by Agricultural Council | Jul 10, 2023 | Advocacy in Action
On July 10, Governor Newsom signed the infrastructure package, which is a result of extensive negotiations between the governor, legislators and advocates. The package of legislation aimed at accelerating infrastructure projects passed the State Legislature as...
by Agricultural Council | Jul 3, 2023 | Advocacy in Action
Leadership & Committee Changes Afoot The inauguration of Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) as Speaker of the Assembly took place on June 30. Speaker Rivas promised to lead with “urgency and unity” saying his highest priorities are to address housing...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 26, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders continue budget negotiations to hammer out the details of the 2023-2024 state budget and whether to include the infrastructure package proposed by the governor in May. Governor Newsom and legislators have been...
by Agricultural Council | May 22, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
On May 19, Governor Newsom released a legislative package of 11 bills and signed an executive order with the intent to move water, transportation and energy infrastructure projects forward more quickly through a proposed expedited permitting and review process. “The...
by Agricultural Council | May 17, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Council is pleased to present Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Hills) with the Influential Legislator of the Year Award during its Legislative Conference in Sacramento today. “Assemblymember Rubio is a fierce advocate for pragmatic thinking and her actions...
