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Legislature Passes Gas Tax Swap Package

Partial Local HUTA Fund Deferral Scheduled for FY 2010-11

Campaign Gets Big Boost From Volunteers

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The League's online bill search makes it easy for city officials and others to track the League's position on bills, view letters that the League has sent to legislators or contact the League lobbyist working on a bill. League positions and lobbyist assignments are available for all League-tracked current session bills.

Benefits and services available to League members include:

City Advocate Weekly: The League's weekly newsletter, delivered electronically.

Western City: The Monthly Magazine of the League of California Cities

MuniLink: The League's online guide, featuring searchable listings of products and services geared to meet municipal needs. Find products, services and interim management employees, as well as vendors.

Institute for Local Government: The research and education affliate of the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties.

City Programs: Find information about city financing, purchasing and investment programs.

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The League presents many opportunities for city officials to develop their leadership abilities and stay abreast of policy issues.

Educational programs are an integral part of the League's work to protect local control for cities in order to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

Check out our event calendar or program descriptions.

• Search Bills and Sample Letters

• Connect with your Regional Public Affairs Manager

• Attend a League Event

• Connect with League Partners

• Learn about Ballot Measures

• Nominate Your City for the 2010 Helen Putnam Award. If your city has done remarkable, innovative work in any of the 10 awards categories now is the time to be recognized. The submission deadline is April 15. Check out program information or apply online.

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