Santa Maria state senator becomes legislative deal maker. (cover story)

The article focuses on the efforts of Republican Senator Abel Maldonado for the agricultural industry in California. It notes on his actions made to pass urban and agricultural projects especially on water bond issues, but vowed to go against on any efforts without significant water storage project. He mentions his plans during a visit at World Ag Expo to work on the $42 billion budget fiasco intended for the state's water supply with conservation programs which are much needed for the future.