…of our nation. The Wilderness Act itself was landmark legislation that formally established protections for undeveloped tracts of land across the United States and created the country’s National Wilderness Preservation…
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
…not permanent. The U.S. Senate has failed to consider H.R. 1038 or its Senate companion legislation, S. 1802. “While the CFTC’s recognition of the disproportionate impact these regulations place on…
Negotiations Key for New Water Bill
Council Chambers attendees were spilling out into the lobby at the Water Resource Management Board’s hearing at Fresno City Hall. Supporters heard Senator Jim Costa explain how successful legislation happens…
Ruling in CA Water Case
…that reason that the District supports efforts by members of the California congressional delegation in both houses of Congress to enact legislation that would provide direction on how the Endangered…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
Tulare County Farm Bureau Tulare County Farm Bureau Board of Directors made their support known this week for H.R.3964 and S.2016, the two current federal legislative proposals that address drought…
Costa Introduces Bills to Increase CA Water Storage
From the Office of Congressman Jim Costa Legislation Would Expand Shasta Dam, Temperance Flat, and San Luis Reservoir Washington, DC—Rep. Jim Costa introduced a package of legislation that would invest…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…water crisis, Republican House Members representing parts of the Central Valley and other areas reiterated that they stand ready to negotiate with the Senate on legislation to help resolve the…
New Legislation to Help Drought Relief Efforts
…of the drought, fewer farm workers are needed. Meanwhile, the new legislation also increases penalties for illegally diverting water. The legislation will take effect immediately once signed by the governor….
House and Senate Tax Leaders Pursuing Conflicting Tracts on Tax Breaks
…legislation will get done before the election. Pat Wolff, American Farm Bureau Federation’s tax and budget specialist, says both chambers know that they need to deal with the expired tax…
Senator Galgiani Introduces Water Bond Legislation
Senator Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) announced new legislation today to place a water bond on the November 2014 ballot that prioritizes water storage benefiting all Californians. SB 1370 greatly scales back…
Gov. Brown, Legislative Leaders Announce Emergency Drought Legislation
…John A. Pérez to announce legislation to immediately help communities deal with the devastating dry conditions affecting our state and provide funding to increase local water supplies. “This is a…
Federal Drought Aid Coming to California; Long Term Solution Sought
…and challenged all Californians to work on solutions. California Senator Jim Costa, who introduced emergency legislation to provide short-term drought relief, said that the impact this year would be “$10…
CDFA, USDA Sessions on Drought Resources
…continues to work with federal partners to ensure a coordinated drought response. The administration has also expressed support for federal legislation introduced by Senators Feinstein and Boxer and Representatives Jim…
“Voices from the Land” Conservation in American Agriculture Briefing Highlights Environmental Award Winners
…on the Agricultural Act of 2014. I talked about how important this legislation is to providing the tools and programs necessary for USDA to help farmers, ranchers and forestland owners…