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.

CDFA sent a 30-page report to the Legislature on Tuesday detailing the many barriers for socially disadvantaged farmers in California.

Prop 13 initiative hooks in ag * Bleak new estimates on US farm economy * Democrats question CFAP