Cities Bulletin newsletter
March 10, 2010 Issue 8

New Law Changes Date of All Primary Elections

The date of the state primary—as well as city primaries in state general election years—is now the second Tuesday in August. Read more.

In Other News

  • Pension Commission Approves Financial Package for Pension Systems

    To address deficiencies, the PERA plan includes “shared sacrifice” among retirees, active employees, and employers. Read more.

  • Senator Unveils Budget Bill with Sales Tax on Clothing

    The bill would expand the sales tax to include clothing, which has always been exempt since the tax was first imposed in 1967. Read more.

  • Senate Finance Committee Introduces First Supplemental Budget Bill

    The bill includes a net of $169 million in spending reductions, cancellations, and transfers into the general fund. Read more.

  • Bonding Bill Revised in Hopes Governor Will Sign

    A revised capital investment bill could be on the House and Senate floors by or before March 12. Read more.

  • The 15-Minute Advocate

    Firefighter and Police Training Programs Threatened Read more.

  • Sick Leave Expansion Bill Would Bring New Mandate for Cities

    The bill would require employers to offer sick time benefits to workers who currently don't get paid time off. Read more.

  • Cleaning Products Bill Passes First Committee

    Cities would be required to use cleaning products from a state-developed list. Read more.

  • League's Securities Safekeeping Bill Makes First Deadline

    The law change would modernize deposit and investment statutes for cities and counties. Read more.

  • County Four-Day Workweek Mandate Relief Bill Killed in Committee

    Unions were instrumental in defeating this cost-saving pilot project bill. Read more.

  • Eminent Domain Bill Goes to House Floor

    Bill now targets high-voltage lines and pipelines. Read more.

  • Rental Property Maintenance Bill Advances

    The bill clarifies city authority after recent court rulings put some city ordinances in doubt. Read more.

  • U.S. House Passes Extension of SAFETEA-LU

    The move extends the Safe Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) for 30 days to keep funds flowing while a longer-term package is negotiated. Read more.

  • Legislators Hold Town Hall Meetings

    These local gatherings give city officials a convenient way to meet face-to-face with legislators. Read more.

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