Barbed Wire Archives - Page 2 of 45 - Rural County Representatives Of California

Mar 06, 2026

Barbed Wire | Keeping Up Keeping Up - The Barbed Wire - March 6, 2026

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties.

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Mar 06, 2026

Barbed Wire | Weekly News Clips Weekly News Clips - The Barbed Wire - March 6, 2026

RCRC press releases and related news clips about RCRC and our member counties. Please note that a subscription may be required to read some external publications.

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Feb 27, 2026

Barbed Wire | Federal Advocacy RCRC Visits Washington D.C.

Last week, the RCRC Officers visited Washington D.C. to meet with congressional offices and federal agency leaders on Capitol Hill, to discuss a number of challenges and opportunities in California’s rural communities. Although members of Congress were on recess, the RCRC delegation met with a variety of staff and leaders who play a key role in the development and enactment of policies impacting California rural counties

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Feb 27, 2026

Barbed Wire | Bill of the Week 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

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Feb 27, 2026

Barbed Wire | grants California Division of Boating and Waterways Grants Available

On February 23, the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announced the availability of grant funding to help prevent the spread of quagga and zebra mussels. The Quagga and Zebra (QZ) Mussel Infestation Prevention Grant Program expects to award up to $2 million across eligible applicants

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Feb 27, 2026

Barbed Wire | federal issues House Agriculture Committee to Mark Up 2026 Farm Bill

On March 3, the House Agriculture Committee will begin consideration of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, (H.R. 7567), a comprehensive Farm Bill package intended to address policy areas not included in last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Feb 27, 2026

Barbed Wire | federal issues Costa Introduces Rural Development Modernization Act

On February 20, Representative Jim Costa (D-Tulare) introduced the Rural Development Modernization Act (H.R. 7609), which would update and standardize how “rural” is defined across U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs

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Feb 27, 2026

Barbed Wire RCRC Affiliate Updates - February 2026

A monthly update regarding the important work of RCRC’s affiliate entities, providing innovative services for the benefit of rural communities. Funds Still Available – ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) GSFA is pleased to remind our business...

Feb 27, 2026

Barbed Wire | Keeping Up Keeping Up - The Barbed Wire - February 27, 2026

Announcements regarding key staffing changes of importance to California’s rural counties. Christine Ciccotti, of Davis, has been appointed Chief Counsel at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Ciccotti has been Chief Counsel at the California...

Feb 27, 2026

Barbed Wire | Weekly News Clips Weekly News Clips - The Barbed Wire - February 27, 2026

RCRC press releases and related news clips about RCRC and our member counties. Please note that a subscription may be required to read some external publications. Federal Cuts Exacerbate Rural California Doctor Shortage — State...