Aug 09, 2024
Advocacy | Water and Wildlife U.S. Senate Passes California Water Infrastructure and Ecosystem Restoration PrioritiesOn August 1, 2024, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 (S. 4367). The legislation includes provisions to help address ongoing climate impacts in California. The bill authorizes...
Jun 28, 2024
Advocacy | County Operations Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 1064 (Laird) – Cannabis: Operator and Separate Premises License TypesRCRC, along with the California Cannabis Industry Association, is co-sponsoring Senate Bill 1064 authored by Senator John Laird. This measure aims to modernize the state licensing structure for cannabis. This measure represents a crucial step...
Jun 28, 2024
Advocacy | Forest and Public Lands Stewardship DOI Announces $621.2 Million in PILT Funding to Support Vital Services in CommunitiesOn June 26, 2024, the Department of the Interior announced more than 1,900 state and local governments around the country will receive a total of $621.2 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding...
Jun 28, 2024
Advocacy | Health Care and Social Services U. S. Senators Announce Legislation to Address Racial Disparities in Health Care AccessOn June 21, 2024, U.S. Senators Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced the introduction of their Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024, which intends to address racial disparities in health outcomes by expanding...