Unions for California Highway Patrol officers and Cal Fire firefighters are asking the state for a new retirement option that would complement their CalPERS pensions. It might reduce some pension-related payroll costs to the state.
Tag: California State Legislature
Posted inEducation
California schools face a new budget hit: Soaring insurance costs after sex abuse lawsuits
A recent state law lifted the statute of limitations on sex abuse lawsuits, driving a huge increase in payouts by school districts and government agencies. It has also increased insurance premiums for all agencies.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Bill would shift focus of state demonstration forests from logging to restoration
Assembly Bill 2494 would make research, restoration and recreation the primary purposes of the state’s 14 working forests, including Jackson Demonstration State Forest.
Posted inFire & Emergency
North Coast lawmaker introduces Good Fire Act on prescribed burning
The proposal would lock in emergency wildfire measures and expand protections for groups conducting controlled burns.
Posted inPolitics & Government
California Senate advances bill allowing lawsuits against federal officers
The so-called No Kings Act would let Californians sue ICE, Border Patrol and other federal agents for unconstitutional conduct.