June 30, 2017
San José Mayor Sam Liccardo led a delegation of mayors and council members who joined local government advocates and others in the Assembly Local Government Committee hearing room on Wednesday afternoon to oppose SB 649 (Hueso).
June 30, 2017
The Assembly Local Government Committee on June 28 unanimously passed League-sponsored SB 540 (Roth).
June 30, 2017
While the Legislature passed the FY 2017-18 budget several weeks ago, a number of budget-related issues remain under consideration by the Legislature and Gov. Jerry Brown.
June 30, 2017
Legislative policy committee hearings are in full swing with many bills affecting cities set to be heard in the coming weeks.
June 30, 2017
Some of the most significant benefits of League membership for cities since 1988 have flowed from the League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
June 23, 2017
Nearly 150 cities, and the League of California Cities®, remain opposed to SB 649 (as amended June 20) related to the permitting of wireless and small cell telecommunications facilities.
June 23, 2017
Financing the repair and upgrade of infrastructure and addressing affordable housing needs is one of the greatest challenges facing cities and counties in the coming decades.
June 23, 2017
In response to feedback from cities and counties, Gov. Jerry Brown’s Administration is set to expand the allowable uses of grant funds from the Community Based Transitional Housing Program, which provides $25 million in grants for cities or counties that agree to site transitional housing connected with support services for recently released offenders.
June 23, 2017
The Legislature approved the FY 2017–18 state budget last week and legislative hearings are continuing in full swing.
June 23, 2017
The League’s Coastal Cities Issues Group Leadership Committee is now complete with the appointment of its six members.
June 23, 2017
Some of the most significant benefits of League membership for cities since 1988 have flowed from the League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
June 16, 2017
The Legislature adopted its FY 2017-18 budget package today, which largely tracked Gov. Jerry Brown’s framework in his May Revise with total spending of $125.1 billion for the state’s General Fund, and $9.9 billion in total reserves.
June 16, 2017
Cities across California are continually striving to become more transparent.
June 16, 2017
Policy development is a key part of the League of California Cities® legislative effectiveness.
June 16, 2017
The Legislature has been busy this week with legislative hearings and the FY 2017-18 budget.
June 16, 2017
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June 16, 2017
Some of the most significant benefits of League membership for cities since 1988 have flowed from the League’s co-sponsorship of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
June 14, 2017
Gov. Jerry Brown’s office released a modified trailer bill (AB 110/SB 94) on Monday reconciling Proposition 64 with the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act of 2015 (MCRSA), and putting in place a regulatory system for both.
June 12, 2017
A coalition of California cities sent every member of the Assembly a letter on Friday, June 9, outlining their strong opposition to SB 649 (Hueso).
June 8, 2017
The Legislative hearing committee schedule is gearing up again with bills having crossed houses last week.