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Casselton, ND

Columbus, OH

WASHINGTON, July 31, 2024 – A Senate committee Wednesday voted to provide the Affordable Connectivity Program with $7 billion in new funding, but Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, indicated he would object if the bill reached the Senate floor. The ACP funding was offered as an amendment sponsored by Sen....

Senate Panel Approves $7 Billion for Affordable Connectivity Program

Alabama State

NewsOne

Biden's administration issued $2 billion to black and minority farmers who experienced mistreatment by the USDA, as announced on Wednesday.
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Black Farmers Granted $2 Billon From USDA To Address Historical Discrimination

TravelNoire

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached a historic $2.2 billion settlement to compensate Black and other minority farmers who faced years of systemic discrimination in farm lending programs. This landmark agreement will address decades of unfair treatment. It will also provide financial assistance to those affected by discriminatory practices before January 2021.

USDA Announces $2 Billion Settlement For Black And Minority Farmers

Texas State

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Shabbir Ahmad

As Congress debates a historic $1 trillion farm bill, Texas farmers are watching closely, hopeful that the legislation could bring much-needed support to an industry facing numerous challenges. However, with the bill's passage still uncertain, many in the agricultural community are anxious about the future.

$1 Trillion Farm Bill Could Aid Texas Farmers, But Congressional Approval Remains Uncertain

Washington, DC

Farmers are not the only ones suffering from low commodity prices and a languishing farm bill. The Ag equipment industry is also taking a hit, which has some on Capitol Hill worried. John Deere and Precision Planting and Ziegler Ag are all reducing their workforce or closing plants. In Washington D.C. this week, farmer and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said the reason for the hit is fairly obvious.

Ag Equipment Industry Hurt By A Lack Of A Farm Bill

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Black and other minority farmers are receiving $2 billion in direct payments from the federal government after facing years of discrimination.

Black, Minority Farmers Get $2 Billion From USDA After Discrimination

North Carolina State

Burnsville, NC

Town Talks

With the rise of remote work, you now have the flexibility to live anywhere, making it easier to consider calling one of North Carolina's charming small towns home. As the cost of living continues to soar in major cities, more people are choosing to relocate to smaller towns where their money stretches further.

These Are The 4 Most Charming North Carolina Towns To Move To

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Oklahoma State

The Hill

The decades-long battle over nearly 9,500 acres in Oklahoma is coming to a head in Washington, D.C. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) secured a farm bill provision that would block transfer of the land, which currently hosts a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) research facility and sits atop sizable oil and gas reserves, “except as otherwise specifically authorized by law.”

GOP lawmaker squares off with USDA, tribes over farm bill land transfer

Oregon State

LA GRANDE — The Eastern Oregon Counties Association (EOCA) has voiced strong opposition to Senator Ron Wyden’s reintroduction of the River Democracy Act (S.192), which seeks to designate 4,700 miles of Oregon waterways as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. In a letter sent to Senator Wyden on July 31, the EOCA outlined its concerns regarding the potential impacts of the legislation on local communities and land management practices.

Eastern Oregon Counties Association opposes Sen. Wyden over River Democracy Act

One group is seeking an emergency injunction citing the Supreme Court’s repeal of the Chevron Doctrine

Discrimination relief payments begin as some Black farmers ask courts to include heirs in program

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Eden, NC

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Virginia State

Straight Arrow News SANcom

Dominion Energy is building an offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia, but until it is done, some residents will have to pay more.

Energy bills going up in Virginia to pay for planned offshore wind farm

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

A primary election in southeast Wyoming symbolizes much of the turmoil within the state’s Republican Party, as one candidate hews to more moderate politics while the other bends toward the far right.

Republican legislative primary outside Cheyenne reflects Wyoming GOP’s divide

Lake Mary, FL

If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced 14,502 Kentuckians registered to vote in July. “Kentuckians are signing up to vote in big numbers, because they trust the integrity of our elections,” said Secretary of State Michael Adams.

Kentucky voter registrations increased by more than 14,500 in July, the most since 2022

Many vital provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are due to end at the close of next year. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says Congress must not lose sight of protecting those provisions. Duvall says, “Our family farms are already burdened by inflation, increased supply...

Farmers and Ranchers Need Congress to Focus on Tax Reform

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Black people represent 10.8% of Denver’s and 4.1% of Colorado’s populations, according to Census statistics. But they are almost four times more likely than other races to become homeless, according to the Point in Time count. They represent 4.11% of Colorado's population but 16.7% of people experiencing homelesssness. So why is that?

Denver's homeless crisis: Disparities for Black community

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Collaboration, government efficiency highlight US Senate committee hearing at Grand Farm

CASSELTON — While hosting a congressional field hearing, Greg Tehven, one of the founders of North Dakota’s Grand Farm, called on the federal government to honor...

Collaboration, government efficiency highlight US Senate committee hearing at Grand Farm

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