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Rural Affairs Center Urges Farm Bill Action [audio]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:03:43 +0000

Sheridan has grabbed the top spot on livability.com's list of the best small towns in America. Business Reporter Sharon Fain has details. The Center For Rural Affairs is urging citizens, especially those in rural areas to reach out to their congressional delegation to urge action on a new farm bill. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Vilsack Concerned About Lack of Farm Bill [audio]

Doug Randall — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:10:01 +0000

The Wyoming Economic Development Association and the Wyoming Chamber Partnership will host the Regional Fall Economic Summit and Community Development Conference Wednesday and Thursday in Riverton. Amy Richards has details. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says if no new farm bill is passed before the new congress convenes in January, the whole process will have to start again with the risk of far bigger cuts in programs. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Vilsack Raises Farm Bill Concerns [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:40:12 +0000

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says if a new farm bill is not signed into law before the current bill expires at the end of this month it will raise a number of disturbing questions. A joint training exercise is scheduled for Friday at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution in Torrington. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Lummis Hoping for Farm Bill Compromise [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:12:51 +0000

Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis is hoping a compromise can be worked out on a new farm bill before the existing bill expires at the end of this month. She says if not, the current bill will likely be extended. The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted Friday to contract with Groathouse Construction of Laramie for the renovation and expansion of the facility which will be known as the Half Acre Recreation and Wellness Center. Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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WYDOT Awards Over $28 Million For Nine Road Projects [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:05:41 +0000

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $28.9 million for nine highway projects around the state during its June meeting in Cheyenne. Doug Randall reports. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says there's precious little time left for the house to pass its version of a farm, food and jobs bill. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Senate Committee Begins Looking at Farm Bill

Amy Richards — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:05:28 +0000

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee starts looking at amendments to the new draft of the farm bill today. The newest version of the bill appeared last week. Great Lakes Airlines says it will drop its flights out of Gillette beginning next month. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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