By: National Special Districts Coalition The U.S. House and Senate are both in session this week. Among other items, the House will consider legislation (S. 870) that would reauthorize the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), as well as two programs that benefit local fire departments, namely...
By: National Special Districts Coalition After a short recess, Congress returns to action this week. It should be noted that both chambers were in session briefly last week to clear a foreign aid package that will provide a total of $95 billion in military assistance for Israel, Ukraine,...
By: National Special Districts Coalition The U.S. House and Senate are in session this week. Following escalating tensions in the Middle East, the House will consider more than a dozen bills in the coming days regarding Iran and Israel. In light of this past weekend’s military action...
In a recent survey concluding March 15, 2024, CSDA received responses from 509 of the state’s 2,000 special districts on the potential impacts of Initiative 1935, dubbed the “Taxpayer Deception Act” by its opponents. The initiative is eligible for the November 2024 statewide ballot and seeks to...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti On March 5, the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) addressed a number of topics, including the status of hydrologic conditions and updates on water contaminants such as hexavalent chromium. Among the actions taken, the board scheduled adoption of...
By @Ophelia Szigeti CSDA Chief Executive Officer Neil McCormick responded to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2024-25 State Budget proposal by stating, “We appreciate Governor Newsom’s proactive efforts to maintain the State’s commitments in the face of declining revenues. To succeed, it is all...
By: National Special Districts Coalition Over the weekend, congressional leaders reached agreement on overall budget levels for fiscal year 2024. The deal, which was negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), sets topline spending at...
By @Dane Wadlé Over 50 representatives from state and federal legislative offices recently attended CSDA’s Virtual Special Districts Tour, this year highlighting the need for partnership in funding water infrastructure for firefighting. This annual event showcases how local special...
By: National Special Districts Coalition The 118th Congress is wrapping up its first session this week with a slate of bills on the suspension calendar – meaning the legislation would require a 2/3 majority for passage – including legislation ( H.R. 6503 ) that would extend the authorization...
U.S. EPA Releases Proposed Lead and Copper Rule – 60-Day Comment Period By: @Aaron Avery The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Detailed information...
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