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44 Americans infected but not all show signs of sickness of coronavirus; and NC counties declare 2nd Amendment sanctuaries.

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The Nevada Culinary Workers Union has declined to endorse a candidate ahead of the start of early voting tomorrow. Former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg has been focused on Super Tuesday, but other candidates are now joining him in those 14 states, plus American Samoa and "Democrats Abroad."

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Since 2018, California has had a law in place allowing businesses to prepare food in home kitchens. (Andy Dean/Adobe Stock)

Stymied in Legislature, WA Home-Kitchen Backers Won't Give Up

Friday, February 14, 2020

SEATTLE -- While a bill to legalize home kitchens for businesses has died in the Washington state Legislature, supporters believe the effort helped ...Read More

Last year, China bought nearly 264,000 tons of soybeans from farmers in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Adobe Stock)

Report: US-China Trade Deficit Cost AR More than 24,000 Jobs

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas lost more than 24,000 jobs between 2001 and 2018 because of the ongoing trade deficit with China, according to a new ...Read More

When you shop for groceries, do you know where to look in the store to find out about product recalls? A new report says most supermarkets do a poor job of sharing this information. (shock/Adobe Stock)

Report: Supermarkets Not Up-Front about Food Recalls

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

PHOENIX -- Most Americans aren't hearing about food recalls, which could have serious repercussions for public health, according to a new report ...Read More

Many parents aren't aware of free school breakfast, after-school and summer meal programs. (New Africa/Adobe Stock)

Turn Up to Fight Childhood Hunger

Monday, February 10, 2020

NEW YORK -- A leading child nutrition program has joined forces with a major media platform to fight child hunger. One-in-six children in New York ...Read More

About 10% of Oregon's population lives in neighborhoods considered difficult to count for the next census. (Tada Images/Adobe Stock)

OR Food Banks Stress Importance of Accurate 2020 Census

Friday, February 7, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Food Bank is mobilizing its statewide network to ensure every Oregonian is counted in this year's census. This is the first ...Read More

The University of North Dakota says dozens of potential applicants already are awaiting its new Ph.D program that focuses on indigenous health issues. (Adobe Stock)

New UND Program to Focus on Health Issues for Indigenous People

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has approved a new Ph.D program at the University of North Dakota, where students can ...Read More

A new proposed rule change by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would weaken school meal nutrition standards put into place in 2012. (Adobe Stock)

Proposed USDA Rule Would Reduce Fruits, Veggies in School Cafeterias

Thursday, January 30, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a proposed rule change that would allow schools to serve fewer fruits and grains ...Read More

Advocates say two in five college students in Minnesota are facing food insecurity. (Adobe Stock)

Food Insecurity a Big Concern for MN College Students

Thursday, January 30, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- College students across Minnesota are now back on their respective campuses following the long holiday break. But advocates say ...Read More

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and his department have faced several lawsuits over a rollback of regulations for pork processing plants. (USDA.gov)

Another Legal Challenge Filed Over New Pork Processing Rules

Thursday, January 16, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A federal lawsuit was filed this week over recent changes to how safety inspections are handled at pork processing plants ...Read More

Nearly 700,000 Kentuckians, including almost 200,000 children, are uncertain where their next meal will come from. (Adobe Stock)

Governor Supports Helping KY Farmers Get Produce to Food Banks

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Andy Beshear and groups that work to end hunger rally today in Frankfort, highlighting the fact that one in seven Kentuckians ...Read More

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