S6 E20: Sorting through CCA’s legislative priorities this year: Wolves, grizzlies, goats and good fire — and how those bills fared

Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast

Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast
S6 E20: Sorting through CCA’s legislative priorities this year: Wolves, grizzlies, goats and good fire — and how those bills fared
Oct 05, 2026 Season 6 Episode 20 California Cattlemen's Association

At the time of recording, it was the final day of California’s legislative session for Governor Newsom to act on legislation—his final time doing so as California’s governor. Joining us to sort through how several of CCA’s legislative priorities fared this year is CCA Vice President of Government Affairs Kirk Wilbur. We discuss the outcome of the state budget, plus legislation involving predators, good fire, and other issues CCA has tracked throughout the year, including bills being signed and vetoed right up to the deadline.

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