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Congress Admits To Further Delays for 2023 Farm Bill

August 17, 2023August 21, 2023 Gina Clark Congress, Farm Bill

Congress will have to extend temporarily the lifespan of the 2018 farm bill because it will miss the Sept. 30 deadline.

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Ag Needs Stronger Representation in Washington

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 Kristi Ruggles Congress, Ray Starling

Much is said of big agriculture and its grip on Washington. And farmers have, in recent history, punched above their weight. But the forecast is not promising.

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Bill Calls for Paid Leave at Small Companies

March 17, 2020August 8, 2025 Kristi Ruggles COVID-19, Congress

The bill requires employers of small companies to pay up to $511 a day for sick leave and up to $200 a day for family leave.

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