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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a third round of funding for Project Homekey on Monday.

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

Cal/OSHA gets more muscle * Foster Farms quells outbreak * DPR adds time for neonics comments * Crunch week for COVID aid deal

Foster Farms has conducted more than 6,000 tests and implemented other protective measures in response to coronavirus outbreaks at four poultry processing plants.

A Cal/OSHA board has approved a petition by labor groups for an emergency regulation to develop new COVID-19 requirements for employers.

With airlines threatening to lay off thousands of workers, this week could be pivotal if there is going to be a pre-election deal on another major coronavirus relief package.

Grimmway to leave CA? * Ross calls for legal status * Newsom adds more climate action * Farm groups appeal for PPE, testing

Nearly 170 farm groups are calling for federal help in getting personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing resources for farmworkers.

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said immigration reform “has to happen” and undocumented farmworkers should get legal status.

Grimmway Farms may be following through on a threat to leave California due to the high cost of farming in the state.