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Farm Hands West: Wade departs CFWC, Lara joins CALF, Brierley confirmed as Arizona Director of Agriculture

06/25/25 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

The California Farm Water Coalition executive director Mike Wade will step down in February. Matthew Dumlao was appointed executive officer of the California State Lands Commission. The Foundation for Fresh Produce selected Jelena Gligorijević to fill the newly-created role of chief medical officer.

The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation hired Jessica Lara as marketing and communications manager. Paul Brierley was confirmed as Arizona Director of Agriculture by the state senate. He was previously executive director of the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture and earlier served as a director for the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation.

Farm Hands West: Anderson tapped as Chamber water issues advocate; American Floral Endowment elections; Duarte names new COS

08/28/24 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

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The California Chamber of Commerce added Kristopher Anderson to staff as a water issues policy advocate. Anderson was most recently with the Association of California Water Agencies. The Napa County Farm Bureau hired Peter Rumble as CEO.

McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture recently added three members to the sales team: Michelle Roman,Bob Steinlage, Angie Munroe. Wish Farms promoted James Peterson to chief operating officer. Russell Stokes joined Casper’s Ice Cream, a subsidiary of MidOcean Partners, as CEO.

Newsom delivers Jan 2023 budget proposal

California’s budget shortfall takes center stage as Legislature gears up

01/17/24 8:10 AM By Brad Hooker

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Sweeping cuts have cast a shadow over the legislative session, downsizing and delaying ambitious policies. Ag lobbyists will be hitting that message hard with lawmakers looking to make their policy mark.

Farm Hands West: Ortiz tapped to CalChamber vice president role

02/08/23 7:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

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The California Chamber of Commerce and the Western Association of Conference Executives has jointly brought on Nick Ortiz as CalChamber vice president of local chamber relations and W.A.C.E. president and CEO, effective Feb. 27.

Calif. business groups seek to head off fast-food regulatory council

08/24/22 7:10 AM By Philip Brasher

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The California Chamber of Commerce and other business groups are trying to head off passage of a bill that would set up an agency to set labor standards for quick-service cafes and restaurants.

UFW bill could be a backstop to SCOTUS decision in union case

05/05/21 6:15 AM By Brad Hooker

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California lawmakers are considering a bill to ease the rules for unions recruiting workers, as the Supreme Court considers setting limits on California's landmark farmworker law.

‘Job killer’ bills on bereavement and family leave advance

04/13/21 7:09 AM By Brad Hooker

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Lawmakers recently debated two labor bills on CalChamber’s annual list of “job killers.”

GOP lawmaker joins climate bill to help ag

03/26/21 7:05 AM By Brad Hooker

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A bill on carbon sequestration opposed by farm groups has gained an unusual ally.

State set to approve extension on paid sick leave

03/16/21 12:00 AM By Brad Hooker

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Lawmakers are seeking to extend paid sick leave for workers exposed to COVID-19, with business groups and Republicans in opposition.

Employers remain concerned over Cal/OSHA standards for COVID-19

01/22/21 11:05 AM By Brad Hooker

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Business groups said fears have continued to linger over heavy fines for noncompliance despite new guidelines.

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