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Tennessee joins list of states requesting that hot rotisserie chicken be eligible for SNAP

On August 15, 2025, in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, by David Elrod

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee this week filed a waiver with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting that hot rotisserie chicken be made eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Senate confirms top USDA legal and trade officials

On August 8, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

The Senate over the weekend confirmed two nominees for the top legal and trade positions at USDA. The chamber is now in recess through Labor Day.

USDA announces reorganization plan

On August 1, 2025, in USDA, by David Elrod

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced a reorganization plan, with much of the federal workforce expected to be relocated from the Washington, D.C. area.

White House announces tariff increases

On August 1, 2025, in Tariffs, by David Elrod

President Donald Trump this week signed an Executive Order raising tariff rates for dozens of countries around the world.

USTR’s Julie Callahan nominated as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

On July 18, 2025, in Nominations, by David Elrod

President Trump on Thursday nominated Dr. Julie Callahan, currently the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy, to the position of Chief Agricultural Negotiator.

House, Senate continue FY2026 appropriations progress

On July 18, 2025, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

House appropriators made progress this week on multiple individual spending bills for FY2026, while Senate appropriations leadership gave indications for action next week ahead of the August recess.

Senate Appropriations Committee approves FY26 Ag Appropriations bill

On July 11, 2025, in Appropriations, by David Elrod

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved its FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations bill by a 27-0 unanimous vote.

Senate passes the One Big Beautiful Bill; House vote imminent

On July 2, 2025, in Budget Reconciliation, by David Elrod

The Senate this week passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a collection of tax cut extensions, Medicaid and SNAP reforms, military funding, and other GOP priorities. House leadership is now working to approve the package prior to the party’s July 4 deadline.

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Tennessee joins list of states requesting that hot rotisserie chicken be eligible for SNAP

Senate confirms top USDA legal and trade officials

USDA announces reorganization plan

White House announces tariff increases

USTR’s Julie Callahan nominated as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

House, Senate continue FY2026 appropriations progress

Senate Appropriations Committee approves FY26 Ag Appropriations bill

Senate passes the One Big Beautiful Bill; House vote imminent

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