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California’s wildfire future depends on what legislators do next – Capitol Weekly
In a new Capitol Weekly op-ed, RCRC Second Vice Chair & Napa County Supervisors Anne Cottrell urges lawmakers to prioritize reliable wildfire resilience funding for prevention, forest health and fuel reduction to protect communities and reduce recovery costs.
California lawmakers balk at Newsom’s plan to cap wildfire payouts – CalMatters
Newsom’s wildfire liability proposals could change how much counties recover for infrastructure destroyed by fires. The negotiations also affect wildfire survivors, utilities, insurance markets and the broader costs counties face after catastrophic fires.
California lawmakers rush child sex abuse claims compromise – CalMatters
Proposed changes to child sexual abuse claims could significantly affect counties and other public agencies facing liability and litigation costs. The debate pits fiscal concerns and local government liability against survivors’ ability to seek compensation.
Opinion | Battle over key CA environmental law brews on two fronts – CalMatters
CEQA reform could significantly affect county permitting, housing, infrastructure and economic development. Proposed changes would either streamline environmental review and limit litigation or preserve existing environmental safeguards and project challenges.