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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ASSISTANCE
Resource pages, deadline extensions, and available programs to assist communities impacted by COVID-19. DWR Provides Tips for Holding Online Meetings...Read more
BULLETIN BOARD
Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of importance to California's rural counties. Rail Safety Precautions That Save Lives,...Read more
Republican Coronavirus Relief Package Proposal
On Tuesday, Republicans in the U.S. Senate unveiled a targeted coronavirus (COVID-19) relief package , a plan that is much...Read more
Government Funding Legislation – Avoiding A Shutdown
On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) have agreed to avert any...Read more
Request for Surface Transportation Extension
On Wednesday, the National Association of Counties, along with a coalition of 87 other trade associations, unions and organizations, wrote...Read more
LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY UPDATE
Assembly Bill 434 (Daly): Housing Financing Programs: Uniform Procedures. Assembly Bill 434 authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development,...Read more
An Insider’s Look at What Became of the 2020 Legislative Session After “Normal” Went Out the Window
The latest episode of the Hometown California podcast is now available! (Download Now) The California Legislature is on recess as...Read more
Bill of the Week: Assembly Bill 2459 (Bigelow) – Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: Mariposa County & Napa County
On Wednesday, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2459, authored by Assembly Member Bigelow (R-Madera), into law. RCRC was a co-sponsor...Read more
Wildfires Highlight the Importance of One of California’s Most Under-Appreciated Assets: County Fairs
Our system of “county-fairs” is one of California’s most under-appreciated assets, brought to the forefront during the current fires raging...Read more
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ASSISTANCE
Resource pages, deadline extensions, and available programs to assist communities impacted by COVID-19. DWR Provides Tips for Holding Online Meetings...Read more
Bill of the Week: Assembly Bill 890 (Wood) – Nurse Practitioner Independent Practice
RCRC is requesting that Governor Newsom sign into law Assembly Bill 890, authored by Assembly Member Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg). AB...Read more
RCRC’s California Ballot Measure Conversation Continues in Hometown California Episode 6
In the latest episode of the Hometown California podcast, our host, Paul A. Smith, continues the conversation with Jeremy B...Read more
RCRC Vice Chair Stacy Corless Highlights the Need for Permanent PILT and SRS Funding
As Americans are under public health restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to the nation’s public lands for...Read more
2020 End of Session Wrap Up…Coming Soon
The California Legislature is on recess as the tumultuous 2020 Legislative Session has come to a close. Tempers flared and...Read more
Surface Transportation Extension (the Highway Bill)
With the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act , commonly referred to as the Highway Bill , expiring in less...Read more
Legalizing Marijuana - House Vote
In a legislative update for September, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) announced that the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement...Read more
Coronavirus Relief Package Negotiations
On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) said she spoke to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin over the phone, but...Read more
RCRC’s Rural Rundown of the 2020-21 State Budget Package as Revised August 31st
In the late hours of Monday, August 31 st , the Legislature approved ten additional budget trailer bills that assist...Read more
BULLETIN BOARD
Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of importance to California's rural counties. Rail Safety Precautions That Save Lives,...Read more
LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY UPDATE
Information related to the current status of legislation and regulations impacting California’s rural counties. Assembly Bill 995 (Garcia): Hazardous Waste...Read more
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