FARM BILL

Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Where do animal welfare laws really come from?

A recent push to weaken California’s animal housing rules has raised eyebrows about who’s really behind it. Proposition 12, passed in 2018, sets minimum space requirements for farm animals like pigs and chickens. It’s meant to improve their living conditions, but some groups now want Congress to blo

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May 27 2026POLITICS

Why California’s Rules Are Making Food Pricier for Maine

Maine families have watched their grocery bills climb for years, and one big reason sits thousands of miles away in California. A state rule called Proposition 12 forces stores to sell only pork and eggs from animals kept in special pens. That sounds nice, but it costs farms more to follow the rules

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May 01 2026POLITICS

New Farm Bill Passes House Without Pesticide Protection Rule

The U. S. House of Representatives recently approved a new five-year farm bill, but not without first removing a controversial clause that would have shielded pesticide manufacturers from certain lawsuits. The vote moves the bill closer to becoming law, though it still needs Senate approval before h

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Republicans and Democrats Work Together on Government Funding, But Conservatives Have Concerns

In the halls of the Capitol, Republican leaders have managed to hammer out a deal on government funding. However, Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to negotiate with Democrats late in the year has left some conservatives feeling uneasy. The deal, which is set to be unveiled soon, includes a significan

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