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State Bills in Brief: May 29-June 6
May 29, 2024 2:26 PM
The second half of the 2024 legislative session has just started, and Cal Cities has already notched … -
Which bills survived the Legislature’s first fiscal axe?
May 22, 2024 2:33 PM
Last week's twice-yearly bill culling held few surprises. Lawmakers kept a few more bills in the dreaded … -
State Bills in Brief: May 15-23
May 15, 2024 4:02 PM
Cal Cities is tracking over 300 bills referred to the suspense file. These are the most important … -
All eyes on state Supreme Court, as justices weigh 2024 ballot measure
May 8, 2024 4:41 PM
The California Supreme Court heard highly anticipated oral arguments today on a legal challenge that … -
State Bills in Brief: May 8-15
May 8, 2024 4:32 PM
The biggest legislative topic this week might not be what’s happening in the Legislature. Instead, all … -
State Bills in Brief: May 1-9
May 1, 2024 4:33 PM
It’s officially May which means two things: Sacramento’s famously hot summer is just around the corner … -
Policymakers push for ways to mitigate California’s insurance crisis
May 1, 2024 4:11 PM
State regulators and lawmakers have unveiled several proposals that could address California’s insurance … -
State Bills in Brief: April 24-May 2
April 24, 2024 5:19 PM
A weekly primer on the bills and committee hearings that have a direct impact on citiesBy Brian … -
Assembly celebrates city officials and cities
April 24, 2024 4:21 PM
Assembly lawmakers joined Asm. Blanca Pacheco last week in proclaiming April 14-20 as “California Cities … -
Attending the 2024 City Leaders Summit? Here’s what to expect
April 10, 2024 5:05 PM
In just one week, over 400 city officials from throughout the state will convene in Sacramento for Cal … -
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 … -
Lawmakers eye changes to the ‘builder’s remedy’ and development fees
April 10, 2024 4:21 PM
Many bills are now winding their way through policy committees and to appropriations. Legislators in … -
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 … -
Which of the retail theft bills do city leaders need to know about?
April 3, 2024 4:57 PM
The legislation broadly falls into four categories: organized retail theft, cross-jurisdictional … -
Well-intended ‘granny flat’ bill leaves cities holding the bag
April 3, 2024 3:26 PM
This bill could have a significant negative impact on local government revenues. -
Cal Cities moves recovery housing reform forward
March 27, 2024 4:19 PM
Recovery housing can play a key role in supporting vulnerable residents and safer communities. -
State climate laws and disaster preparedness top Cal Cities’ environmental agenda
March 27, 2024 3:04 PM
Cal Cities has made the state’s climate laws, disaster preparedness, and local climate action its top … -
Cal Cities’ advocacy informs upcoming sea level rise science guidance
March 27, 2024 2:45 PM
The importance of local climate change adaptation policy and practices along California’s coast took … -
Your voice matters in Washington, US senators tell California elected officials
March 20, 2024 4:06 PM
Cal Cities leadership and over 170 city officials took their advocacy to DC last week as part of an annual … -
Marquee advocacy event includes lobbying, member rally, educational sessions, and more
March 20, 2024 1:17 PM
The full schedule and session descriptions are available in the “schedule” section of the summit event …