Barbed Wire – December 13, 2024

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The Barbed Wire - December 13, 2024

Advocacy | Solid Waste Management

RCRC Discusses Challenges of Household Hazardous Waste Management at National Product Manufacturers’ Convention

On December 9th, RCRC’s John Kennedy was invited to discuss the costs and challenges of managing household hazardous waste (HHW) at the Household and Commercial Product Association’s annual meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Local governments...

The Barbed Wire - December 13, 2024

Advocacy | Forest and Public Lands Stewardship

State Finalizes New Property Insurance Ratemaking Regulations

On December 13th, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced that the State had approved the final version of his proposed regulations on catastrophe modeling for insurance ratemaking, which are now in effect. The new regulations,...

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The Barbed Wire - December 13, 2024

Advocacy | Public Safety and Emergency Management

DOI Local Government Wildfire Vehicle Conversion Grants Now Available

On December 4th, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $20 million in available grant funds for local governments to strengthen their response to wildfire by converting vehicles to wildland fire engines. The funding...

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The Barbed Wire - December 13, 2024

Advocacy | Water and Wildlife

U.S. House Approves Water Resources Development Act

On December 10, 2024, the House approved, by a vote of 399-18, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) (S. 4367), which would improve the nation’s ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other...

The Barbed Wire - December 13, 2024

Advocacy

Adam Schiff Sworn in as California's Newest U.S. Senator

On Monday, December 9, former U.S. Representative Adam Schiff was sworn in as California’s newest U.S. Senator. Senator Schiff replaces Senator Laphonza Butler, who was appointed in September 2023 to complete the term of the...

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Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of rural county importance.

Grants

January 05, 2024 Access the State Grants Portal for a Multitude of Funding Opportunities

Billions of dollars are up for grabs to public agencies and other entities, including tribes and businesses. Grant seekers can access a centralized portal of grant and loan opportunities here, or sign up to receive new grant opportunities...

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Weekly News Clips

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.

AT&T is eliminating landlines nationwide, but not in California – The Californian

AT&T plans to eliminate its traditional landline phone service across nearly all U.S. states in its service area by 2029, according to an official announcement.

How one rural county is putting more social workers in schools – EdSource

Tulare County, in California’s Central Valley, struggles with very high poverty rates and youth mental health issues that were exacerbated by the pandemic.

‘A Game-Changer for Humboldt’: State Sen. Mike McGuire, County Officials Announce Additional Funding for Behavioral Crisis Triage Center in Arcata – Lost Coast Outpost

With nearly $20 million in the bank – and a little help from State Senator Mike McGuire – the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Mad River Community Hospital are ready to launch the design phase of a 43-bed Behavioral Health Crisis Triage Center in Arcata.