SB 616 Signed by Governor Newsom On October 4, Governor Newsom signed SB 616 (Gonzalez) to expand paid sick leave in California from three days to five days. A previous version of the measure would have expanded paid sick leave to seven days. However, a group of...
by Ag Council President Emily Rooney Where do I begin to describe the impact of Senator Dianne Feinstein and encapsulate her as a person? She was a powerhouse. Her policy acumen was unparalleled. Her influence in California and our nation was enormous, and her...
Help advocate for a VETO of SB 799 (Portantino), which is a bill to provide unemployment insurance (UI) to workers on strike after two weeks. The measure is pending Governor Newsom’s consideration. SB 799 would add to the over $18 billion UI Fund debt and lead...
Air District proposal could impact ag exports — Ag Council recently joined with other organizations from various industry and labor sectors to oppose the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Indirect Source Rule (ISR) emissions caps...
Photo of Sen. Roger Niello and Morgan (who is a dairy princess) taken on the day a resolution passed recognizing June as Dairy Month. – Article written by Morgan Oliveira. As I conclude my summer internship with Agricultural Council of California (Ag Council), I...
Which bills are heading to the Governor’s Desk? Last night, the State Legislature reached the deadline for each house to move bills forward in 2023. Legislators considered over 700 bills this week alone, rarely holding bills back or voting bills down. Governor...
