by Agricultural Council | Sep 28, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Brown Signs Bioenergy Measure A renewable energy bill authored by Senator Michael Rubio (D-Shafter), SB 1122, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown this week. Ag Council supports SB 1122, which facilitates methane capture before it enters the atmosphere allowing...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 24, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Support for Gov’s Tax Plan Slips Support for Governor Jerry Brown’s ballot initiative to raise taxes has fallen three percentage points since July to 51 percent among likely voters, according to a Field Poll survey released this week. The survey also revealed...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 17, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Heat Illness Bills–Take ACTION As many Ag Council members are aware, despite strong opposition from ag and business groups, both state heat illness bills (AB 2346 and AB 2676) were approved in the Legislature and are awaiting consideration by Governor Jerry...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 27, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislature Enters Final Week of Session The Legislature is entering its final week of session, and the deadline for legislators to approve state bills is August 31st. Given the pressure of this timeline, there’s a high level of activity in the Capitol with around 600...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 10, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislature Returns for Business After a month-long recess in July, the Legislature returned this week for its final month of legislative activity. The deadling for meausres to pass fiscal committees in the Assembly and state Senate is August 17th, and the last day...
by Agricultural Council | Jul 6, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
High Speed Rail Funding Approved by Legislature The Legislature this week approved a measure, SB 1029, funding construction, planning and design of California’s controversial high-speed rail system. Specifically, the measure appropriates $5.8 billion to begin the...
