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By: @Mustafa Hessabi , CSDA Chief Counsel The year is off to a busy start, and that includes CSDA efforts to represent the voice of special districts in the courts. CSDA represents the interests of independent special districts wherever law or policy is made – including the courts – and has...
New Grant Opportunities Department of Agriculture FY 2026 Community Connect Grant Program WHAT DOES IT FUND? The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide broadband service in rural, economically challenged communities where...
The House and Senate are in session. The Senate returns today to consider the President’s nominees. Later this week, the Senate is expected to consider Republicans’ budget reconciliation measure. The House returns tomorrow to consider legislation on student athletes, veterans’...
By: @Anna Stagg California has increased wildfire resilience funding in recent years, according to a May 13, 2026, report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) titled “ Overview of State Wildfire Resilience Funding .” The same day as the LAO’s publication, CAL FIRE opened applications...
By: @Lilia Hernandez Cal/OSHA released for public comment the most recent updates/revisions to the draft proposed regulations implementing Senate Bill 553 (Cortese, 2023) pertaining to Workplace Violence Prevention . Special districts can provide public comment before June 1, 2026. SB...
By: @Brittney Barsotti On May 13, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced they are allocating $1 billion to the California Clean Fuel Reward program that will provide rebates for the purchase of medium to heavy-duty...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his final State Budget May Revision on May 14, 2026, framing the proposal as fiscally responsible and structurally balanced. However, in doing so, he outlined a budget trailer bill proposal that could restrict development related fee...
@Ophelia Szigeti The efforts of special district officials attending this year’s Special Districts Legislative Days paid off last week when the two workplace technology bills opposed during the event’s 90 legislative office visits organized by CSDA were held under submission, effectively...
The House and Senate are in session The Senate returns today to consider the President’s nominees, including Kevin Warsh’s nomination to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. The Senate is also set to advance their portions of the reconciliation bill funding...