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Six things to know about the last week of session
August 28, 2024 5:25 PM
It’s a busy week for the Legislature, albeit one somewhat of its own making. Besides the usual slew of … -
Here’s what your city needs to know about a proposed general resolution
August 28, 2024 3:15 PM
Voting delegates may have at least one general resolution to consider at the upcoming General … -
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 … -
Cal Cities commends policymakers for responding to cities' calls for retail theft legislation
August 16, 2024 11:22 AM
Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a ten-bill legislative package that seeks to reduce retail theft. -
The first Prop 1. funding deadline is two months away
August 14, 2024 11:07 AM
Over $3 billion in competitive grant funding for behavioral health from Proposition 1. is now … -
Cal Cities breaks down November climate bond funding
August 14, 2024 11:03 AM
Cal Cities has released a guide to Proposition 4, otherwise known as the Safe Drinking Water, Wildlife … -
State Bills in Brief: Aug. 7-14
August 7, 2024 3:33 PM
Lawmakers have some 1,300 bills left to vote on before the session ends on Aug. 31. -
Take your local advocacy to the national level with a NLC leadership position
July 31, 2024 2:49 PM
The National League of Cities (NLC) is accepting applications for leadership positions on its board of … -
How new legislation could shape public safety
July 24, 2024 2:22 PM
When California's legislative session resumes on Aug. 5, lawmakers will be voting on bills with far-reaching … -
Prop 1. funding was just released. Here’s how your city can prepare
July 17, 2024 4:13 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced the release of $3.3 billion in competitive grant funding for behavioral … -
Retail theft back to square one
July 3, 2024 4:43 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom scuttled an anti-crime ballot measure late last night just two days after its … -
State finalizes long-term water savings regulations
July 3, 2024 4:28 PM
The State Water Resources Control Board today adopted new water conservation rules that will impact nearly … -
Supreme Court says cities may enforce public camping ordinances
June 28, 2024 3:28 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled in favor of cities, issuing a major decision on regulating sleeping … -
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 … -
Cal Cities pushing for climate bond as deadline looms
June 26, 2024 5:52 PM
Cal Cities is in strong support of ongoing negotiations by the Legislature to place a climate bond on … -
State Bills in Brief: June 26-July 3
June 26, 2024 4:45 PM
Welcome to the next-to-last State Bills in Brief. (In theory.) -
State Bills in Brief: June 12-20
June 12, 2024 4:45 PM
Lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are busy figuring out answers to some multibillion-dollar questions this … -
Who will blink first over Prop. 47?
June 12, 2024 4:20 PM
The Secretary of the State announced on Tuesday that an initiative to change Proposition 47 has qualified … -
State Bills in Brief: June 5-13
June 5, 2024 4:42 PM
A weekly primer on the bills and committee hearings that have a direct impact on citiesBy Brian …