…history of Newsom’s financial mismanagement, citing a $961 million budget overrun for homeless programs and the failure of the high-speed train project. Pagani predicted Newsom’s lawsuit would fail, highlighting his…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…uncertainty. California Governor Gavin Newsom has appealed to the USDA to reverse the termination of $47 million in funding for California’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which supports farmers and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss Governor Newsom’s recent Executive Order…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…their tragic impact on lives and property. The conversation includes contrasting views from President-elect Donald Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom on the causes of the fires. The show focuses on…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-04-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we learn more about how California Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive to the California Air Resources Board (CARB)…
Assembly Bill CA AB1042 Signed into Law
DepositPhotos image Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1042 into law, requiring seeds treated with pesticides to be labeled with their chemical components before being sold in California. This…
California Taskforce Seizes More Than $2.3 Million in Illegal Cannabis
…possession, as well as maintaining a drug house and using illegal pesticides. Governor Newsom emphasized that illegal cannabis not only poses serious health risks but also supports criminal organizations that…
New California Law Limits Non-Agricultural Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
…signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2023, requires businesses selling neonicotinoids for non-agricultural outdoor uses to be licensed by DPR. The law restricts the use of these pesticides around…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
…its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light- to medium-duty vehicles. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act….
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These reforms aim to help workers get fair compensation while…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…small family farms and the movement of agricultural production away from California,” Western Growers Association President & CEO, Dave Puglia said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom for…
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is moving forward after a judge dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups. The project is backed by President Joe Biden, Governor Gavin Newsom, and various water…
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
…plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Advanced Clean Fleets rule. They argue that the vehicle mandate, stemming from a 2020 executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, is an overreach…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
…budget deficit. While Governor Gavin Newsom presented his revised budget plan which includes spending cuts in several areas, he is supporting the increased tax on pesticides, which will help add…