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Legislative

Policy coverage and information at the state and federal level that impacts agriculture.

Highlights

Water quality funding stirs debate

Feb 24, 2020

Legal Issues: Governor's IWILL legislation seeks to boost water quality funding for Iowa.

— the Detroit-Windsor crossing and the Blue Water Bridge between Port Huron, Mich., and Sarnia, Ontario

Bill addresses shortage of ag inspectors at U.S. borders

Feb 19, 2020

The legislation would authorize U.S. Customs to hire additional inspectors, support staff and K-9 teams.

Advocates from a variety of different issue areas gathered for today's Senate Rural Working Group meeting.

Addressing rural challenges

Feb 13, 2020

Senators launch Rural Working Group to address unique challenges facing rural areas.