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Assemblymember Adam Gray of Merced is claiming leadership has stripped him of his position as chair of the Governmental Organization Committee.

Farmworker bills push for vaccines and healthcare * New questions about H-2A * China expert gets USTR * Farm equipment sales strong

Gov. Newsom has appointed Luis Céspedes to serve as judicial appointments secretary in the governor’s cabinet.

Senator Maria Elena Durazo of Los Angeles has introduced a measure to grant healthcare coverage to all Californians, regardless of immigration status.

In a new bill, Asm. Eduardo Garcia is calling for the state to prioritize farmworkers and grocery store workers in the top tier.

USDA NASS has released the 2019 horticulture census report, covering floriculture, nursery and specialty crops.

New head of CARB * LA cuts tunnel spending * Ag Order 4.0 hits organic hard * COVID talks offer new ag aid * Ag groups fine with Vilsack * Bipartisan bill enlists USDA in climate aid

The president of Driscoll’s of the Americas said a new nitrate regulation in the Salinas Valley will be harder for organic producers to meet than for conventional farmers.

The board for the Metropolitan Water Authority of Southern California, which handles water imports to the Los Angeles region, voted this week to reduce its cost share for the Delta tunnel project.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Liane Randolph to chair the Air Resources Board.