TULARE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The fire department for the City of Tulare was awarded $1 million in funds for a new fire engine by Senator Melissa Hurtado during a ceremonial check on Friday. Officials say the funds will reduce taxpayer burden. “It was a privilege to join community members, firefighters, and local leaders in celebrating […]
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Local governments account for about 10% of total spending on lobbying state lawmakers and agencies. Often, they’re seeking state money. Sometimes, they’re trying to get a say on specific bills.
The tiny Tulare County city of Farmersville reported lobbying on a contentious caste discrimination bill, even though it doesn’t have a large South Asian population. San Mateo County lobbied the