Committee hears testimony supporting bill to clarify Missouri water law for farms Lawmakers and farm groups told the Special Committee on Real Issues that House Bill 3076 would remove ambiguous language—specifically the phrase 'water contaminant'—that could be read to subject routine farming activities to Missouri DNR permitting. Proponents said the change protects voluntary conservation programs and aligns state law with current practice.

Missouri lawmakers are pushing to eliminate the term "water contaminant" from state law to protect routine farming practices from unnecessary permits—could this be a game-changer for agriculture?

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Board of Public Works grants draw praise from zoo, scenic railroad, Chesapeake Bay Trust and Signal 13 Witnesses at the Board of Public Works segment thanked the committee for grants that support the Maryland Zoo’s master plan, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s tourism work, Chesapeake Bay Trust programs, and Signal 13’s support for police families; DLS flagged a recommended $8M reduction for the Baltimore CAD project pending alternative funding approaches.

Grantees from the Maryland Zoo to the Chesapeake Bay Trust are urging the Board of Public Works to maintain crucial funding that supports conservation, education, and community projects.

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These Cape Buffalo were part of a large group we came across in Zimbabwe. They move quite freely and often have a very large range.

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USDA official assures FSA staffing will prioritize farmer support amid office closures USDA commits to addressing staff shortages and office closures in FSA to support farmers.

USDA officials are prioritizing staffing solutions to keep Farm Service Agency offices open and ready to support our farmers despite alarming closures and resource challenges.

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