Georgia is the eleventh state to join the program, which will allow greater access to the domestic market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the state of…
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Bureau of Land Management Reports Record Second Quarter Oil and Gas Lease Sales
A record-breaking $4.1 billion in oil and gas lease sales was generated in support of the president’s Energy Dominance initiative. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that a…
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Security Incident at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
A Secret Service agent was injured, but all guests were safely evacuated Late Saturday evening, President Donald Trump and other government leaders were safely evacuated from the White…
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FHWA Invests in Rural Bridge Rebuilding Projects
The funding supports the repair and replacement of 119 bridges across multiple states. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced nearly $408 million in funding to support bridge…
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DHS Secretary Rushed to D.C. Hospital
The department announced the secretary is “alert and recovering.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was taken to a District of Columbia emergency room on Tuesday after experiencing an…
Read MoreUSDA Launches Portal for Farmers Who Experienced Lawfare
Secretary Rollins announces the new resource after dropping trespassing charges against South Dakota farmers. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the launch of an online portal last week…
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Interior Secretary Finalizes Protections for Rapid Creek Watershed
20,510 acres of Black Hills forest have been withdrawn from mining leases for 20 years. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland finalized protections for the Pactola Reservoir-Rapid Creek…
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Interior Secretary Announces Greater Sage Grouse Protections
The plan would restrict oil and gas drilling as well as solar and wind projects. The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has proposed updates to the…
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USDA Announces High-Speed Internet Grant for North and South Dakota
Department distributes the fifth round of ReConnect funding for rural homes and businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $173 million in funding to provide high-speed internet…
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Interior Department Announces Investment in Rural Water Projects
$43 million will support six projects currently under construction. The Department of the Interior (DOI) is investing an additional $43 million into the construction of six rural water…
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