With congressional districts settled, Montana is now drawing state-level voting maps for its legislative seats. The deadline for members of the public to submit their own maps for Senate and House seats was last week, to the Montana Districting and Apportionment Commission. The five members of the commission are now drafting their own maps to present to the public. .
Multiple studies have confirmed students across the country experienced significant learning loss during the pandemic. Now in Los Angeles, 108 community organizations and local agencies are sharing $7.8 million in grant money to help kids catch up. The California Community Foundation just announced the grants, as the final installment of a three-year program. .
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants through the Independent Processor Assistance Program. Johnathan Hladik, policy director at the Center for Rural Affairs, said the agency is expected to distribute nearly $10 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to Nebraskans, in an effort to improve and expand the state s meat-processing capabilities. "The program is designed to help our small and mid-sized meat lockers expand in the state," Hladik explained. " .
Congress wants to know what Americans would like to see in the next Farm Bill. Producer advocates in North Dakota say it is something everyone should pay attention to, while warning about talk of major cuts. The Farm Bill usually lasts five years and is currently set to expire in September 2023. .
LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska livestock producers and meat processors continue to work diligently to strengthen the nation’s food supply. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will award approximately $9.8 million in Independent Processor Assistance Program Grants…