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Election Changes Ag Leaders
November 5, 2020
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Election Changes Ag Leaders

House Ag Chairman Falls, Causing Leadership Shift in Farm Policy

Written by Chris Clayton
Published by Progressive Farmer

OMAHA (DTN) -- Farmers, by and large, are happy with the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, and the president's rural support helped in some key Senate and House races in battleground states in the election.

Arkansas Republican Rick Crawford re-elected to Congress
November 3, 2020
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Arkansas Republican Rick Crawford re-elected to Congress Written by Kaitlin Barger
Published by KATV

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Republican Rick Crawford has been re-elected to Congress. He ran unopposed.

Governor, Ark. delegation comment on SCOTUS confirmation
October 27, 2020
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Governor, Ark. delegation comment on SCOTUS confirmation

Written by Jorge Quiquivix
Published by KAIT8

 

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Both U.S. senators from Arkansas voted in favor of Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court justice on Monday evening.

Westside senior receives JROTC leadership award
October 23, 2020
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Westside senior receives JROTC leadership award Written by Logan Whaley
Published by KAIT8

BONO, Ark. (KAIT) - Cadet Laityn Tippy, a senior at Westside High School, won the Air Force JROTC Leadership Award, recognizing the most outstanding cadet in the world.

Biden's Amtrak trips prompt House GOP questions on costs, impact on railroad operations
October 22, 2020
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Biden's Amtrak trips prompt House GOP questions on costs, impact on railroad operations

'We are concerned that the Biden campaign's use of Amtrak's charter train redirected Amtrak's scarce resources,' a letter to the railroad's CEO stated

Written by David Aaro
Published by FOX News

 

He's long been known as "Amtrak Joe," from his Senate days of commuting by rail between the U.S. Capitol and his Delware home.

Congressman Crawford and Leaders of the US Agricultural Sector Meet with IICA Director General Manuel Otero
October 16, 2020
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Congressman Crawford and Leaders of the US Agricultural Sector Meet with IICA Director General Manuel Otero Written and Published by Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
PRICE Act introduced to aid cattle producers
October 15, 2020
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PRICE Act introduced to aid cattle producers Written by Kamryn Kozisek
Published by CSC Eagle

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced a new act hoping to help the U.S. cattle industry after COVID-19.

Region 8 Investigates: Could mail processing return to Jonesboro?
October 9, 2020
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Region 8 Investigates: Could mail processing return to Jonesboro? Written by Amanda Hanson
Published by KAIT8

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - When the Jonesboro Processing Center shut down in 2012 and moved to Memphis, mail service in rural communities, like Cherry Valley, took a hit.

U.S. unveils $11.8M for state broadband
October 8, 2020
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U.S. unveils $11.8M for state broadband Written by Frank Lockwood
Published by Arkansas Democrat Gazette

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Wednesday announced $11.8 million in federal grants to expand broadband access in rural Arkansas.

Three Natural State companies will receive the funds through the USDA's ReConnect Program, Perdue said during a virtual news announcement.

Jonesboro awarded $2.5 million grant for economic development
October 5, 2020
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Jonesboro awarded $2.5 million grant for economic development

The city of Jonesboro was awarded a $2.5 million in grants from the Delta Regional Authority and the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Written by Monae Stevens
Published by KAIT8

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The U.S. Department of Commerce presented the city of Jonesboro with a $2.5 million grant to expand rail storage for industrial park manufacturers.