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Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations (14)
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Cal Cities turns up the heat on the Legislature to take action on fentanyl
May 3, 2023 2:40 PM
Three fentanyl-related bills supported by the League of California Cities passed through a special hearing … -
Assembly Public Safety Committee votes down Proposition 47 reform
April 19, 2023 2:37 PM
Despite robust support from the League of California Cities and other stakeholders, a bill that proposed … -
Cal Cities Board adopts positions on housing and homelessness bills; takes a deep dive into the state’s fentanyl crisis
April 18, 2023 1:37 PM
The meeting started with an update on the state’s three-pronged response to the fentanyl crisis — law … -
State updates fire hazard severity zone map — and gives stakeholders little time to respond
January 18, 2023 3:36 PM
The Office of the State Fire Marshal released a draft of the state’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for … -
Major changes are coming to California’s legal cannabis market
October 19, 2022 3:11 PM
Cal Cities is preparing a draft ordinance and will hold educational programs to help cities move into … -
New laws and grant programs expected to help improve mental health among first responders
October 12, 2022 12:01 PM
Cities can expect additional resources to help improve mental health among first responders over the … -
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 … -
Cal Cities calls for expansion of key utility undergrounding program
September 28, 2022 10:49 AM
For decades, cities in California have relied on the state’s Rule 20A program to improve the safety of … -
New laws clamp down on catalytic converter theft
September 28, 2022 10:44 AM
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed new laws designed to curb the rise in catalytic converter thefts. The … -
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 … -
Catalytic converter theft bills clear key legislative hurdle
June 1, 2022 1:14 PM
California lawmakers have introduced nearly a dozen bills that would address the continued rise in catalytic … -
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 … -
Understanding the Nuances of this Session’s Use-of-Force Legislation
September 9, 2019 12:00 AM
A two-year long debate over police use-of-force in the California Legislature has reached a …