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RCA seeks more federal land-acquisition funding as state budget outlook worsens
Summary
RCA staff told the board it has applied for increased federal land‑acquisition funding, backing a program target of $100 million while acknowledging near-term Senate and House discretionary proposals of roughly $22 million and $18.7 million; staff warned state deficits and staffing shortages at CDFW could slow permit processing.
At the Jan. 5 meeting, Andrew (RCA staff) gave the board a state and federal legislative update, laying out RCA advocacy priorities and the current budget outlook.
Andrew said the California Legislature reconvened for the second year of its two‑year session and that Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal was due later in the week. He cited the state Legislative Analyst’s Office projections of a near‑$18 billion structural deficit and noted the LAO projects that deficit could grow to about $35 billion by fiscal year 2027–28. Andrew said staff will monitor the governor’s budget for possible impacts…
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