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Arkansas Bill Would Prevent SNAP Users From Buying Unhealthy Foods
Interestingly, many low-income homes are not deprived of food. Instead, a common occurrence among poverty-stricken houses is obesity.
President Trump Wants $8.6 Billion for Border Wall
“Build the Wall” is one of President Trump’s most well-known campaign promises. Now, almost at the end of his term, there is still no wall or money for the wall.
Senator Cunningham’s Legislative Column for March 7, 2019
As regular readers of this report may recall, I’ve followed the controversy surrounding the federal REAL ID Act closely.
USDA Invests $181 Million in Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be giving $181 million to twenty-seven different states.
Commentary Oregon County Works to Continue Updating All Addresses
Most, if not all, of Oregon County, MO now has actual street address. This was mentioned by county commissioner.
Planned Parenthood Loses Funding With President Trump’s New Rule
The Trump administration came up with a new rule that will partially defund Planned Parenthood and other health services that offer abortion.
President Trump Appoints Governor Parson to Council of Governors
On Wednesday, February 21st, President Trump announced that he was appointing Missouri Governor Mike Parson to the Council of Governors.
Governor Mike Parson Proclaims National FFA Week in Missouri
On February 19th Missouri Governor Mike Parson proclaimed February 16th through the 23rd as National Future Farmers of America Week in Missouri.
President Trump Signs Directive Explaining Military Branch “Space Force”
After a few weeks of rumors about the Space Policy Directive 4, President Trump signed the directive during a ceremony on February 19th.
President Trump Declares a National Emergency Concerning Southern Border
Although he brought up various topics during his speech, one seems to be stuck in everyone’s head.
President Trump Expected to Sign Bill to Avoid Another Government Shutdown
In December the United States experienced a partial government shutdown due to President Trump wanting funds for his border wall.