by Agricultural Council | Nov 10, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
Snapshot of State Legislative Election Results It’s been a contentious and, at times, acrimonious 2016 election. With the dust settling, we can gain some perspective and assess the outcome, although a couple of close state races remain pending. In the State...
by Agricultural Council | Nov 4, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
Pres. Obama Endorses Assembly Candidates in Effort to Influence Tight Races With only a few days until the November 8 election, President Barak Obama recently endorsed three State Assembly candidates competing in tough races in California. The endorsed candidates are:...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 26, 2016 | Advocacy in Action
Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) addresses the group of Legislative Day attendees. On May 17, Ag Council members assembled in Sacramento for the association’s 2016 Legislative Conference. During this annual event, our members foster stronger relationships with...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 21, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
Oppose Prop 55 – Measure Extends Income Tax Hikes Ag Council’s Board of Directors recently voted to oppose Prop 55, which extends the temporary personal income tax rate increases approved by voters in 2012 for the purpose of funding education and health care....
by Agricultural Council | Oct 17, 2016 | In the Know Newsletter
Vote No on Prop 53 Ag Council of California’s Board of Directors recently voted to oppose Proposition 53 on the November ballot. In so doing, Ag Council joins a broad and diverse bipartisan coalition of more than 275 groups also opposed to Prop 53 because the measure...
