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The budget advisors are recommending lawmakers use the state's tax on pesticide sales to cover more of the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s environmental justice costs.

Asm. Eduardo Garcia of Coachella is carrying forward the Newsom administration's proposal to increase the mill assessment for pesticide sales.

Legislation is in the works to update the state’s definition of integrated pest management, emphasizing that chemical control does fall within the practices.

The Legislature has advanced measures to overhaul aspects of the water right system to address climate change. But critics worry about climate investments and disrupt progress in water negotiations.

Aerial applicators have opposed a measure sponsored by the California Farm Bureau to modernize the training process for drone applicators.

Asm. Bauer-Kahan has filed a measure aimed at halting water grabs by hedge fund investors and venture capitalists.