By: @Ophelia Szigeti On January 10, California Director of Finance Joe Stephenshaw presented a detailed overview of the Governor’s 2025-26 budget proposal, highlighting significant fiscal developments. According to Stephenshaw, State General Fund revenues are expected to rise by $16.5...
By: @Elisa Arcidiacono , Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. California's newly approved $10 billion climate bond, passed through Proposition 4, directs funding toward a range of climate-related initiatives focused on addressing challenges such as wildfires, water accessibility, and climate...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti On Monday, January 6, Governor Gavin Newsom held a press conference at California State University Stanislaus to preview his 2025-26 State Budget proposal ahead of its official release on Friday, which will be led by staff at the Department of Finance. During the event,...
By: @Lilia Hernandez and @Ophelia Szigeti As the calendar turns toward 2025, the California State Legislature is gearing up for another busy and impactful year. From the organizational session in December to the key legislative deadlines and budget discussions that will define the months...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti SLA, ZEV, and public works legislation move forward, while contracting restriction and gate regulation bills among those held under submission and dead for the session. On August 15, the Assembly and Senate Committees on Appropriations held their respective...
By: National Special Districts Coalition The United States House of Representatives is not in session this week. The Chamber is scheduled to return next Monday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate gaveled in Monday afternoon and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has queued up several...
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 @Ophelia Szigeti Commencing January 3, the California State Legislature will reconvene for the second year of the biennial 2023-24 Legislative Session following its Interim Recess. Fast and Furious January January 12 is the last day for policy committees to hear and pass...
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...
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