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SB 266 is Officially Dead for this Legislative Session!
Dane Hutchings, RPPG’s Director of Government Affairs, sat down with RPLG to discuss SB 266. Dane was at “ground zero” in Sacramento leading the SB 266 legislative efforts on behalf of local public agencies. This was a terrible piece of legislation and we are very pleased to have been part of local government’s response.
AB 5 on its Way to the Governor – An Insider’s View
The critical issue at hand: which industries does the new “ABC Test” apply to in the wake of the 2018 California Supreme Court ruling in “Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court”? Cue the California legislature to try and provide “clarity”.
RPLG and RPPG Address the League of California Cities San Diego County Division
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) Founding Partner Art Hartinger and Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) Director, Government Affairs Dane Hutchings presented at theLeague of California Cities San Diego County Division meeting on Monday, August 12.
Fearsome Foursome: A Quartet of Problematic Bills Threatens Public Employers
Local government employers should be watching SB 266 (Leyva) CalPERS Disallowed Benefits, AB 418 (Kalra) Union-Agent Evidentiary Privilege, AB 1066 (Gonzalez) Unemployment Insurance, Trade Disputes and SB 542 (Stern) Workers’ Compensation Presumptions PTSD, First Responders. Here’s why.
Measure that Requires Agencies to Pay Retirement Benefit Enhancements Sails Through Final Policy Committee
On June 26, Senate Bill (SB) 266 (Leyva) passed out of the Assembly Public Employment and Retirement committee on a 7-0 vote.
Executive Interview with Dane Hutchings, Director, Government Affairs for Renne Public Policy Group
For over a decade, Dane Hutchings has been advocating for the best interests of both public and private entities. He is a seasoned legislative advocate and political strategist with a keen understanding of the California political process and landscape. We asked Mr. Hutchings to discuss his new role at the Renne Public Policy Group.
League of California Cities Hires Renne Public Policy Group
The Renne Public Policy Group is officially open for business, with the League of California Cities as its first client.
Director, Government Affairs Dane Hutchings Joins RPPG
Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG) is proud to announce that Dane Hutchings will lead the practice from Sacramento as Director, Government Affairs.
RPLG Announces the Formation of Renne Public Policy Group
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) announces the formation of Renne Public Policy Group (RPPG), a new Sacramento-based lobbying and political consulting division of the firm.