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USDA announces new AMS administrator

On May 16, 2025, in USDA, by David Elrod

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced that Erin Morris will succeed Bruce Summers as administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to allow CHNV parole program to be terminated

On May 9, 2025, in Immigration, Labor Issues, Legal Matters, by David Elrod

The Justice Department this week asked the Supreme Court to allow the administration to end a program known as CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela), a parole program that the administration would like to terminate before being blocked by a Boston judge.

House budget reconciliation committee hearings start next week

On May 9, 2025, in Budget Reconciliation, by David Elrod

House committees have begun scheduling markups for various pieces of the upcoming budget reconciliation package.

Make America Healthy Again Commission report to be released next week

On May 9, 2025, in Executive Orders, Health, by David Elrod

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report is planned to be released next week.

President Trump to submit FY2026 budget proposal to Congress today

On May 2, 2025, in Appropriations, Federal Budget News, by David Elrod

President Trump is expected to submit his FY2026 budget request to Congress today. The request is reported to include cuts to nondefense discretionary spending by more than $160 billion.

EPA again allows summertime use of E15

On May 2, 2025, in Ethanol, by David Elrod

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced it will approve the use of E15 gasoline nationwide this summer.

Arkansas to make hot rotisserie chicken eligible for SNAP program

On April 25, 2025, in State Issues, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, by David Elrod

Arkansas submitted a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this month requesting, among other things, that hot rotisserie chicken be included in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Bipartisan HPAI research legislation introduced in House

On April 17, 2025, in Legislative, by David Elrod

Representatives Sarah McBride (D-DE) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) this week introduced legislation to designate highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as a high priority research issue area for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

House passes budget resolution, Congress moving to next phase of budget reconciliation process

On April 11, 2025, in Legislative, by David Elrod

The House this week passed a budget resolution, following the Senate’s passage late last week, setting up the next step in accomplishing President Trump’s tax, border, and energy agenda.

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USDA announces new AMS administrator

Justice Department asks Supreme Court to allow CHNV parole program to be terminated

House budget reconciliation committee hearings start next week

Make America Healthy Again Commission report to be released next week

President Trump to submit FY2026 budget proposal to Congress today

EPA again allows summertime use of E15

Arkansas to make hot rotisserie chicken eligible for SNAP program

Bipartisan HPAI research legislation introduced in House

House passes budget resolution, Congress moving to next phase of budget reconciliation process

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