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- Nov 4, 2019
- CPF President Responds to President's Statements on Wildfire Aid
President Trump has issued statements via Twitter that suggest federal disaster assistance could be withheld over forest management practices. CPF President Brian Rice has issued a statement on the issue.
- Oct 1, 2019
- Governor signs historic CPF-sponsored bills
As the 2019 legislative session comes to a close, California firefighters gain a historic win as Governor Gavin Newsom signed significant CPF-sponsored bills that reached his desk. CPF-backed behavioral health bills SB 542 and AB 1116 and EMS dispatch bill, SB 438, go into effect January 2020.
- Sep 9, 2019
- Retiree Protection Act Secures Pension Promise From Unfair Take-Back
Retired firefighters on fixed incomes are being hit with unfair retroactive bills because of mistakes made by their employers. CPF-backed SB 266 ensures government employers can't take back benefits -- promised and paid for -- from retirees on fixed incomes.