Jul 29, 2022
Emily and Tricia dive deep into the comprehensive statewide packaging measure, SB 54 (Allen), signed into law in June by Governor Newsom.
SB 54 is aims at reducing single-use plastic packaging in California. It places responsibility for the cost of the regulation on producers of that packaging. This bill impacts the...
Jun 13, 2022
Get up to speed on legislation pending in the State Capitol. Emily and Tricia discuss several bills moving through the State Legislature ranging from water to labor to the supply chain.
May 2, 2022
Legislation sponsored by Ag Council to strengthen Buy American policies for public school food purchases is under consideration in the State Legislature. Emily and Tricia explain the need for the bill, SB 1308, and the importance of setting a Buy American standard into state law. SB 1308 is authored by Senator...
Apr 15, 2022
Emily and Tricia walk through
the pertinent provisions of the Governor's recent drought Executive
Order (EO) affecting agriculture in this podcast.
They cover new permit requirements in the groundwater section and
the steps required under the EO to develop new wells or alter
existing groundwater wells in areas subject...
Nov 15, 2021
Curious about the final funding levels for significant agriculture and water programs in the state budget? Emily and Tricia cover state budget funding outcomes resulting from our 2021 advocacy work for programs, including: Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) projects, canal repairs for improved...