by Agricultural Council | Oct 5, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
SB 616 Signed by Governor Newsom On October 4, Governor Newsom signed SB 616 (Gonzalez) to expand paid sick leave in California from three days to five days. A previous version of the measure would have expanded paid sick leave to seven days. However, a group of...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 2, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
by Ag Council President Emily Rooney Where do I begin to describe the impact of Senator Dianne Feinstein and encapsulate her as a person? She was a powerhouse. Her policy acumen was unparalleled. Her influence in California and our nation was enormous, and her...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 29, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
Help advocate for a VETO of SB 799 (Portantino), which is a bill to provide unemployment insurance (UI) to workers on strike after two weeks. The measure is pending Governor Newsom’s consideration. SB 799 would add to the over $18 billion UI Fund debt and lead...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 25, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
Air District proposal could impact ag exports — Ag Council recently joined with other organizations from various industry and labor sectors to oppose the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Indirect Source Rule (ISR) emissions caps...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 25, 2023 | Advocacy in Action
Bill bans crucial pesticides prior to a scientific evaluation Join Ag Council in seeking a VETO of AB 363 (Bauer-Kahan), which bans the outdoor consumer use of neonicotinoid (neonic) pesticides on January 1, 2025. SB 363 would ban pesticide products prior to the...
