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.
Prop 45 explained: what the CEQA measure would change – CalMatters
RCRC’s Senior Policy Advocate John Kennedy was featured discussing Prop 45 and the challenges rural counties face with CEQA.
County increases outreach with $1.4 million allocation to offset H.R. 1 new requirements – The Union
Nevada County approved $1.4M in state funds to handle increased workloads from federal H.R. 1 laws. Money supports staffing and outreach for 11,000 residents facing new Medi-Cal and CalFresh rules.
Rural California community college students face barriers to degrees – Los Angeles Times
Survey shows rural CA college students want bachelor’s degrees but face transfer obstacles. 72% favor local community college degrees, though new legislation may limit those programs.
$252M coming to Central Valley broadband expansion – San Luis Obispo Tribune
Tulare County and four other Central Valley counties will share more than a quarter of a billion dollars in federal funding to provide broadband internet access to their underserved areas.