:38 PM
Last Thursday was a busy day for the state’s appropriations committees, which had to chop through 830 … -
Which governance and revenue bills do cities need to worry about?
August 7, 2024 3:00 PM
The Legislature is set to vote on a handful of bills with significant financial impacts to local agencies … -
Take your policy advocacy to the next level
July 24, 2024 10:30 AM
The League of California Cities is accepting chair and vice chair applications for all seven policy … -
The final budget agreement is almost final. Here’s how it impacts cities
June 27, 2024 2:46 PM
After months of negotiations, the Legislature has sent Gov. Gavin Newsom an agreed-upon $297.9 billion … -
Brown Act modernization bill runs aground
June 12, 2024 2:59 PM
A bill that would have made it easier for some local advisory boards and commissions to meet remotely … -
Bad labor bills brought back from the dead
April 10, 2024 4:34 PM
Cal Cities and other local government associations are co-sponsoring AB 817 (Pacheco), which would make … -
State Bills in Brief: April 10-17
April 10, 2024 4:04 PM
A weekly primer on the bills and committee hearings that have a direct impact on citiesBy Brian … -
Remote public meetings bill gets a second shot
January 24, 2024 3:33 PM
A bill that would make it easier for people to serve on local advisory bodies, boards, and commissions … -
Newsom's budget proposal maintains most funding commitments, with housing and climate among the exceptions
January 10, 2024 5:11 PM
If there are two things Gov. Gavin Newsom wants everyone to take away from this year's $291.5 billion … -
Newsom rejects unemployment pay for striking workers
October 4, 2023 1:06 PM
Labor unions were arguably some of the biggest winners of the 2023 legislative session. Building on … -
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 … -
A hot labor summer could have a chilling effect on city services
August 23, 2023 4:16 PM
Labor stoppages across California have dominated headlines this summer, including at the Capitol where … -
New regulations clarify campaign finance law for local elected officials
August 2, 2023 11:53 AM
Regulations clarifying a new financial interest law take effect on Aug. 12. The Fair Political Practices … -
Bill would create a perpetual reporting loop for unused federal funds
June 28, 2023 3:02 PM
The League of California Cities and a coalition of local government associations are opposing a bill … -
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 … -
FPPC officially clarifies application of new financial interest law
January 4, 2023 3:35 PM
The Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) officially removed some ambiguity around a new financial … -
Brown Act changes are coming to cities in 2023. Here is what to expect
December 14, 2022 4:37 PM
Several notable changes to public meetings are in place due to new laws that took effect on Jan. 1 and … -
Revised retired annuitant regulations open for comment until Dec. 16
December 7, 2022 4:47 PM
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is considering revised, proposed regulations … -
New financial interest law will not apply to 2022 campaign contributions
November 22, 2022 3:54 PM
On Nov. 17, the Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) voted 5-0 to issue an opinion that the disqualification … -
Revised retired annuitant regulations address cities’ key concerns, but more flexibility is needed
November 16, 2022 1:07 PM
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is considering revised regulations that …