by Agricultural Council | Jan 9, 2015 | In the Know Newsletter
Gov. Brown Reveals $113 Billion State Budget Today, Governor Jerry Brown released his state budget containing $113 billion for 2015-2016, which is a five percent increase above the previous general fund budget. At a press conference, Brown said, “This carefully...
by Agricultural Council | Dec 23, 2014 | In the Know Newsletter
Register Now for Ag Council’s Annual Meeting Ag Council members and friends are invited to register online for our 96th Annual Meeting to be held March 4-6, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. Click HERE for the registration website, which...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 17, 2014 | In the Know Newsletter
Ballot Recommendation – Yes on Prop 1 Yes on Prop 1 — Water Bond Ag Council strongly supports the water bond, Prop 1, on the November 4 ballot. Passage of the water bond is incredibly important to provide for a more reliable future for agriculture and all...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 29, 2014 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Council Speaks Out Against Fee Increases for Waste Discharge Permits Ag Council President Emily Rooney spoke before the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) this week to oppose the board’s proposal to increase water quality fees under the Waste Discharge...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 19, 2014 | In the Know Newsletter
Groundwater Legislation Signed into Law After Governor Jerry Brown signed the groundwater legislative package into law on September 16, Ag Council released the following statement. “Ag Council is disappointed the legislature and the governor did not provide an...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 12, 2014 | In the Know Newsletter
Hundreds of Bills Await Action by Gov. Brown With the recent adjournment of the 2014 legislative session, attention is now focused on Governor Jerry Brown as he continues to review the bills approved by the California State Legislature at the end of August. Measures...
