Policy & Government Affairs

Executive Order 26-29: Extension of State Attorney Executive Assignment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 26-29, extending the assignment of State Attorney John F. Durrett for one year, until January 18, 2027. This extension is necessary to complete duties related to charges pending against Timothy Smith.

Executive Order 604: Establishes Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 604, establishing the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience within the Office of the Governor. This new office will focus on coordinating and advancing the state's climate change initiatives.

Executive Order No. 605: Working Group for Housing Secretariat

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order No. 605, establishing a working group to explore the creation of a new Housing Secretariat. This order aims to streamline housing policy and initiatives within the state government.

Executive Order 606: Governor's Council on Black Empowerment

Governor Maura Healey has established the Governor's Council on Black Empowerment through Executive Order 606. This council will advise the Governor on policies and initiatives to advance equity and opportunity for Black residents in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Executive Order 607 Rescinding Executive Order 595

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has issued Executive Order 607, rescinding Executive Order 595. This action removes a previous executive order from the state's legal framework.

Executive Order 608: Governor's Council on Latino Empowerment

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has established the Governor's Council on Latino Empowerment through Executive Order 608. This order aims to foster greater inclusion and address the needs of the Latino community within the state.

California Executive Order for Fire Cleanup and Rebuilding

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to expedite the cleanup and rebuilding process following the TCU Lightning Complex fires in Tuolumne County, California. The order aims to cut red tape for debris and household hazardous materials removal while maintaining public health and environmental protections.

Executive Order for LA Fire Survivors' Recovery and Rebuilding

Governor Newsom issued an executive order to provide greater flexibility for LA fire survivors' recovery and rebuilding efforts. The order streamlines processes for replacing septic systems with municipal sewers, allows homeowners to retain insurance benefits when installing solar and battery storage, and prioritizes survivors at risk of homelessness for affordable housing.

Governor Newsom Extends Wildfire Safety Provision

Governor Newsom of California has extended a key provision of an emergency proclamation, allowing wildfire safety projects to qualify for a fast-track forest management program through May 1, 2026. This extension aims to expedite fuels reduction and fire prevention projects, with over 200 projects already approved statewide.

Executive Order N-38-25: LA Fire Survivors and Business Support

Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-38-25 to extend price gouging protections for Los Angeles fire survivors and suspend certain lease and concession contract limitations for businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire. The order aims to expedite rebuilding and support local economic recovery.