Two bills have ignited a debate over holding California's competitors to the same labor and environmental standards.

Gray ‘stripped’ of chair role * Newsom’s latest economic advisor * Vilsack pledges to take on ‘systemic racism’

Assemblymember Adam Gray of Merced is claiming leadership has stripped him of his position as chair of the Governmental Organization Committee.

Broadband bills are back * Gaps linger on stimulus deal * Ag groups hope for priority as vaccine OK nears

Two bills are returning to the Legislature, proposing up to $1 billion for upgrading and expanding broadband in California.

As action ramped up in the final days of the legislative session, two bills expanding broadband access fell by the wayside without notice or explanation.

California farmers, food companies and other parts of the farm-to-fork supply chain face a number of vexing environmental challenges, but many have developed innovative new solutions.