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UPDATE: Big 11 Mayors Applaud Unprecedented Action to Address Homelessness in State Budget Agreement

06/11/2018 - 6:22 PM By Ashley Underlee
The California Big 11 Mayors – an association of the 11 largest cities in California – announced Monday that the Governor and legislative leaders have reached an historic agreement that will directly address the homeless crisis that is prevalent throughout the state. 
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Legislative Proposal Could Create Uncertainties Beyond Sales Tax Revenue

06/06/2018 - 6:03 PM By Ashley Underlee
A recent publication from MuniServices / Avenu suggests that in addition to unknown revenue losses or gains at the city and county level, the proposal brings other uncertainties.
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Libby Schaaf’s Actions Become Focus of Congressional Bill

05/29/2018 - 5:13 AM By Brittany M.

The “Libby Schaaf Act” would punish elected officials who alert the public about ICE raids.

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MuniServices / Avenu: May 2018 Legislative Update

05/23/2018 - 5:16 PM By Ashley Underlee

MuniServices (Avenu) regularly updates its broad policy report that provides a synopsis of selected legislative proposals impacting local government revenues.

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Controversial Housing Bill Dies in Sacramento

04/24/2018 - 5:47 AM By Brittany M.

The bill’s failure sends a powerful message to state lawmakers.

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Lawmaker’s Bill Would Legalize Street Vending Statewide

02/07/2018 - 5:22 AM By Brittany M.

A top-down approach to street vending rules. 

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New Law Means Big Changes for SANDAG

10/16/2017 - 6:41 AM By Brittany M.
Despite fierce objections from several cities, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a significant piece of legislation Wednesday that could dramatically alter transportation in San Diego County.
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California Legislature Passes Sanctuary State Bill. Here’s What It Means.

09/19/2017 - 1:17 AM By Brittany M.

A bill limiting California’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities is headed to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk.

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MuniServices: 2017 Legislative Update

09/11/2017 - 9:46 AM By Ashley Underlee

MuniServices, a local government advisory team devoted to helping cities and counties enhance and refine and manage their revenue stream, has released their 2017 Legislative Update.

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Berkeley Passes Urgency Ordinance Ahead of Protests

08/22/2017 - 4:26 AM By Brittany M.

The Berkeley City Council passed an urgency ordinance Friday altering the way in which city officials deal with unauthorized demonstrations.

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