by Agricultural Council | Oct 16, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
Photo courtesy of Gov. Newsom’s social media feed on “X,” formerly known as Twitter. — Governor Gavin Newsom recently finalized decisions regarding legislation sent to his desk by the State Legislature. The governor and his staff completed...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 9, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
Governor Gavin Newsom signed hundreds of measures over the past few days, including legislation regarding climate reporting, pesticides, and school meals. The governor signed the following bills over the weekend. · SB 253 (Wiener) Specified businesses must...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 9, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
The State Water Resources Control Board held a rulemaking workshop on the development of the Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life regulation on October 4. The board is considering regulatory concepts to lessen the need for the emergency water use...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 6, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
Photo from California Air Resources Board (CARB) via arb.ca.gov — The first-of-its-kind Advanced Clean Fleets regulation was approved on September 29, 2023, by the Office of Administrative law after being formally adopted by the California Air Resources Board...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 5, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
SB 616 Signed by Governor Newsom On October 4, Governor Newsom signed SB 616 (Gonzalez) to expand paid sick leave in California from three days to five days. A previous version of the measure would have expanded paid sick leave to seven days. However, a group of...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 2, 2023 | In the Know Newsletter
by Ag Council President Emily Rooney Where do I begin to describe the impact of Senator Dianne Feinstein and encapsulate her as a person? She was a powerhouse. Her policy acumen was unparalleled. Her influence in California and our nation was enormous, and her...
