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Keeping Up – The Barbed Wire – June 20, 2025

Keeping Up – The Barbed Wire – June 20, 2025

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Marta Barlow, of El Dorado Hills, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the Office of the Inspector General. Barlow has been an Attorney IV at the State Personnel Board...

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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – June 20, 2025

Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – June 20, 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. A CA county may lose its only hospital because of a dispute over roads – CalMatters Glenn County’s only...

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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – June 13, 2025

Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – June 13, 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. California Democrat to shrink landline phase-out plan, but bill remains on edge | PoliticoPRO RCRC Policy...

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Keeping Up – The Barbed Wire – June 6, 2025 Edition

Keeping Up – The Barbed Wire – June 6, 2025 Edition

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Jonathon Porter, of Tulare, has been appointed to the 24th District Agricultural Association Tulare County Fair Board. Porter has been a Risk Management Consultant at...

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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – June 6, 2025 Edition

Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – June 6, 2025 Edition

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. Community college access lacking in five rural counties | Sacramento Bee Mariposa County Supervisor and...

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Congressional Recess and What Lies Ahead

Congressional Recess and What Lies Ahead

Before leaving Washington D.C. for Memorial Day recess, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation package by a vote of 215-214. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it will face additional scrutiny when Congress returns next week....

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Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Update

Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Update

Last week, U.S. House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released a schedule to markup all 12 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY ’26) spending bills over the next 10 weeks of June and July, with the goal of completing all markups before the August recess. Chairman Cole has...

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RCRC Affiliate Updates – May 2025

RCRC Affiliate Updates – May 2025

A monthly update regarding the important work of RCRC’s affiliate entities, providing innovative services for the benefit of rural communities. RAI Leads “Beyond the Lettuce Curtain” Immersive Learning Experience in Monterey County In early May, the...

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Keeping Up – The Barbed Wire – May 30, 2025 Edition

Keeping Up – The Barbed Wire – May 30, 2025 Edition

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Ramank Bharti, of Napa, has been appointed Director of Risk Management and Project Controls at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Bharti held multiple positions at...

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Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – May 30, 2025 Edition

Weekly News Clips – The Barbed Wire – May 30, 2025 Edition

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. CEQA nearly killed childcare facility in our community. Enough already. – San Francisco Chronicle...

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