David Elrod, Author at Washington Report

Darling Ingredients earns Newsweek award

On December 15, 2023, in Industry Notes, Sustainability, by David Elrod

Darling Ingredients this week was named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2024.

Marel announces new CEO

On December 15, 2023, in Industry Notes, by David Elrod

Marel this week announced the appointment of Arni Sigurdsson as chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Congress adjourns for the week with no agreement on top line FY2024 government funding levels

On December 8, 2023, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

Congress adjourned for the week without determining the total spending levels for its FY2024 appropriations bills.

Congressional retirements start piling up, including former House Speaker

On December 8, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

Numerous Members of Congress have announced they will not be running for reelection, including former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) this week.

USDA formally publishes Packers and Stockyards Act rule

On December 1, 2023, in GIPSA, Packers & Stockyards Act, Regulatory, by David Elrod

USDA this week formally published in the Federal Register the “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” rule. The Department has established a 75-day implementation period, implying an effective compliance date of February 12, 2024.

House swears in new member, bringing the chamber to full capacity

On December 1, 2023, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) this week swore in Republican Celeste Maloy to represent Utah’s 2nd Congressional district, bringing the chamber to full capacity at 435 members.

Congress extends government funding into two separate dates in early 2024, extends Farm Bill through FY2024

On November 17, 2023, in Appropriations, Farm Bill, by David Elrod

Congress this week passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) funding the government at current levels through two separate dates in 2024 and included a one-year extension to the 2018 Farm Bill, which expired at the end of FY2023.

Democrats retain Kentucky gubernatorial, control of Virginia legislature

On November 9, 2023, in Elections, by David Elrod

In an off-year election night, Democrats retained control of the Governor’s office in Kentucky and won control of the legislature in Virginia. Various other states held elections as well, with Mississippi retaining its Republican governor and Democrats keeping control of New Jersey’s statehouse majority.

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Darling Ingredients earns Newsweek award

Marel announces new CEO

Congress adjourns for the week with no agreement on top line FY2024 government funding levels

Congressional retirements start piling up, including former House Speaker

USDA formally publishes Packers and Stockyards Act rule

House swears in new member, bringing the chamber to full capacity

Congress extends government funding into two separate dates in early 2024, extends Farm Bill through FY2024

Democrats retain Kentucky gubernatorial, control of Virginia legislature

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