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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 … -
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 … -
Cal Cities pushes for feasibility and flexibility in updated water regulations
March 20, 2024 4:27 PM
The 15-day public comment period ends on March 27. -
Comment period for draft single-use plastics rule now open
March 13, 2024 3:04 PM
CalRecycle last Friday formally opened the 45-day public comment period on a draft single-use packaging … -
Local and state electeds call for federal leaders to step up and end the cross-border sewage crisis at the Tijuana River
February 21, 2024 2:33 PM
It’s not just water flowing into the Pacific Ocean from the Tijuana River. Cloudy wastewater and sewage … -
Cal Cities nominee at the helm of new plastic prevention advisory board
February 7, 2024 4:04 PM
CalRecycle handed the reins of a new plastic prevention advisory board to Cal Cities’ nominee Timothy … -
Lawmakers wrapped up last year’s leftover bills. Here’s what it means for cities
January 31, 2024 3:31 PM
Cal Cities solidified some key early wins last week as lawmakers wrapped up last year's remaining … -
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 … -
CalRecycle unveils draft single-use plastic regulations
January 10, 2024 12:52 PM
The landmark law established an extended producer responsibility program to manage single-use plastics … -
Cities and state agencies advance water efficiency efforts
October 25, 2023 2:37 PM
Cities and state agencies are both advancing water efficiency goals. At the center of these efforts are … -
State Water Board seeking comment on proposed water restrictions
September 27, 2023 3:40 PM
The California State Water Resources Control Board is holding an Oct. 4 public workshop on draft regulations … -
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 … -
State Water Board begins rulemaking process for new urban water conservation regulation
August 23, 2023 3:28 PM
The State Water Resources Control Board initiated the formal rulemaking process for a new urban water … -
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 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 … -
Legislative Analyst's Office urges the state to withhold funding for organic waste recycling grants
March 29, 2023 4:27 PM
The League of California Cities — along with a broad group of coalition partners — sent a letter today … -
State Water Board issues largest change in sanitary sewer system regulations since 2006; action required by June 2023
March 29, 2023 1:53 PM
The State Water Resources Control Board, which regulates sanitary sewer systems through the statewide … -
Guide to Local Recovery Update: Nov. 2
November 2, 2022 1:56 PM
The U.S. Economic Development Administration and California Association for Local Economic Development … -
Here’s what cities need to know about the state’s proposed regulations for clean energy project permitting
October 12, 2022 1:47 PM
The California Energy Commission recently closed a 15-day comment period for a set of emergency regulations …