Nearly twice as many meat-processing plants employ short-term foreign workers than in 2015, “a small but growing trend,” according to an Investigate Midwest report.
It's not secret that area private schools in the Mid-Columbia are seeing record enrollments, inquires and interest. Here's some of the stats. As the pandemic drags on, interest in these schools continues to grow.
The money comes from a grant fund set up 7 years ago, however, some business leaders and officials believe that money could be spent on more topical issues--namely more marketing and assistance due to Pandemic.
Seattle has a nickname, an arena sponsor and made up lost time on arena construction. It was all needed as the one-year countdown seems to have started for the Kraken season debut.
The House of Representatives released language for legislation to keep the government operating at current funding levels and extends the USDA’s hemp pilot program.
President Trump and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue announced another aid package for ag producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs due to COVID-19.