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Budget | May 15, 2020

Governor Newsom Releases FY 2020-21 May Revision, Projects $54.3 Billion Budget Shortfall

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom released his FY 2020-21 May Revision budget, reflecting drastically different economic and fiscal conditions from when he unveiled his original budget proposal in early January. Notably, the Newsom Administration projects a $54.3 billion budget deficit, requiring the Administration to draw down a series of reserve funds, withdraw previously proposed investments,…

Legislative Updates | May 15, 2020

Senate Returns to Sacramento, Flavored Tobacco Bill Advances

This week, the California State Senate returned to Sacramento following its unprecedented joint recess amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Recall, last week, the Assembly returned to Sacramento to resume its in-person legislative activities, albeit in a significantly modified way to support physical distancing. With both chambers now back in Sacramento, the Senate and Assembly face compressed…

COVID-19, Federal | May 15, 2020

Western State Leaders Urge Federal Support for State and Local Governments in Responding to COVID-19, House Considers $3 Trillion Relief Package

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, federal and state leaders continue to attempt to respond to significant economic relief needs nationwide. Below, we highlight these actions: Western States Pact Urges $1 Trillion for State and Local Governments This week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced governors and legislative leaders from California, Colorado, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington sent a…

Budget, COVID-19 | May 15, 2020

DOF Notifies Legislature of COVID-19 Emergency Fund Augmentations for Contact Tracing, Child Care PPE, Correctional Institutions

Late last week, the Department of Finance (DOF) notified the chairs of the Senate and Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committees of its intent to increase emergency fund expenditures in response to COVID-19. Recall, the Legislature appropriated up to $1 billion in emergency funds to the Newsom Administration in mid-March just prior to taking its unprecedented…

COVID-19, Legislative Updates | May 15, 2020

Assembly Convenes Oversight Hearing on State Emergency Contracts

On Monday, the Assembly Committee on Accountability and Administrative Review convened an oversight hearing on state contracting in an emergency, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing, held in the Assembly Chambers to accommodate physical distancing, was opened by Accountability and Administrative Review Chair Cottie Petrie-Norris discussing the state’s rapid response to the pandemic, including…

Cannabis | May 15, 2020

Cannabis Licensing Fees Deferred for 60 Days

The Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) announced yesterday that businesses with state commercial cannabis licenses expiring between now and the end of June 30, 2020, may request 60-day deferrals of their license fee payments. This action is intended to provide immediate financial relief to cannabis licensees impacted by COVID-19. BCC will begin to accept requests…

Announcements | May 15, 2020

Newsom Reappoints Members of CDPH Leadership Team

On Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the reappointment of several officials in the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Among those reappointed are: Brandon Nunes, Chief Deputy Director of Operations – Mr. Nunes has served in this position since 2015. He held several positions at the California Department of Finance from 1999 to 2015 and…

COVID-19, Federal | May 8, 2020

NACCHO, ASTHO Roll Out Contact Tracing Workforce Estimator Tool

This week, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), in partnership with the George Washington University, launched a contact tracing estimator tool to assist local and state health departments in determining workforce needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The tool allows users to…

Announcements, COVID-19 | May 8, 2020

Newsom Administration Announces Statewide Move into Stage 2 of Pandemic Roadmap, Details Local Variance Processes

This week, the Newsom Administration announced a series of actions as the state moves into Stage 2 of California’s Pandemic Resilience Roadmap, allowing certain businesses to reopen as soon as today. Below, we highlight those actions: Statewide Report Card On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom released a report card detailing how the state has made progress…

Legislative Updates | May 8, 2020

Assembly Resumes In-Person Legislative Activities, Legislature Faces Modified Processes

On Monday, the California State Assembly returned to Sacramento following its unprecedented emergency recess in March in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we highlighted last week, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon ordered a series of modifications at the Capitol to ensure public health and safety, including health screening and controlled movement within the Capitol building,…