SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D-Stockton) was encouraged by Governor Newsom’s proposed 2022-23 State Budget that totals $286.4 billion.
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.
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua (D- Stockton) has been appointed this week to serve on the Commission for Economic Development.
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.”
