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Federal Funding Resources Free Benefit to CSDA Members By: National Special Districts Association NSDA announces the addition of 13 new and four recently updated funding guides to help CSDA members have access to the federal funding they need. These valuable resources run the gamut...
Today, SB 496 (Safe and Clean Fleets) passed unanimously out of Senate Environmental Quality Committee. CSDA and our front-line members are grateful to the authors and committee members for their support of this important public policy to ensure state and local agencies have the tools necessary...
By: Kellan Martz, Of Counsel, Best Best & Krieger LLP I. Introduction California continues to face worsening wildfire risks, with devastating fires becoming more frequent and severe. The combination of drought, heavy rainfall, and fuel accumulation has increased the likelihood of large,...
By: @Anthony Tannehill CSDA, in partnership with local government advocates representing cities and counties, has co-sponsored SB 496 (Hurtado) to provide relief to local agencies in their efforts to comply with the ambitious deadlines and requirements of the California Air Resources Board...
By: Ophelia Szigeti, CSDA Legislative Analyst In response to the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed more than 12,000 structures, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB X1-4 and SB X1-3 . These special session bills allocate up to $2.5 billion in emergency funding to support Southern...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti Since the outbreak of catastrophic fires in Los Angels, Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency, issued Executive Orders, and expanded an Extraordinary Session of the State Legislature to support communities affected by the ongoing wildfires. He has...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti CSDA has received information about zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) funding opportunities provided through the California Energy Commission (CEC) and confirmed special districts are eligible for the EnergIIZE program. These initiatives specifically support the development...
By: @Ophelia Szigeti Special districts in the state now have access to two important grant opportunities accessed through the California Grants Portal . These grants aim to support local efforts in addressing illegal waste disposal and enhancing preparedness for natural disasters. Both...
By: National Special Districts Association At the request of the National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC), of which CSDA is a founding member, U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Pat Fallon (R-TX) have submitted an amendment to Fix Our Forests Act ( H.R. 8790 ) making clear...
National Special Districts Coalition The House and Senate are both in session this week. House Starting Tuesday afternoon, the lower chamber will consider nearly a dozen bills on the suspension calendar (requires two-thirds majority for passage), including legislation – the Wastewater...