Articles Tagged with ''Robert Rivas''

Legislators introduced a number of other measures on Tuesday, several related to agriculture.

In a slew of bills signed and vetoed Monday, AB 2043 gained the governor’s approval while SB 559 and SB 1102 did not.

Robert Rivas has been selected to serve as chair of the California Ag Committee and Ambassador Terry Branstad has announced he is stepping down from being the top U.S. representative in Beijing.

Since taking office, Rivas has pushed through labor-sponsored bills for farmworkers, with fierce opposition from industry.

Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about granting broad regulatory authority over farmlands to a single agency.

In January the minimum wage rate will increase as planned, according to Gov. Newsom.

Industry hopeful for smoother Food Box round * ‘Rejuvenated’ dairy sector

Asm. Robert Rivas’ California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package includes several COVID-related measures that are progressing through the Legislature.