Jan 31, 2025

Advocacy   |   Community and Economic Development Rural Counties Testify at CPUC Hearing for Last Mile Broadband Funding

On January 30, more than 25 members of the public made comments at the California Public Utilities Commission hearing requesting that the Commission approve funding for broadband projects in Monterey and Calaveras counties.  Along with...

Jan 17, 2025

Advocacy   |   Community and Economic Development Bill of the Week: Assembly Bill 240 (Alanis) – Community Colleges Study

The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) is sponsoring Assembly Bill 240, authored by Assembly Member Juan Alanis (R-Merced).  This measure would require the Little Hoover Commission to conduct a study evaluating the educational needs...

Dec 10, 2024

Advocacy   |   Community and Economic Development Housing and Land Use

California’s rural communities have vast responsibilities with respect to local land use planning, development, conservation, and general decision-making authority.  While the State delegates most local land use and development decisions to cities and counties, state...

Dec 10, 2024

Advocacy   |   Community and Economic Development Broadband

Broadband deployment in rural California is one of the most critical missing infrastructure components stymieing unserved and   underserved communities from participating in the 21st Century Economy. This absence puts life and safety at risk during...