by Agricultural Council | Oct 3, 2022 | Advocacy in Action
Governor Gavin Newsom made final decisions on legislation last week to meet a September 30 deadline to sign or veto bills. Read more about Ag Council’s positions on key legislation and the outcomes of those bills below. Legislators sent the governor 1,166 bills in...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 27, 2022 | Advocacy in Action
This evening, Governor Gavin Newsom signed The Buy American Food Act, SB 490, by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced). The Buy American Food Act is Ag Council’s sponsored bill to support California farmers, food processors and workers by ensuring taxpayer funds are used...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 23, 2022 | Advocacy in Action
The outcome of many policy bills remains to be decided as the calendar moves toward the September 30 deadline for Governor Gavin Newsom to sign or veto legislation pending on his desk. Numerous bills await a decision, including several measures important to Ag Council...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 1, 2022 | Advocacy in Action, In the Know Newsletter
What Passed & What Failed? The State Legislature concluded session for the year during the early morning hours of September 1. Significant bills on the docket included multiple climate measures, as well as water, energy, and labor legislation. The measures...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 31, 2022 | In the Know Newsletter
Today, the Buy American Food Act, SB 490 by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Merced), was APPROVED in the State Senate after passing the Assembly last night. The Buy American Food Act is Ag Council’s sponsored bill to support California farmers and workers by ensuring...
