California Professional Firefighters

Legislative News

October 20, 2011
CPF 2011 Legislative Wrap-Up

The Legislature has adjourned for the year, sending hundreds of bills to the governor in the final hours of the 2011 Legislative Session. Here’s an end-of-session wrap-up of a handful of bills of interest to CPF affiliates: 

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September 16, 2011
CPF-Sponsored Bankruptcy Bill Awaiting Governor's Signature

CPF-sponsored legislation, which would make it more difficult for local public entities to file for bankruptcy, has been approved by the Legislature and has been sent to Governor Jerry Brown's desk.

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August 1, 2011
Budget Cuts Mean Fewer Firefighters to Fight CA Wildfires

As California closed a gaping budget deficit this year with sweeping cuts to numerous agencies, it saved $34 million by cutting 750 seasonal CAL FIRE firefighters. That means one less person per engine unit to haul thousands of feet of hose lines and share the exhausting physical rigors of battling wildfires.

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July 5, 2011
New State Budget Produces Mixed Bag for First Responders

For only the third time in a quarter century, California got an on-time budget this year. The $86 billion spending plan slashes deeply into every corner of state service, including public safety and public education, all part of bridging a budget gap pegged in January at more than $20 billion.

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June 29, 2011
On-Time State Budget Ends Costly Redevelopment Subsidies

The California Legislature has approved a state budget that, for the first time in recent memory, will be signed and in effect before the end of the fiscal year. The new spending plan includes a major reform that will mean more dollars for local fire and police services -- the elimination of redevelopment agencies.

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May 4, 2011
Pension Truth Squad Stops At Capitol

Before lawmakers heard legislation Wednesday to slash public pensions, Californians for Retirement Security's Pension Truth Squad visited the State Capitol to share personal stories and set the record straight about the sustained attacks on public workers.

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April 1, 2011
State's Top Fiscal Officials Weigh In on Budget Crisis
Few have a better perspective on the budget issues facing our state than its top two elected fiscal officers: State Treasurer Bill Lockyer and State Controller John Chiang. In an effort to help CPF members better understand the fiscal situations facing state and local governments,CPF interviewed Lockyer and Chiang, both of whom were decisively re-elected to their posts in 2010. Read More
March 11, 2011
Firefighters Back Brown’s Call for June Special Election on Budget

California Professional Firefighters today announced its support for Governor Jerry Brown's call for a special election this June to allow California voters to ratify his plan to close a $26 billion budget shortfall.

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March 1, 2011
CPF Legislative Conference

The 2011 Daniel A. Terry Legislative Conference will be held April 6-7, 2011 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento. CLICK HERE for more details.

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January 27, 2011
Statewide Poll: End Redevelopment, Protect Core Services

A new statewide poll by the respected Public Policy Institute of California indicates strong support for Gov. Brown's redevelopment reform. By a two-to-one margin, Californians support the governor's proposal to close redevelopment agencies, making billions available directly to local governments for core services such as public safety and education.

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