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...
by Agricultural Council | May 12, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
On May 11, Governor Newsom announced $290 million in funding for flood proposals, as well as funds to raise the Corcoran Levee in the Tulare Basin. The governor released the flood infrastructure package ahead of releasing the May budget revision today. The funding...
