by Agricultural Council | Nov 26, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
The votes are in, and California voters narrowly rejected Prop 32, which would have further increased the state minimum wage to $18. Ag Council helped to lead a coordinated effort to oppose Prop 32 along with other organizations. This is the first time California...
by Agricultural Council | Nov 26, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
The long road to finalize the counting of California’s mail-in ballots is nearly complete with an estimated 182,903 ballots remaining to tally as of November 25. California’s Secretary of State must certify election results by December 13. California’s voter turnout...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 28, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
During its board meeting on October 24, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted updated guidelines to the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program to expand eligibility for farmers and provide flexibility for...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 15, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
Ballot Proposition Recommendations Election Day is Nov. 5 —– At its fall meeting, Ag Council’s board of directors took formal positions on some of the November General Election ballot propositions, and those positions on Prop 32, Prop 36 and a local...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 2, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
Governor Gavin Newsom completed reviewing bills on his desk on September 30, which is the constitutional deadline to sign or veto bills. He signed 1,017 bills and vetoed 189 bills in 2024 for a veto rate of 15.7 percent. Notable actions recently taken by the...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 27, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) authorized increases to water rights and water quality fees during its board meeting on September 18 that – not only raise fees – the actions also directly impact the cost of groundwater recharge projects and...
