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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Thursday, November 07, 2024
California Sen. Mike McGuire of Healdsburg has been sworn in as the new Senate president pro tempore and JJ Schlangen has been tapped as the new president of the central region of the United Natural Foods Inc.
Running up against a constitutional deadline, Assembly and Senate leaders finally struck a budget deal with Gov. Gavin Newsom, leaving a score of last minute changes.
State officials said the emergency powers allow them to curtail water rights, adding to concerns the coming recall could be influencing Newsom's drought decisions.
The Newsom administration has faced skepticism from lawmakers for ag proposals and strong opposition from the industry over a costly increase to pesticide fees.
The California Farm Bureau is working with insurance associations and legislative staff to draft a bill aimed at providing basic coverage for farming infrastructure.
California is racing to ramp up coronavirus testing in rural counties as thousands of farmworkers travel throughout the state and stay in shared living spaces.
