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By: Sara Mares, Chief Operating Officer, NBS - Local Government Consultants SB 499, authored by State Senator Henry Stern and sponsored by the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts, refines the rules under the Mitigation Fee Act related to when local governments may collect...
By: National Special Districts Association The National Special Districts Association’s (NSDA’s) 2025 Webinar and Discussion Series, designed specifically for special district leaders, managers and staff, is packed with great information as well as time for you to network with your national...
By: @Kyle Packham As the nation observes National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) has released a new video highlighting how some special districts are innovating new approaches in mental health, from prevention to...
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...
Federal Funding Resources Free Benefit to CSDA Members By: National Special Districts Association The 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...
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,...
This week, the House is set to consider legislation – the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA; H.R. 471 ) – that seeks to restore forest health, increase resiliency to catastrophic wildfires, and protect communities in the wildland-urban interface. The measure, which was approved by the House last year...
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 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...