Today‚ the Governor delivered the 2026-2027 budget proposal‚ following yesterday’s State of the State address. These were two opportunities for him to be transparent and give Californians hope. Yet‚ he recreated history. He doubled down on the fallacy of his…
New Year’s Day is a time to reflect on the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead. This New Year is an opportunity for our community and our state. As my first year in…
I want to wish you the happiest of holidays‚ filled with laughter‚ joy and time with your family and loved ones. The holiday season is a time spent with loved ones. As we look back on this year‚ I want…
Senate Bill 274 was vetoed by the Governor this year – a bill that would have prohibited the use of all Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) data after 60days. This legislation would have taken away a critical tool that police…
Starting on January 1‚ farmers and ranchers will be allowed to compost livestock on-site‚ making the disposal of carcasses on farms easier in the event of a natural death of livestock. With proper permits and best management practices‚ ranchers can…
Assembly Bill 699 was vetoed this year – a measure that would have allowed local governments to hide certain financial information from voters. Specifically‚ it sought to remove existing protections that require tax ballot measures to include in the statement…
Last month‚ students from across the Central Valley attended the Future Farmers of America’s 98th annual National Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. I am extremely proud of all the students who represented our community. The future is bright with this…
It was an honor to receive the Almond Champion of the Year award from the Almond Alliance. The almond industry has played a pivotal role in America’s economic and nutritional health. Ninety percent of California’s 7‚600almond farms are family-owned. The…
This legislative year‚ Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 31‚ which makes critical updates to California’s recycled water policy to strengthen our ability to use recycled water. This legislation modernizes the state’s Uniform Statewide Recycling Criteria‚ which governs how…
The California Special Election is next Tuesday‚ November 4. Please vote early to make sure your voice is heard! Due to changes in U.S. Postal mail services‚ rural residents who live 50 miles away from mail processing sites are at…