by Agricultural Council | Jul 16, 2020 | In the Know Newsletter
Podcast Focuses on the Property Tax Initiative on the November Ballot Agriculture is at risk of being subject to higher property taxes under a ballot initiative set for the November 2020 ballot in California as Prop. 15. Ag Council opposes the initiative because it...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 30, 2020 | In the Know Newsletter
Gov. Newsom Signs 2020-2021 State Budget After extensive negotiations between legislative leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom, the State Legislature passed and the governor signed a 2020-2021 budget on June 29. The governor and legislators had to make difficult budget...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 29, 2020 | In the Know Newsletter
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...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 15, 2020 | In the Know Newsletter
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...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 12, 2020 | In the Know Newsletter
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...
by Agricultural Council | May 16, 2020 | In the Know Newsletter
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...