By Kam Bezdek, Legislative Affairs Director at NCWA Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California State Budget on June 29, authorizing $351.7 billion in state spending for FY 2026-27. In his public announcement, Governor Newsom noted that this year’s budget “is balanced, structurally sound, and leaves no projected deficit this fiscal year or next, all while preserving historic reserves … Continue reading “California Budget Highlights FY 2026-2027”

By Bruce Houdesheldt, Director of Water Quality at NorCal Water Every Californian deserves access to safe, reliable drinking water. While that goal has not yet been fully achieved, the Sacramento Valley is making meaningful progress through the North State Drinking Water Solutions Network (NSDWSN) with support from the state’s Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity … Continue reading “NSDWSN and SAFER Program Ensure More Communities Have Reliable and Safe Drinking Water”