Edward Ring

Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System

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…could make rapid changes to California’s energy and water policy. Ring was clear: “Yes. You can’t do everything as governor, but you can do a lot. Newsom proved that.” He…

Bill Jones

Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future

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…the ongoing conflict between Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration and the federal government, Jones pointed to California’s water crisis as a prime example of failed cooperation. “The water problem is a…

Elaine Culotti

Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future

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…was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Culotti revealed what she described as a little-known connection between the two politicians. “There’s a law that allows Newsom to appoint himself into Padilla’s…

California farmers

California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges

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…blunt: elections are critical, but she worries the process is already compromised. Kerr pointed to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to reshape political power through grant-funded redistricting. The Dolores Huerta…

David Tangipa

Fighting for California Agriculture and Values: David Tangipa on Water, Farmers, and Policy

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…to vote No on Prop 50, describing it as a power grab by political leaders seeking more control. “Governor Newsom and the legislature do not deserve more power. Why would…

California Dairy Relief, Ag Policy Battles, and a Turning Point for Farmers

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…would give Governor Newsom and state legislators even more control. For farmers, Tangipa urged a strong “No” vote, warning of further threats to agriculture if the measure passes. He also…

Central Valley Fight: Tangipa Stands for Farmers

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…to diminish Central Valley representation. “Governor Newsom’s maps are trying to strip away Central Valley votes and consolidate power elsewhere,” Tangipa explained. He is coordinating a “No on 50” campaign…

Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture

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…funding from FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers ended without sustainable follow-up from the Newsom administration, leaving clean-up incomplete and property owners in limbo. She believes the Trump administration’s…

AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-19-25

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…agricultural issues. A major focus was Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to accelerate the Delta Conveyance Project, which aims to improve California’s water management. The proposal aims to tackle climate change,…

AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25

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…on trade agreements with China. Optimism remains high, with California’s agricultural exports reaching $23.6 billion in 2022, led by almonds, dairy, and pistachios. However, Governor Gavin Newsom’s assertion that California…