June 26, 2020

Website Launches to Connect Ag & Other Sectors to Personal Protective Equipment Made in California With the health and wellness of our members’ employees of utmost importance, Ag Council is pleased to announce a new collaboration to assist our members working to...

June 15, 2020

Legislature Tackles State Budget Deadline to approve a budget is today, June 15, but negotiations continue Assembly and Senate Democrat leaders announced a decision last week to approve the Legislature’s version of the state budget to meet today’s June 15...

June 11, 2020

A Conversation with Assemblyman Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove): Real Talk on Tough Issues Assemblyman Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove) joins Ag Council’s team for an engaging conversation in today’s Capitol Farm Connection podcast. Please click the Learn More link below...

May 15, 2020

Gov. Newsom Releases Grim May Budget Revision In presenting a bleak 2020-2021 May budget revision this week, Governor Gavin Newsom said the COVID-19 health crisis led to a “steep and unprecedented economic crisis” where the state must confront a $54.3 billion budget...

May 8, 2020

Gov. Newsom Releases Workers’ Compensation Executive Order As anticipated, Governor Gavin Newsom announced an executive order on May 6 to implement changes to workers’ compensation relating to COVID-19. Click the Learn More link for Ag Council’s...

May 1, 2020

Gov. Newsom Shines Light on Food Insecurity and Highlights Efforts by Ag Council Members Governor Gavin Newsom introduced initiatives to fight hunger in California this week and placed a spotlight on Ag Council members helping to address food insecurity in California....