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CSAC Legislative Conference to Feature Workshops on Key Topics

February 27, 2019

CSAC’s upcoming Legislative Conference, scheduled for April 24-25 in Sacramento, will feature two workshops focusing on topics of significant interest to California Counties.

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Early Bird Registration Ends Friday for California Cannabis Control Summit

February 21, 2019

Early bird registration rates end Friday for the upcoming California Cannabis Control Summit that will focus on the various challenges faced by local government. Set for April 10-11 in Sacramento, the Summit will focus on cannabis-related policy and regulation, public health and safety, enforcement, building and fire code regulations.

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Registration Now Open for CSAC’s Legislative Conference Set for April 24-25

February 20, 2019

Feb. 21, 2019

Registration is now open for CSAC’s 2019 Legislative Conference. To allow for more impact on policy decisions, this year’s conference is being held earlier in the legislative cycle – April 24-25 in Sacramento. The Conference is an important time for California County supervisors and executive staff to come together to learn about and discuss the latest information coming out of the State Capitol.

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Governor Newsom’s State of the State Address

February 14, 2019 Justin Garrett

February 14, 2019

Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his first State of the State address this week to a joint session of the California Legislature. While many of the specific issues he covered directly relate to county priorities, his speech continued the broad theme of working together to protect the California dream. He acknowledged that there are problems in the midst of all of the prosperity and progress in our state and he committed to making those hard decisions that will shape California for years to come.

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2019 NACo Achievement Awards

January 30, 2019

January 31, 2019

Less than two months remain to apply for the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2019 Achievement Awards. It’s time to showcase your county’s most innovative efforts!

A non-competitive program, the NACo Achievement Awards recognize outstanding county government programs and services in 18 categories covering a vast range of county responsibilities. By participating, your county can earn national recognition.

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California County Staff Complete NACo Leadership Academy

January 29, 2019

Jan. 31, 2019

Twenty-three California County staff members took part in NACo’s inaugural High Performance Leadership Academy, a 12-week online program that empowers front-long county government employees with fundamental leadership skills. Across the country, 164 county employees participated.

California County staff to complete the Academy are:

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Lunch at the Library Grant Funds Now Available

January 29, 2019

January 31, 2019

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CSAC Promotes From Within, Acquires New Talent

January 24, 2019 Darby Kernan Manuel Rivas, Jr.

January 24, 2019

The start of the new year heralds the addition and promotion of several CSAC staff members.

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Governor Newsom Sworn Into Office and Gets to Work

January 11, 2019 Cara Martinson

January 11, 2019

It was a busy week in Sacramento for Governor Gavin Newsom as he took the oath of office as California’s 40^th Governor on Monday. With a robust budget reserve, democratic supermajority and an ambitious platform, Governor Newsom began his term by outlining a “bold” agenda during his inaugural address, while giving a nod to outgoing Governor Brown, citing the need to “be prudent stewards of taxpayer dollars, pay down debt, and meet our future obligations.”

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Nominations Open for CGSA Awards

January 11, 2019

The County General Services Association Leib/Kronberg Award For Excellence in Service honors three County General Services employees or work teams for professionalism and selfless dedication in public service. Criteria may include customer service, professionalism, communication, effectiveness, savings, mentorship or creativity.

Cash prizes are available. GSA Directors are encouraged to submit nominations by February 15. For more information and nominations, click here.

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Lunch at the Library Workshop

January 11, 2019

The California Library Association will hold an informational workshop in Sacramento in January 28 to encourage county libraries to start or expand existing USDA Summer Meals programs.

The workshop will cover:

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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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Latest News Out of Washington, D.C.

December 13, 2018

Prospects Increase for Partial Government Shutdown; FARM Bill Finalized

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Latest News Out of Washington, D.C.

December 6, 2018

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

December 6, 2018

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 93^rd 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

November 14, 2018

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

November 8, 2018

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

November 8, 2018 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.

November 8, 2018

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).