I'm a partner and lead of the Government Relations Team for Kahn, Soares & Conway. Cal Poly alumni. Three great kids and a fantastic wife.
Elk Grove, California
Joined February 2009
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Flooded rice fields are teeming with fish food! This short clip featuring @CalTrout scientist Jacob Montgomery the difference in nutrients available to fish traveling through a managed floodplain compared to the river.
@UCDavisWater
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Did you know CA's rice fields serve as vital habitats for young salmon? By supporting practices that transform rice fields into thriving wetlands, we're not only bolstering our agriculture but also giving a much-needed boost to our salmon populations.
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Raising awareness - especially among residential citrus tree owners - is key in the fight against #HLB. Every effort counts in protecting our groves from this incurable threat. Thanks to @NBCLA for shedding light on this critical issue. #StopTheSpread
Incredibly important story from @NBCLA on the status of #HLB spread in California.
HLB (Citrus Greening Disease) is an existential threat to California's citrus industry. There is no cure. Infected trees must be destroyed.
Learn More 👇
#StopTheSpread
nbclosangeles.com/on-air/doz…
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California is experiencing an outbreak of invasive fruit flies. If you are traveling there from overseas, declare agricultural products to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the border. You can help protect the Golden State! plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.go…
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EDITORIAL: CA’s insurance market is sitting on a ticking time bomb: the fast-growing FAIR Plan. But instead of acknowledging that rates need to go up to stabilize the industry, congressional Democrats are warning about “unchecked corporate interests.” sfchronicle.com/opinion/edit…
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The recalled melons at risk of salmonella contamination are from Arizona. California grown cantaloupes are not part of this recall. California cantaloupe growers follow rigorous food safety practices, and they are inspected multiple times by third party auditors. #foodsafety
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I'm proud to announce my bill AB 454 was signed by Governor Newsom. This bill will allow CA Rice Commission to issue a drought declaration when necessary and maintain board representation of all rice farmers and handlers, including those impacted by drought.
#CaLeg #CaRiceFarmers
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“By expanding the availability of homegrown biofuels, we are strengthening our energy independence, creating new market opportunities and revenue streams for American producers, and bringing good-paying jobs and other economic benefits to rural and farm communities.” @SecVilsack
Today @SecVilsack announced USDA's plan to invest up to $500 million from @POTUS' Inflation Reduction Act to increase the availability of domestic biofuels and give Americans additional cleaner fuel options at the pump. usda.gov/media/press-release…
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California delayed drought relief for ag businesses—as small towns struggle to survive | Agri-Pulse agri-pulse.com/articles/1929…
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Justin Staas shares how the 2022 season grounded planes affected air companies like Farm Air. This year will be vital the #sacvalley small businesses and families that depend on planted #carice fields. Hear more:
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FARMER Funding is extremely important to the health and welfare of Feather River. It needs to be restored! @GavinNewsom @JoshBeckerSV @asmstevebennett @AirResources @FeatherRiverAir @AsmMeganDahle @JimWoodAD2 @AsmAguiarCurry @ilike_mike
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Hear how a pilot Salmon Project aims to help the state’s dwindling fish population by tracking their movements in the #carice field turned working science lab from @ucdavis researcher Alex Wampler. #sacvalley @UCDavisWater
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Congratulations to PG Baseball’s own, Westmont College commit, Griffin Brown for being named to the Optimist All-Star Team!
#EagleStrong🦅 #pghsbaseball @PGHS_Baseball
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We hear from #ButteCounty Supervisor Tod Kimmelshue about his concerns for the county economy this year due to drought and lack of ag income. #cawater #carice #caleg #117thcongress
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Big Day of Giving is here and thanks to early donations we are currently at 33% of our goal for the day. Please join us now #BDOG2022 and help us achieve our goal of $10,000! To make a donation please visit bigdayofgiving.org/CRWF.
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#SitesReservoir provides environmental, water supply, flood protection, and recreation benefits for the State of California for generations to come. To learn more about the project, please visit sitesproject.org/.