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Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations (11)
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Cal Cities moves recovery housing reform forward
March 27, 2024 4:19 PM
By Caroline Grinder, legislative affairs lobbyist and Brian Hendershot, Cal Cities Advocate managing … -
Key takeaways from Cal Cities’ meeting with Gov. Gavin Newsom
February 7, 2024 4:56 PM
Collaboration with cities, local solutions to the housing and homelessness crisis, and accountability … -
What cities need to know about the first three months of CARE Court
January 17, 2024 1:50 PM
The lead agency responsible for CARE Court released an implementation update late last year with information … -
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 … -
Cal Cities reaffirms support for DACA program
October 25, 2023 2:59 PM
A federal ruling in mid-September prompted the League of California Cities to submit a letter to Congress … -
Cities front and center of mental health modernization
October 18, 2023 1:20 PM
The League of California Cities was once again in the limelight for its behavioral health and housing … -
What's the latest on the latest (possible) government shutdown
September 27, 2023 3:59 PM
Congress remains divided on how best to fund the federal government. If lawmakers fail to reach an agreement … -
New initiative seeks to improve physical fitness and mental well-being
September 13, 2023 2:31 PM
The League of California Cities is partnering with the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness … -
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 … -
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 … -
Accountability without ongoing funding not a solution to homelessness
June 21, 2023 4:43 PM
The League of California Cities formally voiced its concerns about a bill that would create new accountability … -
Cities need more money, not less, for housing and homelessness
May 24, 2023 4:56 PM
The League of California Cities today sent a letter urging legislative leaders to provide $3 billion … -
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 … -
Housing and homelessness top issues at federal lobby meetings
March 29, 2023 2:08 PM
Cal Cities leadership met with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill earlier this week to lobby for greater … -
Cal Cities backs Senator Eggman’s efforts to bring more changes to California's behavioral health care system
March 8, 2023 2:19 PM
Sen. Susan Eggman unveiled two bills last Wednesday that would further update California's behavioral … -
CARE Court implementation information to be released by the state
December 14, 2022 4:09 PM
The first cohort of counties responsible for implementing the first-of-its-kind Community … -
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 … -
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 …