On Tuesday, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee No.4 on State Administration held a lengthy hearing on the Administration’s implementation of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) and Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), as well as a presentation on the Administration’s rationale for the Cannabis Trailer Bill. Representatives of the Department…
Read More »Despite pressure to vote on the recently amended American Health Care Act (ACHA) prior to the President’s 100th day in office, House Republican leadership has signaled that the vote would be delayed until next week. Recall, an overview of the MacArthur amendment was shared earlier; however, official language was introduced this week. The amendments allow…
Read More »The California Budget & Policy Center (CBPC) released a guide outlining how county budgeting works at the local level. The guide provides a basic overview of the county population, governance, and services provided. The guide further explores county revenues and spending, state and local influences on county budgeting practices, and the county budget timeline. CBPC…
Read More »The Association of State And Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) just recently released two leadership guides, one on public health accreditation and one on performance management. We’re pleased to note both documents are authored by Ron Chapman, MD, MPH, Health Officer, Yolo County, and former CDPH Director. Dr. Chapman, along with Leslie M. Beitsch, MD, JD,…
Read More »Healthy People 2020 is hosting a webinar exploring the progress made toward achieving the maternal, infant, and child health leading health indicators, on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST. The webinar will highlight efforts in Cincinnati to reduce infant mortality and preterm birth rates. For more information and to register for…
Read More »After a week-long legislative spring recess, the Legislature returned to Sacramento facing two weeks of crowded policy committee agendas given the looming legislative deadline for bills with fiscal implications set for next Friday, April 28. Legislators raced around the Capitol building from committee to committee either as sitting members of a committee or to present…
Read More »CHEAC is looking for one member to serve as the CHEAC representative on the Director’s Advisory Group (DAG) for the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA). This group of various EMS stakeholders, including EMSAAC, hospitals, ambulance providers, and fire and law enforcement representatives, meets with the leadership of the EMS Authority to discuss a variety of…
Read More »Recent reports suggest the Trump Administration is pressuring House Republicans to move swiftly to repeal the Affordable Care Act before the President’s 100th day in office (April 29). While rumors of potential deals have surfaced, it appears no vote has been scheduled. However, Congress will officially return to Capitol Hill next Tuesday, following a two-week…
Read More »The California State Association of Counties (CSAC), Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), and the Urban Counties of California (UCC) will be hosting a one-day summit on the changing policy landscape related to medical and adult use cannabis in California. The summit will convene key state regulators, cannabis experts, county supervisors, CAOs/CEOs, and senior staff…
Read More »It’s been a quiet week here in Sacramento during the Legislative Spring Recess, though members will return for the busy season on Monday, April 14. The CHEAC Legislative Committee did take action this week to oppose SB 626 by Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia. Bill details are highlighted below. In addition, an updated bill chart can…
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