If passed, Assembly Bill 199, the “Choose California” bill, would mandate that state institutions purchase foods from California farms so long as their prices are not more than 5 percent more expensive than identical items from outside the state. Read More…
Three seats remain empty on the UC Board of Regents after one member was not confirmed by the state senate and another two members’ 12-year terms came to a close at the end of February. Appointing individuals to fill any vacancies on the board is the responsibility of Gov. Jerry Read More…
Gov. Jerry Brown will have until March 1 to decide whether to reappoint UC Regents George Marcus and Odessa Johnson once their terms expire at the end of the month. Curan Mehra covers higher education.