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State Allocation Board Approves Increase to Level 1 Developer Fees

  • 01/29/2026
  • Harold Freiman, Ruth Mendyk

The State Allocation Board (SAB) has approved a 4.06 % increase for the “Level 1” developer fees that school districts are authorized to collect....

SB 848: California Legislature Imposes Additional Administrative Requirements on K-12 Schools Intended to Enhance Student Safety

  • 01/21/2026

Legislative Roundup: New Public Employment Laws

  • 01/13/2026

New Laws Expand Financial Disclosure Requirements and May Allow Public Campaign Funding

  • 01/07/2026

New California Laws Affecting Groundwater Sustainability Agencies: AB 293 and AB 709

  • 01/07/2026

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