July 31, 2015 Issue #73 Editor's NoteFor a PDF copy of the newsletter please visit the League's website. For more updates from the League, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.Congress Acts on Short-Term Extension of Transportation ReauthorizationLonger-Term Fix Still in the WorksThere has recently been a flurry of activity in Congress to adopt a long-term transportation authorization before the current MAP-21 authorization expires today. In the end, they were only able to agree to a short-term, three-month extension. But negotiations continue on the larger package.Federal, Transportation Apply Now for an Intensive Training Opportunity on Managing and Reusing Distressed and Vacant PropertiesLetters of interest are now being accepted for the 2016 Community Progress Leadership Institute. This intensive, four-day leadership workshop helps local and state leaders focus on strategies for managing and reusing distressed and vacant properties.Economic Development, Environmental Quality Cities Encouraged to Comment on Prop. 1 Economically Distressed Area Instructions and Mapping Tool DraftWorkshop Scheduled Aug. 26, Comments due Aug. 28The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has opened its public comment period for the recently released draft version of its Proposition 1 Economically Distressed Area (EDA) Instructions and Mapping Tool.Water, Action Item, Meetings and Events Register Today for the League’s Legislative Briefing Webinar on Aug. 11Registration Deadline Aug. 7Join the League’s Legislative team for a briefing on major bills that cities need to advocate for and against when the Legislature returns from its summer recess. The Summer Break/End of Session webinar is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11.Legislation, Hot Bills, Meetings and Events |
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