State legislation

State legislation

PRESS RELEASE: Governor Newsom signs SB 72 into law, advancing long-term and reliable water supply for all

Press Release/Notice

Policy and regulation

October 4, 2025

Press release from CA Water for All CA Water for All is excited to share that Governor Newsom has signed SB...

SJV WATER: Kern County supervisor predicts “death of SGMA” after groundwater bill is tabled

Groundwater News

September 30, 2025

By Lois Henry, SJV Water A pair of bills that arose out of the ongoing fight over groundwater in eastern...

PRESS RELEASE: SAFER water for California’s future: Legislature moves to continue safe drinking water program past 2030

Conservation organizations & coalitions

Policy and regulation

September 11, 2025

Press release from multiple organizations Today, the Governor and Legislature released a three-party deal that would protect safe drinking water...

PRESS RELEASE: CA environmental groups decry this year as the state’s worst legislative year for the environment and climate in recent history

Conservation organizations & coalitions

Policy and regulation

September 11, 2025

Press release from multiple organizations This legislative session was marred by significant deregulation and increased government handouts to the most...

PRESS RELEASE: Landmark legislation to address California’s water supply challenges heads to the Governor’s desk

Guest Contributor

Policy and regulation

September 5, 2025

Press release from California Water for All: SB 72 (Caballero), critical water legislation to transform the state’s water management approach,...

PRESS RELEASE: First in the nation ban on plastic microbeads in personal products headed to Governor Newsom’s desk

Legislator/Elected Official

Policy and regulation

September 4, 2025

Press release from Assemblymember Tasha Boerner: Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 823 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-Encinitas) passed the Senate Floor...

COMMENTARY: Will the state stand by its own groundwater law?

Indian Wells Valley

Policy and regulation

August 22, 2025

By Phillip Peters, First District Supervisor on the Kern County Board of Supervisors and board member of the Indian Wells...

PRESS RELEASE: Over 200 Organizations Call for Major Fixes to New CA State Permitting Law To Protect Public Health, Air and Water Quality, and Natural Lands

Conservation organizations & coalitions

Policy and regulation

August 13, 2025

A coalition of over 200 organizations from throughout California today called on Governor Newsom and the California Legislature to immediately...

COMMENTARY: California groundwater reform sets a dangerous precedent. Lawmakers should think twice

Commentary Groundwater News Policy and regulation

August 8, 2025

By David Saint-Amand, board president of the Indian Wells Valley Water District This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign...

COMMENTARY: Legislators must protect communities and groundwater from pollution from advanced manufacturing facilities

Guest Contributor

Commentary Policy and regulation

July 25, 2025

By Deja McCauley, Land Use and Health Program Manager, Physicians for Social Responsibility Los Angeles California legislators voted on June...

SJV WATER: Bill may extend lifeline to Tulare County farmers left behind after groundwater agency implosion

Groundwater News Policy and regulation

July 23, 2025

By Lisa McEwen, SJV Water Farmers in the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) can see a light at the...

VIDEO: Water Blueprint leaders headline AgCenter Water Roundtable Discussion

Water Blueprint for the SJ Valley

Policy and regulation

July 17, 2025

Panel weighs in on California’s evolving water policies and the latest regulations impacting the Valley From the Water Blueprint for...

PRESS RELEASE: State legislators moving forward two bills that would support Ridgecrest’s water security

Press Release/Notice

Groundwater News Policy and regulation

July 9, 2025

Press release from the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority As the Indian Wells Valley groundwater basin continues to face critical...

DAN WALTERS: California lawmakers finally achieve ‘holy grail’ reform of state’s key environmental law

Commentary Policy and regulation

July 2, 2025

By Dan Walters, Cal Matters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Jerry Brown once...

REACTIONS: Delta leaders applaud exclusion of Delta tunnel from budget; Tunnel proponents say streamlining efforts will continue

Delta Conveyance Project Policy and regulation

June 26, 2025

Governor Newsom and state lawmakers have reached a budget agreement for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, though additional budget items are...

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