S3E44: The Political Climate After The Midterm Elections with Jason Bryant - a podcast by WUD

S3E44: The Political Climate After The Midterm Elections with Jason Bryant 

This week, Allison Tristao interviews Jason Bryant, Lobbyist for Western United Dairies. Jason brings his expertise to Seen & Herd and analyzes the political climate post-midterm elections.

00:00 - Introduction

01:07 - Market Update by Tiffany LaMendola of Ever.Ag

04:49 - Start of interview with Jason Bryant.

05:30 - Assembly Bill (AB) 181 - California’s Statewide universal meal program for pre-k through Grade 12 expanding the School Lunch Program.

08:39 - AB 181 directly affects California-grown foods and ingredients, such as dairy products.

11:20 - California was more impactful to the congressional mid-term election than in recent history, partially due to redistricting.

15:48 - California’s State Legislature had many tight races this election cycle, 15+ with less than 1000 votes separating the top two candidates.

19:08 - With California’s new class of 37 legislators, Dairy has a unique challenge and opportunity ahead.

If you have any questions regarding this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com

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