Villapudua Provides Equity and Financial Relief for California’s Wine Industry
LODI – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) celebrated the signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 239, which allows customers of wineries and tasting rooms to purchase a refill of their personal wine containers.
Villapudua Receives Appointment to Guide California’s Economic Policy
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D- Stockton) has been appointed this week to serve on the Commission for Economic Development.
Fill her up: Gov. signs bill that allows for refilling wine bottles
SALINAS – A bill that has its origins in Monterey County, was recently signed into law allowing consumers to bring their own wine bottles to be refilled at participating tasting rooms, reducing waste and expanding business.
“It is important to have a level playing field for all winery establishments. The new legislation allows wineries to reduce packaging waste and cost,” said Heather Brand, owner I. Brand & Family Winery. “This is a win, win situation. We can reduce our environmental footprint and pass savings through to our guests and customers.”
State Allocates $15 Million for Pollinators
Villapudua Leads Critical Investment Opportunity for Agriculture Community
California Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) celebrated the Assembly’s approval of $15 million recently to support our state’s pollinator habitats.
Villapudua Applauds Planned Relocation of the University of Silicon Andhra to San Joaquin County
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Villapudua (D-Stockton) celebrated this morning’s announcement that the University of Silicon Andhra, a 4-Year WASC accredited University, will relocate to San Joaquin County, just outside of the City of Tracy.