Federal Government Affairs

Governments depend upon maintaining at least neutral relationships in Washington, D.C. However, conveying the message in the District isn’t always easy. Topics include lobbying, federal policies, and more.

Governor Newsom announces pilot partnership with Biden Administration to open community vaccination sites in Los Angeles, Oakland

Alexandra Applegate2021-02-04T08:23:01-08:00February 4, 2021|Cities, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Federal Government Affairs, Public Health, State Government Affairs|

County of Santa Clara and Public Rights Project lead nationwide coalition opposing the Trump Administration’s assault on the U.S. Postal Service

Alexandra Applegate2020-09-30T11:51:30-07:00September 9, 2020|counties, Federal Government Affairs, Local Government|

The tough questions pushing California to an eviction cliff

Alexandra Applegate2020-09-02T15:10:58-07:00August 20, 2020|Cities, counties, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Federal Government Affairs, Housing, News, Public Information, State Government Affairs|

Will California change policing?

Alexandra Applegate2020-09-02T15:11:19-07:00August 19, 2020|Cities, counties, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Federal Government Affairs, News, Public Information, State Government Affairs|

As Trump takes aim at postal funding, could he undermine California’s all-mail election?

Alexandra Applegate2020-09-02T15:14:18-07:00August 14, 2020|Cities, Elections, Federal Government Affairs, News, State Government Affairs|

Don’t want federal agents in your city or town? Then protect federal property

Clare Burgess2021-01-22T12:29:22-08:00August 7, 2020|Cities, Crisis Management, Federal Government Affairs, Insights, Public Safety, State Government Affairs|

Santa Ana City Council approves $28.6 million CARES Act assistance plan

Alexandra Applegate2020-09-02T15:24:45-07:00August 6, 2020|Cities, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Federal Government Affairs, Public Information, State Government Affairs|

Is there legal authority supporting postponement of a presidential election?

Alexandra Applegate2020-08-31T19:34:47-07:00August 5, 2020|Attorney, Cities, COVID-19, Elections, Federal Government Affairs, Insights|

Statement from U.S. Census Bureau Director on ending field data collection one month early

Alexandra Applegate2020-09-02T15:28:31-07:00August 4, 2020|Cities, counties, Federal Government Affairs, News, State Government Affairs|

Cities left out of latest U.S. Senate coronavirus relief proposal

Alexandra Applegate2020-09-01T11:22:55-07:00July 28, 2020|Cities, counties, COVID-19, Federal Government Affairs, News, State Government Affairs|