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Addressing Implicit Bias Full-Day Workshop

January 11, 2019

Through its Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation – Los Angeles (TRHT-LA) initiative, Southern California Grantmakers is proud to offer a full day workshop in Los Angeles on February 14 about Addressing Implicit Bias in Government.

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Latest News Out of Washington, D.C.

January 11, 2019

Government Shutdown Persists as Spending Talks Falter

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Prospects Increase for Partial Government Shutdown; FARM Bill Finalized

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Latest News Out of Washington, D.C.

Dec. 6, 2018

Following the passing of former President George H.W. Bush on November 30, congressional leaders postponed much of this week’s legislative agenda to instead focus on memorial services that would be occurring throughout the week. While both chambers were in session, neither planned to hold any recorded votes. In addition, President Trump declared December 5 a federal holiday to pay tribute to the late president.

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Legislature Welcomes New Members; Reconvenes for 93rd Time

Dec. 6, 2018

On a chilly Monday in Sacramento, new paths converged as veteran and rookie lawmakers stood side by side to reconvene the California Legislature for the 93rd time in state history after a historic midterm election. The 2018 midterms had a turnout rate of 64%; the highest level for a midterm election since 1982 which had featured marquee match ups for Governor and US Senate.  

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Test Your Knowledge of CA Counties at the Annual Meeting

Want some bragging rights? Then keep reading.

If you are attending the CSAC Annual Meeting coming up in San Diego, don’t forget to stop by the annual California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Quiz to test your knowledge about our counties and the Golden State.

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Counties Relieved Over Initiative Election Results

Nov. 8, 2018

Californians rejected two bold attempts to cut local revenues on Tuesday, handing defeat to both Proposition 5 and Proposition 6, although proponents of both measures have already declared their intention to continue their efforts.

Voters also approved both of the housing-related bond measures counties supported, Propositions 1 and 2, though they rejected Proposition 3, the $8.9 billion water and parks bond.

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California Voters Approve Most Local Tax Measures

Geoffrey Neill

Nov. 8, 2018

Local tax and bond measures performed surprisingly well up and down the state this election. Voters appear to have passed more than three-fourths of them, including 19 of 28 county measures, according to a preliminary analysis by local finance expert Michael Coleman.

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Outlook for the Remainder of 2018 in Washington, D.C.

Nov. 8, 2018

Members of the current 115th Congress are slated to return to Washington, D.C. next week for a lame-duck session. Number one on the legislative priority list for lawmakers will be completing the seven (of 12) fiscal year 2019 appropriations bills that have not been enacted into law.  The following spending bills have been finalized and are funded through September 30, 2019: Energy & Water; Military Construction-Veterans Affairs; Legislative Branch (via PL 115-244) and Labor-HHS-Education and Defense (via PL 115-245).

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A Look at Tuesday’s Election from a National Perspective

Nov. 8, 2018

For the first time in eight years, and as forecast by countless political pundits, Democrats won the requisite number of seats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives. As of this writing, several individual congressional contests are still too close to call, but Democrats thus far have netted a gain of 31 seats, bringing their total to at least 225 members. Some news outlets are predicting that Democrats could hold as many as 232 House seats when all undecided races have been settled.

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Tuesday, Nov. 13 — Last Chance to Pre-Register for CSAC Annual Meeting

Nov. 8, 2018

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ILG to Host Public Engagement Training – Registration Now Open

Nov. 1, 2018

Local governments throughout California are applying a variety of public engagement strategies and approaches to address issues ranging from land use and budgeting to climate change and public safety. The Institute for Local Government (ILG) will be hosting a TIERS Public Engagement Learning Lab on January 23-24, 2019, in West Sacramento.

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President, Cabinet Leaders Meet with California County Officials

Oct. 24, 2018

The Trump administration hosted local officials from California, Alaska, and Hawaii Tuesday as part of its State Leadership Conference series. The event, organized by the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, provided attendees with the opportunity to interact with key members of the Trump administration on a range of pertinent issues. 

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Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources News Briefs

Cara Martinson Nick Cronenwett

Oct. 18, 2018

Organic Waste Recycling Laws Update

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New Laws Impacting Counties: Administration of Justice

Jessica Devencenzi Stanicia Boatner

Oct. 18, 2018

With Governor Brown signing over 1,000 bills into law this year, there is a lot to implement, especially for the State and local governments. CSAC is publishing a series of articles to spotlight new laws that impact counties from each policy area. This week, the report from the Administration of Justice policy area provides information on new laws affecting public safety. Stay tuned for more updates from other policy areas over the next several weeks.

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Registration Open for Upcoming Housing Conference

Mark Neuburger

Oct. 18, 2018

The California Association of Local Housing Financing Agencies is holding a symposium and conference that should be of interest to county policymakers. The conference will be held in Sacramento on October 31 and November 1. Key topics will include the future of redevelopment, “missing middle” workforce housing, new fair housing requirements, innovative construction techniques, and single family housing financing tools.

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Draft Housing Planning Grant Guidelines Released

Mark Neuburger

Oct. 18, 2018

The Department of Housing and Community Development released draft guidelines for SB 2 planning grants for cities and counties. The grants are funded with half of the revenue generated in the first calendar year of SB 2 (Atkins, 2017) document recording tax. The other half of year-one funding will be allocated to homelessness programs.

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DWR Seeks Public Comment on Proposition 1 Grant Guidelines

Cara Martinson Nick Cronenwett

Oct. 11, 2018

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Counties Honored for Energy Savings, GHG Reductions

The Institute for Local Government honors three counties — Santa Cruz, Alameda and San Luis Obispo — through the Beacon Program this year for their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and implement sustainability best practices.

Santa Cruz County is the first county to receive a Gold Level Beacon Award and only the third county.

Initiatives including adopting a Zero Waste Plan, implementing the county’s Climate Action Strategy and promoting alternative commuting options helped the county achieve:

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Early Bird Registration Deadline for Annual Meeting Ends Friday

Oct. 11, 2018

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