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Legislature passes COVID-19 paid sick leave

03/19/21 7:29 AM By Brad Hooker

The Senate gave final approval of a bill to extend paid sick leave on Thursday, advancing the measure to the governor.

State asks for $300K to implement a minor pesticide bill

01/12/21 9:14 AM By Brad Hooker

Gov. Newsom is asking for more funding to implement significant new reporting procedures on a little-used pesticide.

Daybreak: Lawmakers tell lawmakers about ag

12/11/20 11:43 AM By Brad Hooker

Farmworker bills push for vaccines and healthcare * New questions about H-2A * China expert gets USTR * Farm equipment sales strong

Farmworkers at the center of universal healthcare bill

12/11/20 11:16 AM By Brad Hooker

Senator Maria Elena Durazo of Los Angeles has introduced a measure to grant healthcare coverage to all Californians, regardless of immigration status.

Daybreak: Citrus Stride goes virtual

09/30/20 10:42 AM By Brad Hooker

Newsom bans rodenticides * Fairs help with fires * Citrus Stride goes virtual * CCC funding set to clear * Crunch time for covid talks

Newsom signs rodenticide ban, insecticide bill

09/30/20 9:42 AM By Brad Hooker

One bill bans second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides statewide, the other adds more reporting for chlorpyrifos.

Chlorpyrifos bill clears Assembly floor

08/26/20 11:57 AM By Brad Hooker

The Assembly on Tuesday passed SB 86, a measure requiring quarterly reporting on the use of the granular form of chlorpyrifos.

Rehashing 2019 debates, Legislature targets the granular form of chlorpyrifos

08/05/20 8:43 AM By Brad Hooker

Debate has again flared up an insecticide widely used in other states and now banned in California from all uses except the granular form.

Daybreak: Chlorpyrifos bill sees contentious debate

07/31/20 2:11 PM By Brad Hooker

H-2A rights bill adds more mandates * Paid family leave could be expanded in CA

Bill targeting the granular form of chlorpyrifos advances

07/31/20 1:34 PM By Brad Hooker

United Farm Workers, a co-sponsor of the bill, labeled CDFA Secretary Karen Ross as “dangerous” for negotiating an exemption on the granular form under the ban.

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Open Mic: Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind.

This week’s Open Mic guest is Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind. As Congress and the White House continue to wrangle with economic stimulus policy and a national infrastructure plan, the Hoosier member of the House Ways and Means Committee is deeply concerned with the direction, price tag and potential tax increases in pending legislation. She supports a full array of sources to supply the nation’s energy needs and is excited about sustainability projects. She is encouraged by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s ability to address ag export issues. Walorski also believes cybersecurity is a huge and growing threat to the nation and suggests action is needed against Russia’s actions on this front.

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Opinion: America is missing an opportunity to lead in seafood production, leaving jobs on the table

In this opinion piece, Sean J. O’Scannlain with Fortune Fish & Gourmet discusses the need for federal legislation to clarify perimeters to establish an American aquaculture industry that would create jobs in many communities.

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Washington Week in Review: June 17, 2021: Processing capacity, immigration, and trade

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was on Capitol Hill this week discussing a wide array of USDA priorities, including the expansion of processing capacity in the meat sector. Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase have more on that and a look at where things stand on ag workforce legislation in the Senate in this week's video.

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