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DOI Layoff Plans Revealed

DOI Layoff Plans Revealed

A court filing submitted Monday, October 20, in a federal court in San Francisco revealed that the Department of the Interior plans to lay off 2,050 employees across 89 offices, including 272 positions within the National Park Service (NPS). The layoffs were set to...

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Keeping Up – The Barbed Wire – October 24, 2025

Keeping Up – The Barbed Wire – October 24, 2025

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Andrew “Dru” Alejandre, of Corning, has been appointed Executive Secretary of the California Native American Heritage Commission. Alejandre has been Tribal Liaison at Emic...

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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – October 24, 2025

Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – October 24, 2025

RCRC press releases and related news clips about RCRC and our member counties. Please note that a subscription may be required to read some external publications. Keeping Water Affordable in California – Public Policy Institute of California Water agencies all...

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Update on Federal Government Shutdown

Update on Federal Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown continues with no agreement in sight. On Thursday this week, the Senate once again did not advance the House-passed stopgap funding bill. The House remains out of session, at the direction of Speaker Mike Johnson. Negotiations over...

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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – October 17, 2025

Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – October 17, 2025

RCRC press releases and related news clips about RCRC and our member counties. Please note that a subscription may be required to read some external publications. What’s at Stake in Proposition 50? – Public Policy Institute of California This November Californians...

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Federal Government Shutdown Update

Federal Government Shutdown Update

The federal government remains shut down with no agreement in sight. The Senate has yet to advance a stopgap funding bill. Without a significant change in stance from either party, and with no compromise on the horizon, the upper chamber is expected to continue voting...

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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – October 10, 2025

Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – October 10, 2025

RCRC press releases and related news clips about RCRC and our member counties. Please note that a subscription may be required to read some external publications. Why Prop 50 Threatens Rural Representation – AgNet West Proposition 50 has emerged as one of the most...

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Cannabis Equity Grants Announced

Cannabis Equity Grants Announced

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBiz) announced the opening of the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions with $15 million available for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Local jurisdictions can be awarded up to $75,000 for...

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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – October 3, 2025

Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – October 3, 2025

RCRC press releases and related news clips about RCRC and our member counties. Please note that a subscription may be required to read some external publications. Supervisors updated on highs, lows of ARPA broadband investment – Daily Republic Solano County is...

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