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Taking the lead: How city officials can and should welcome disagreement
August 9, 2023 12:22 PM
Civility in local government is like guardrails on a highway. It provides the structure by which municipal … -
Cal Cities-sponsored bond agency issues over $122 million in tax-exempt bonds for housing
August 9, 2023 12:19 PM
The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) issued over $122 million in tax-exempt … -
The top bills to brush up on while lawmakers are on break: Part II
August 2, 2023 3:47 PM
It's the calm before the storm. Summer recess ends on Aug. 14. When lawmakers return, they will have … -
Guide to Local Recovery Update: August 2
August 2, 2023 1:27 PM
Applications for two key federal grant programs — one for infrastructure resilience and another for residential … -
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 … -
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 … -
The top bills to brush up on while lawmakers are on break: Part I
July 26, 2023 2:53 PM
Lawmakers are on break. For now. August and September are the hottest months in California’s legislative … -
Five things to know about the Cal Cities General Assembly
July 26, 2023 2:32 PM
The Annual Conference and Expo in Sacramento is just two months away! During this time, member cities … -
Cal Cities Board adopts positions on water rights bills; vows to keep fighting for homelessness and affordable housing funding
July 19, 2023 2:20 PM
Proposed changes to California’s water rights system and new leadership in the state Assembly were front … -
Lawmakers want to pass yet another costly, unfunded mandate
July 19, 2023 1:56 PM
The League of California Cities’ biggest transportation fight this session is not over physical infrastructure … -
Annual conference sessions and opening keynote speaker revealed
July 19, 2023 1:26 PM
The League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo is just two months away! Join Cal Cities and … -
State Bills in Brief: July 12-14
July 12, 2023 3:08 PM
Friday is the last day for lawmakers to get their bills through policy committees. Those that don't will … -
Looking for cost-saving services and ways to meet colleagues? Find both at the annual conference
July 12, 2023 3:01 PM
The Annual Conference and Expo, scheduled for Sept. 20-22 in Sacramento, is the place to discover solutions … -
Guide to Local Recovery Update: July 12
July 12, 2023 2:53 PM
Federal agencies released a slew of infrastructure grant opportunities, including streamlined grant programs … -
Four lessons from Santa Rosa’s waste-to-energy electric bus program
July 12, 2023 2:47 PM
Every time someone flushes a toilet in Santa Rosa, they’re indirectly powering one of the city’s electric … -
Cal Cities-sponsored bill allowing first city council pay cap increase since 1984 signed into law
July 12, 2023 2:27 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will allow general law cities to adjust council member … -
California Supreme Court poised to resolve key voting rights case
July 12, 2023 2:24 PM
The California Supreme Court is months away from resolving a multiyear legal saga over Santa Monica’s … -
Guide to Local Recovery Update: June 28
June 28, 2023 4:00 PM
Applications for an energy block grant and a street safety program are due soon and the Internal Revenue … -
Cal Cities halts revenue-endangering bills
June 28, 2023 3:25 PM
The League of California Cities is on a legislative hot streak. Two bills that would have jeopardized … -
The good, the bad, and the obscure changes in the “final” budget deal
June 28, 2023 3:21 PM
First, the good news: The “final” budget deal contains zero ongoing cuts to core city programs and does …