by Agricultural Council | Jul 6, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
High Speed Rail Funding Approved by Legislature The Legislature this week approved a measure, SB 1029, funding construction, planning and design of California’s controversial high-speed rail system. Specifically, the measure appropriates $5.8 billion to begin the...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 25, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
State Democrats Strike Budget Deal Legislative Democrats reached a deal this week with Governor Jerry Brown on deeper cuts to state and welfare programs to help close the projected $15.7 billion budget deficit. The Legislature approved a $92 billion state budget last...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 11, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Members Visit Policymakers More than 20 Ag Council members made their way to the state capitol this past week to visit with legislators and their staff about important issues impacting farmer-owned businesses in California. “In an election year, our voices need...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 7, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Fight Against Labor Bill Continues This week, the state Assembly passed a burdensome and unnecessary measure relating to heat illness on farms, despite significant opposition for the ag community. The bill, AB 2346, is supported by the United Farm Workers. The...
