January 2026 Priority Issues Update Now Available

  • by ACWA Staff
  • Jan 9, 2026

The January 2026 Priority Issues Update is now available online to members.

The update is a summary of the latest developments on issues of interest to ACWA members. This issue contains information on the Governor’s proposed budget, AB 35, the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program, PFAS and more.

The new and previous Priority Issues Updates can be found here.

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