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Buried Bill in State’s Budget Throws Out Prison Closure Criteria- New Closure Date Set for CCC

Friday, July 1

Yesterday marking the announced proposed closure of the California Correctional Center, CCC, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB200, a trailer bill to the state budget that rewrites the state’s own penal code throwing out criteria outlined for prison closures and declares a new closure date... Read More.

Senate Bill to Speed Up Ungergrounding of PG&E Lines Moves to the Assembly

Friday, May 27

A senate bill that aims to speed up the undergrounding efforts of PG&E lines will be moving on to the assembly. Senate majority leader Mike Mcguire created bill 884 intended to safeguard communities and save lives. McGuire says PG&E for years has underfunded modernization... Read More.

New Organic Waste Collection Bill Brings Conflict to Lassen County

Wednesday, March 9

With the new year comes the implementation of new state bills leading to more costs to an already strained Lassen County budget. Calrecycle has rolled out a comprehensive plan to help navigate Senate Bill 1383, the organic waste collection bill, aimed to reduce your... Read More.

Governor Newsom Signs Supplemental COVID Sick Leave Bill

Friday, February 11

Newsom signs supplemental COVID Sick leave back into law, following the state legislature’s approval of the bill. Similar to the prior extended leave, employers with 26 or more employees will be required to give employees up to 2 weeks paid time off if they... Read More.

New Assembly Bill Aims to Break Barriers for Landowners in Wildfire Mitigation

Thursday, January 20

A New Assembly Bill passes through the National Resources Committee to help landowners clear their properties. It will remove barriers for landowners who are clearing their properties to reduce wildfire risk. AB 522 was created by Assemblyman Vince Fong, a republican in Kern county.... Read More.

Sierra Nevada Conservancy Expands Borders with Senate Bill 208

Monday, September 20

By January boundaries of the Sierra Nevada Conservancy will be expanded as Senator Dahle’s 208 bill has been signed by Governor Newsom. It will add a section of Siskiyou County to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy as well as increase the area of Shasta County.... Read More.

Democratics to Foot the Bill for Recall Election

Friday, June 11

Democratic leaders in the California Legislature say the state will cover the estimated $215 million cost to stage an expected recall election this year that could oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. They also say they intend to waive a legislative financial review, potentially allowing the... Read More.