June 18, 2026On May 20, 2026, AT&T submitted applications to discontinue residential and business telephone service provided over legacy copper-based telephone network landlines, commonly referred to as plain old telephone service…- May 28, 2026The GFA Policy Committee meeting opened with a presentation by Deputy Legislative Analyst Carolyn Chu of the Legislative Analyst's Office—the Legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor—on…
- May 28, 2026Last week, Governor Newsom issued an executive order focused on preparing California’s workforce and economy for the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The order recognizes both the opportunities and risks…
- May 14, 2026Update: SB 1319 (Durazo) was held in the Senate Committee on Appropriations. This article was written before the bill was held. …
- May 13, 2026On May 11, 2026, the Office for Civil Rights within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) filed an Interim Final Rule extending the deadline for counties that receive HHS funding to meet federal accessibility standards under the…
- April 23, 2026The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has pre-filed an Interim Final Rule for public inspection to extend the deadline for counties to comply…
- April 23, 2026CSAC and other local government groups have submitted a comment letter noting concerns with the High-Speed Rail Authority’s Draft 2026 Business Plan, which would have negative impacts…
- April 9, 2026Earlier this year, the California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) released their 2025 annual report, highlighting statewide accomplishments and advocacy to support County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs) and…
- March 18, 2026County leaders convened in San Bernardino County for CSAC’s first Regional Meeting of 2026 to explore both the opportunities and…
- March 12, 2026A little-known but rapidly growing program has led to cries for major reform. The Subsequent Injuries Benefit Trust Fund (SIBTF)…
