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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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
Key bills to watch: The top public safety, environmental, revenue, and labor measures impacting cities
July 27, 2022 11:03 AM
The Legislature returns next week for a month-long whirlwind of activity. First up is a gargantuan appropriations … -
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 …