by Agricultural Council | Jan 14, 2025 | In the Know Newsletter
Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2025-2026 state budget proposal on January 10. Legislators will review and consider the plan as they begin budget hearings soon. In the announcement, the governor said the state budget is balanced at $322.2 billion and provides for...
by Agricultural Council | Dec 20, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Council staff spoke in support of the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes (HRL) program during a State Water Resources Control Board (state water board) public workshop on December 12 regarding draft updates to the Bay-Delta Plan. “HRL is a collaborative effort...
by Agricultural Council | Nov 26, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
The votes are in, and California voters narrowly rejected Prop 32, which would have further increased the state minimum wage to $18. Ag Council helped to lead a coordinated effort to oppose Prop 32 along with other organizations. This is the first time California...
by Agricultural Council | Nov 26, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
The long road to finalize the counting of California’s mail-in ballots is nearly complete with an estimated 182,903 ballots remaining to tally as of November 25. California’s Secretary of State must certify election results by December 13. California’s voter turnout...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 28, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
During its board meeting on October 24, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted updated guidelines to the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program to expand eligibility for farmers and provide flexibility for...
