November 17, 2017
The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 16 passed HR 1, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” marking another milestone in the Republican effort to enact significant tax reform.
November 17, 2017
More than 50 city leaders traveled to Sacramento on Nov. 13 to call on the CalPERS Board of Administration to provide cities with more tools and flexibility to address the need for retirement system sustainability.
November 17, 2017
Gov. Jerry Brown in October, signed League-supported SB 231 (Hertzberg), which adds “storm water” to the definition of “sewer” in Proposition 218.
November 17, 2017
The League of California Cities® is currently soliciting session proposals for its 2018 Mayors & Council Members Executive Forum scheduled for June 27–29 at the Monterey Marriott and Monterey Convention Center.
November 17, 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).
November 9, 2017
The wireless industry is circulating a draft bill in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee that would force local governments to lease out publicly owned infrastructure, eliminate reasonable local environmental and design review, and eliminate the ability for local governments to negotiate fair leases or public benefits for the installation of “small cell” wireless equipment on taxpayer-funded property.
November 9, 2017
The League of California Cities® has opened registration for its 2018 New Mayors and Council Members Academy, scheduled for Jan. 17–19 at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento.
November 9, 2017
The League of California Cities® will be closing registration next week for two of its conferences: the 2017 City Clerks New Law & Elections Seminar scheduled for Dec. 13–15 and the 2017 Municipal Finance Institute scheduled for Dec. 13–14.
November 9, 2017
State Treasurer John Chiang held a press conference on Nov. 7 to discuss a report issued by his office’s Cannabis Banking Working Group (CBWG).
November 9, 2017
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Nov. 2 launched a three-year Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, or drone) Integration Pilot Program.
November 9, 2017
U.S. Communities, the League-sponsored government purchasing alliance, is excited to announce the new U.S. Communities contract for cleaning supplies, equipment and custodial related products, services and solutions was awarded to SupplyWorks.
November 3, 2017
Yesterday, House Republican leadership released the full details on its long-awaited tax reform plan, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.”
November 3, 2017
City and county officials joined Caltrans, business, labor and transportation group representatives on Wednesday, Nov. 1 for a news conference in Dublin to highlight transportation projects made possible with SB 1 funding.
November 3, 2017
The Save California Streets Coalition has opened the nomination period for its annual Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Awards Program.
November 3, 2017
The League of California Cities®’ City Managers’ Department is now accepting nominations for prestigious awards presented annually to distinguished members of the department.
November 3, 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).