by Agricultural Council | Jan 5, 2013 | In the Know Newsletter
Assembly Committee Assignments Announced With the new legislative session about to begin on January 7, Assembly Speaker John Perez (D-LA) announced committee assignments for Assembly members this week. Committee chairs were named last month, however, full...
by Agricultural Council | Nov 30, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Creating our Niche in the Next Legislative Session By Emily Rooney, Ag Council President As we approach the holiday season, we can all be thankful for the post-election peace, free of political advertising and posturing. As we reflect on the recent election, there are...
by Agricultural Council | Nov 2, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Clock Ticking toward Election Day With the November 6 election just days away, the final push to the finish line is underway for candidates and ballot measures. Prop 30—Increases State Taxes for Education Governor Jerry Brown continues to fiercely defend his tax-hike...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 30, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Vote on Nov. 6 With the November 6 election around the corner, Ag Council has taken positions on two of the ballot measures before voters, No on Prop 37 and Yes on Prop 32. Click HERE to read more about Ag Council’s detailed views regarding these two ballot measures....
by Agricultural Council | Oct 12, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Ballot Recommendations No on Prop 37 Proposition 37 mandates labeling of raw or processed food as genetically engineered if the food is for sale to consumers and produced from plants or animals with genetic material changed in certain ways. Ag Council opposes Prop 37...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 5, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Tractor Rule Leaves the Barn By: Emily Rooney Ag Council President The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently completed workshops to discuss developing a strategy for reducing emissions from “in-use off-road diesel mobile agricultural equipment with engines...
