The US government issued its National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct, emphasizing enhanced human rights due diligence requirements for federal contractors. This guidance, aimed at ensuring robust reporting and oversight of human rights violations in federal supply chains, could significantly impact companies like State Water Contractors by mandating higher standards for ethical business practices.

The Third District Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the California Department of Water Resources, upholding amendments that extend water supply contracts for the State Water Project until 2085. In a press release, State Water Contractors endorsed the decision, emphasizing its critical role in ensuring reliable, affordable water for millions, including disadvantaged communities.

State Water Contractors, representing 27 public water suppliers, initiated a lawsuit in Superior Court in Fresno County to challenge a new state permit authorizing water deliveries. The permit change, linked to policies from the Trump administration, has sparked controversy in California's complex water delivery system impacting millions of residents, farmers, and critical habitats.