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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. CPUC Holding Public Meetings to Discuss...Read more
RCRC Member Counties Need to Comply with Electric Vehicle Streamlining Law
In early July, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development’s (GO-Biz’s) Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Unit completed their efforts...Read more
Bill of the Week: AB 2167 (Daly) – Homeowner’s Insurance in Fire Prone Areas
RCRC has expressed support for Assembly Bill 2167, authored by Assembly Member Tom Daly (D-Anaheim), as amended on July 30,...Read more
RCRC Talks Trucking on Hometown California Podcast Episode 2
On Hometown California - Episode 2 , Paul A. Smith of RCRC, speaks with Eric Sauer, Senior Vice President of...Read more
President Trump Signs the Great American Outdoors Act
On Tuesday, President Trump signed into law the Great American Outdoors Act, a measure with broad bipartisan support that provides...Read more
Congressional and Administration Leaders Continue Coronavirus Relief Negotiations
After a week of closed-door negotiations between Democratic leaders and the Trump Administration, officials have yet to show a clear...Read more
Wildfire Legislation
On Wednesday, Senators Dianne Feinstein and Steve Daines (R-Montana) introduced the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act . This legislation...Read more
Key State Senate Committee Confirms RCRC-Supported Appointees to the State Board of Forestry
On Wednesday, the Senate Rules Committee confirmed the appointments of Katherine Delbar and J. Keith Gilless to the State Board...Read more
Reform of the U.S. Postal Service
On Thursday, Senator Gary Peters (D-Michigan), the ranking member on the Senate’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee which has...Read more
Marijuana in Relief Package
During a session with reporters last week , House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended the decision to include marijuana banking protections...Read more
Cannabis Advisory Committee to Commence Regulatory Consolidation Discussions
On August 20-21, the Bureau of Cannabis Control’s Cannabis Advisory Committee will kick off discussions to consolidate the state’s three...Read more
LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY UPDATE
Information related to the current status of legislation and regulations impacting California’s rural counties.Read more
Assembly Holds Informational Hearing on Proposed Juvenile Justice Realignment
On Thursday, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on Public Safety held an informational hearing to discuss a budget proposal...Read more
RCRC Weighs in as Fish and Game Commission Set to Hear Joshua Tree Petition
The California Fish and Game Commission is preparing to hear a petition on August 19, 2020 to list the Western...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
Governor Newsom Releases Final Water Resilience Portfolio
Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom released a final version of the Water Resilience Portfolio , a collaborative effort between...Read more
Bill of the Week: SB 1348 (Stern) - Fire Prevention: Defensible Space, Vegetation Management, and Fire Hazard Severity Zones
After registering opposition last week to Senate Bill 1348 – as proposed to be amended and authored by Senator Henry...Read more
RCRC Providing Financial Assistance for Wildfire Recovery Efforts in the Town of Paradise
Over the past few years, RCRC and its affiliate, Golden State Finance Authority ( GSFA ), have contributed $3.5 million...Read more
Senate Republican Leadership Unveils the HEALS Act
On Monday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) introduced the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act ,...Read more
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