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Farmers work with lawmakers to fund repairs to California's water infrastructure

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Farmers and ranchers are working with lawmakers to pass legislation to fund repairs and upgrades to California’s water infrastructure.

Senate Bill 559, from Senator Melissa Hurtado, would provide more than $300 million in repairs on the Friant-Kern canal and other projects across the central valley.

The California Farm Bureau supports the improvements.

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