By: @Lilia Hernandez Two prime special district grant opportunities related to expanding access to outdoor recreational opportunities will soon come to a close. The first deadline hits March 11 and focuses primarily on urban communities, while the second opportunity ending August 5 ...
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: @Colleen Haley December 10, CSDA hosted its fifth virtual special districts tour for key legislative staffers at the state and federal level. This year’s tour, Special Districts Impacting Mental Health in Their Communities, featured the innovative Recreation Rx program at the Hayward...
By: @Anthony Tannehill On Thursday, September 19, Governor Gavin Newsom signed several measures into law that the Governor’s office presented would “…strengthen California’s laws addressing the housing and homelessness crisis. The laws represent a comprehensive effort to streamline...
By: @Anthony Tannehill Development related fees are crucial to funding essential infrastructure to serve new homes and businesses. Senate Bill 937 (Wiener) risks costly delays for the water, sewer, parks, libraries, flood protection and other facilities necessary to meet the needs of our...
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...
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 @Kyle Packham The Outdoor Equity Grants Program (OEP) improves the health and wellness of Californians through new educational and recreational activities, service learning, career pathways, and leadership opportunities that strengthen a connection to the natural world. OEP’s intent is...
Reminder: Upcoming Grant Application Due Dates The California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) is reminding applicants of the upcoming application due dates for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF), Habitat Conservation...
The California Legislature adjourned on Wednesday August 31. This was the last day that for each house to pass bills. For those bills that passed, Governor Gavin Newsom now has until September 30 to sign or veto bills that are in the Governor’s possession. Numerous priority bills passed before...
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