Nov 08, 2024
Advocacy Governor Newsom Calls for Special Session of the Legislature in Preparation for an Incoming Trump AdministrationOn Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation convening a special session of the California Legislature in response to the 2024 general election results. The stated reason by the Governor was to “safeguard California values and fundamental rights in...
Nov 08, 2024
Advocacy | Water and Wildlife State Commission Adopts Report on Insurance CrisisOn Thursday, November 7, the nonpartisan Little Hoover Commission adopted a report on California’s ongoing property insurance crisis which was issued for public review earlier in the week. The report, which was developed over the...
Nov 08, 2024
Advocacy 2024 Presidential Election UpdatePresident Trump has won a second term and will be the 47th President of the United States. Republicans have also won back control of the Senate with a majority. However, control of the House remains too...
Nov 01, 2024
Advocacy | Energy Governor Issues Executive Order Addressing Surging Energy BillsOn October 30th, Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to address rising electricity costs, acknowledging escalating customer bills in pursuit of the state’s carbon neutrality goals. The Executive Order identifies the legacy net energy metering (NEM) program...
Nov 01, 2024
Advocacy | Agriculture USDA to Issue More than $235 Million to Farmers Hit by Natural DisastersThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing payments this week to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Milton and about $92...
Nov 01, 2024
Advocacy | Water and Wildlife Interior Department Delivers $46 Million for Klamath Basin RestorationOn October 30th, The U.S. Department of the Interior announced nearly $46 million in investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for ecosystem restoration activities that address high-priority Klamath Basin water-related challenges in southern Oregon...
Oct 30, 2024
Advocacy | Agriculture District Agricultural Associations (County Fairs)District Agricultural Associations, commonly known as “county fairs”, are the community center for many of the RCRC member counties. They provide a venue for activities as diverse as emergency operation centers, including cooling/heating centers, to...
Oct 30, 2024
Advocacy | Agriculture Farm Bill AuthorizationThe federal Farm Bill is typically taken up and renewed by the Congress on a five-year cycle since being authorized as part of the New Deal era of programs. RCRC member counties benefit from several...
Oct 29, 2024
Advocacy | Agriculture About the Williamson ActThe California Land Conservation Act of 1965, commonly referred to as the Williamson Act, is a program that was created by the State to help conserve agricultural land. The Williamson Act enabled local governments to enter into contracts with private landowners for the purpose of…
Oct 18, 2024
Energy CPUC Adopts Decision to Improve Utility Distribution PlanningOn October 17th, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved new planning and execution processes for the state’s three major utilities: Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas &...