California Faces $25 Billion Shortfall, LAO Warns
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released a sobering report Wednesday warning of a looming $25 billion budget shortfall next year.
Local Governments Are Sitting On Billions in Untapped Wealth
Brittany M.
Tue, 01/24/2023 - 05:48
Local governments across the country are struggling to provide adequate services amid budget challenges.
Local Governments Are Leading the Charge on Cannabis Tax Reform
At least a dozen localities have altered their tax rates and/or called for statewide reform.
Fist Full of Dollars for Cities: A Free Funding Webinar
Join California City News, Kosmont Companies CEO Larry J. Kosmont, and California Consulting CEO Steve Samuelian to learn about the new world of economic development and the grants available to cities.
CA localities with the highest and lowest weed taxes
Unincorporated Alameda is the place to shop.
Desert Hot Springs is Awash in Marijuana Revenue
“It's been incredible to see the transformation,” Deputy City Manager Doria Wilms told NBC News. “We don't see it slowing down."
Planting to Begin at Mendota’s First Retail Cannabis Farm
Brittany M.
Thu, 04/08/2021 - 06:59
Mendota’s first legal retail cannabis farm recently broke ground. The 59-acre farm will be one of the largest in the state, according to Boca Del Rio Farms co-founder Dustin Moore.
After Lowering Its Cannabis Taxes, Long Beach Saw a Windfall
Long Beach lowered its marijuana tax rate in 2019. It paid off.
Court of Appeal Affirms Two-Thirds Majority Not Required for Voter-Led Special Tax Initiatives
The California First District Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that special taxes do not require a two-thirds majority to pass when they’ve been placed on the ballot through a voter’s initiative.
Remote Work Could Transform American Cities
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred a remote work revolution.