May 22, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations Governor Issues Executive Order on AI

On Thursday, Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order intended to mobilize state agencies, labor experts, economists, universities, and industry leaders to develop new policies, gather data, and identify early warning signs of workforce disruption

May 15, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations Visit California Releases 2025 Economic Impact Report: A Story of Resilience

May is California Tourism Month, and the most recent economic data according to Visit California’s 2025 Economic Impact Report, tells a story of resilience. Despite wildfires, global economic headwinds and softening international travel, California’s tourism industry

Apr 24, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations State Senate Leadership Releases State Budget Framework

Last week, California State Senate Leader Monique Limón and Budget Committee Chair John Laird released their “Foundation for the Future” Framework for the 2026-27 State Budget. The plan calls for

Apr 24, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations Bill of the Week: Assembly Bill 2705 (Dixon) – Protecting Consumers Making Excess Proceeds Claims

RCRC, together with the California Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors, is co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 2705 authored by Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach). This measure seeks to

Apr 17, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations Bill of the Week: Assembly Bill 2214 (Jackson) – Diversion of Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Deposits

RCRC strongly opposes Assembly Bill 2214, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley). This measure seeks to authorize the use of local agency funds on deposit with the State Treasurer’s Pooled Money Investment Account (PMIA) for purposes that are inconsistent with liquidity requirements of the local agencies investing in that fund

Apr 10, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations California DCC Completes Transition of Provisional License Holders to Annual License Holders

On Monday, April 6, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) announced that the provisional commercial cannabis licensing program has been closed, and provisional licenses have been transitioned to annual licenses

Mar 13, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 935 (Choi) - Local agency design-build projects: authorization

RCRC, in coalition with the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and the League of California Cities (CalCities), is supporting Senate Bill 935 authored by Senator Steven Choi (R-Irvine). This measure seeks to allow local governments to continue to use the Design-Build (DB) procurement process for qualifying public works projects. 

Feb 27, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 1005 (Caballero) – PENNIES Act

​RCRC, in coalition with the California Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors, is co-sponsoring Senate Bill 1005 authored by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced). This measure seeks to provide clear authority for public agencies to round when receiving cash payments or issuing change when conducting cash transactions with the public

Feb 20, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations $125 Million Available to Support Illicit Cannabis Enforcement

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) announced that they have released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to address the public health and safety impacts associated with the legalization of cannabis, as provided by Proposition 64.

Feb 20, 2026

Advocacy   |   County Operations   |   Transportation Bill of the Week: Senate Bill 922 (Laird) – Vehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highways

RCRC is proud to join the League of California Cities in co-sponsoring Senate Bill 922 (Laird, D-Monterey). This measure seeks to reaffirm long-standing local authority related to the recovery of street maintenance and repair costs associated with providing essential public services.