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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daybreak: Water boards are doing 'less with less'

10/16/20 10:47 AM By Brad Hooker

Cal/OSHA rushes COVID-19 regulations * Fish plan progresses * Farm Bureau convention goes virtual

Lawmakers clash over farmworker outbreaks and shaming companies

09/02/20 8:30 AM By Brad Hooker

Partisan tensions reached a tipping in the final night of the legislative session, as an argument grew heated over a farmworker bill in the Assembly.

California Democrats divided over carbon sequestration goals for agriculture

08/18/20 12:20 PM By Brad Hooker

Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about granting broad regulatory authority over farmlands to a single agency.

An expansion on paid family leave gains support, despite ag concerns

07/31/20 1:54 PM By Brad Hooker

Senate Bill 1383, a measure to expand paid family leave to 12 weeks, passed a critical committee this week.

Expansion of paid family leave raises concerns for small farmers

06/09/20 7:41 AM By Brad Hooker

The Legislature is considering a budget trailer bill that would expand family medical leave as a requirement for smaller businesses and to cover more medical situations.

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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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