In the News - Rural County Representatives Of California

July 14, 2026

Capitol Weekly - Shaping AI’s effect on employment in California

RCRC Policy Advocate Sarah Dukett was highlighted in a recent Capitol Weekly article examining proposed legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in California workplaces. The article discusses several bills addressing AI-driven employment decisions, worker displacement, workplace surveillance, and the role of human oversight in automated systems.

July 10, 2026

Solid Waste

The Mercury News - What to do with millions of old batteries from e-bikes, lawn tools and power stations? Companies may be required to take them back

In The Mercury News, RCRC Senior Policy Advocate John Kennedy discussed the growing challenges local governments face in managing hazardous battery waste.

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July 7, 2026

Public Safety and Emergency Management

The Union: Don’t leave rural California without reliable telephone service

In a commentary for the The Union, Nevada County District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek argues that rural Californians should not be forced to give up reliable, copper-based landline service until a truly dependable replacement is available.

June 29, 2026

Water and Wildlife

The Sacramento Bee - No grizzlies: Rural California cannot handle another apex predator

In a commentary for the Sacramento Bee, Sierra County Supervisor and RCRC Board member Lee Adams and Santa Barbara County Supervisor and RCRC First Vice Chair Bob Nelson argue that California should focus on managing existing wildlife challenges before considering the reintroduction of grizzly bears.