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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently announced a major reform effort – “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” (BINP) –aimed at accelerating delivery of Civil Works projects and streamlining permitting processes nationwide. The initiative is designed to refocus USACE on its...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has just released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would allow public housing authorities (PHAs) and landlords participating in federal rental assistance programs to establish work requirements and term limits for certain...
House and Senate Action Lawmakers return this week under the shadow of a rapidly escalating conflict with Iran. This debate is likely to dominate floor activity and messaging throughout the week. House The House will consider a handful of measures on the suspension calendar ...
By: @Kyle Packham Take Action Month concludes as we continue analyzing the hundreds of new bills introduced in February. In the coming weeks, State Legislators will be making critical decisions that could affect funding and impact how special districts deliver essential services to our...
By: @Aaron Avery The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is soliciting input on its Watershed Resilience Program and funding under Proposition 4, the $10 billion Climate Bond passed by voters in 2024. Interested special districts should complete DWR’s SURVEY by the deadline...
By: @Aaron Avery On February 20, CSDA’s Legislative Committee adopted a Co-Sponsor position on Senate Bill 1005 (Caballero) Local agency: payment: rounding amount . SB 1005 was introduced in response to the decision of the United States Mint to suspend production of pennies as cash...
By Kevin D. Siegel, Partner, Burke, Williams & Sorensen Santa Clara Valley Water District v. Eisenberg concerns confidential reports, prepared by the Water District’s outside counsel, regarding investigations of complaints of alleged misconduct relative to interactions between Board...
New Grant Opportunities National Fish and Wildlife Foundation FY 2026 Five Star Program WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to local partnerships...
House and Senate Action After a one-week break for the President's Day holiday, both chambers return to work this week. However, a winter storm on the East Coast has disrupted the congressional schedule. Votes are now postponed until Tuesday. The State of the Union address is still scheduled...
By: @Aaron Avery The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, has opened public comment on a proposed rulemaking concerning a “Walkaround Rule.” The proposed regulation would define and specify procedures for who is a representative authorized...