Here are the main stories in this issue:

• An update on the state budget from Vice President Gomes: "Now is the time for action!" (page 1)
• 'What if' planning continues: Gomes appoints two committees to explore options for organizing UCCE for the future, including fee-for-service opportunities (page 2)
• Gomes meets with stakeholders (page 2
• (UC stakeholders object to state budget cuts (page 3)
• Next ANR town-hall conference call set for May 21 at 10 a.m. (page 3)