Aug 23, 2024
Health Care and Social Services Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Prevent Medicaid Cuts to HospitalsA bipartisan bill, the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act, has been introduced with the intent to prevent massive cuts to America’s hospitals’ Medicaid payments. Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding helps preserve access to care...
Aug 16, 2024
Advocacy | Community and Economic Development Bill of the Week: Assembly Bill 2104 (Soria) - Community Colleges: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Pilot ProgramRCRC is pleased to support Assembly Bill 2104 by Assembly Member Esmeralda Soria (D-Fresno). This measure would direct the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges to establish a pilot program to allow up to 10...
Aug 16, 2024
Advocacy Legislative Appropriations Committees Address Bills and Send Over 500 Measures ForwardAnother legislative “milestone” was passed this week when the two Appropriations committees took up what is referred to as the “Suspense file”. The Assembly held about 32% of the Senate measures it reviewed, above the...
Aug 16, 2024
Advocacy | Public Safety and Emergency Management State Invites Public Input on Final Phase of New Wildfire Modeling RegulationCalifornia Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is inviting public input as he begins the final phase of approving a “first of its kind” catastrophe modeling and ratemaking regulation aimed to help restore insurance options for Californians...
Aug 16, 2024
Advocacy | Energy $600 Million to Bolster California's Electric GridThe Department of Energy’s (DOE) announced an investment of $600 million in federal funding for California to upgrade 100 miles of transmission lines to improve the state’s grid reliability and deliver clean, affordable electricity faster. The funding...
Aug 16, 2024
Transportation Grants to Modernize AirportsOn August 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the ninth round of funding to enhance safety and efficiency at airports across America. This round of funding included 296 grants...
Aug 09, 2024
Advocacy | Forest and Public Lands Stewardship RCRC Continues to Engage on Board of Forestry Proposal to Update Utility Right of Way Exemption AmendmentsIn July, as part of ongoing advocacy efforts, RCRC submitted comments to the Board of Forestry on proposed modifications to the Public Agency and Utility Right of Way Exemption Regulation. RCRC also engaged at the Board’s July...
Aug 09, 2024
Advocacy RCRC Call to Action as Legislative Session ResumesOn Monday, August 5th, the Legislature returned from summer recess to finish out the 2023-2024 session. As the session heads into the final weeks, there are still several items on the move. RCRC continues to...
Aug 09, 2024
Advocacy | Energy RCRC Continues Advocacy on Key Energy and Telecommunications PrioritiesIn the last month, RCRC has joined two new proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). First, RCRC joined an energy proceeding dedicated to electrical safety, reliability and resiliency. RCRC continues to advocate for greater oversight...
Aug 09, 2024
Advocacy | Community and Economic Development State Awards Infill Infrastructure Grants to Support Projects in RCRC Member CountiesOn July 31st, Governor Newsom announced the award of $94 million to 15 counties to support infill development projects. The grants are awarded through the state’s Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) Program and will support capital...