Grassroots Government - 5-23-20
SUMMARY
This week, Joe Mapes explains the latest on the tort reform bills that Louisiana Farm Bureau is watching closely in the state capitol. We also talk about the state's budget and the special session that may be coming to firm up the budget. Andy Brown fills us in on the latest from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which President Trump announced more details on this past week. FSA will begin taking applications from farmers and ranchers on May 26th.
SHOW NOTES
Latest from USDA about Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
AFBF's update on the New Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.
To see the latest from American Farm Bureau Federation about COVID-19, visit this link.
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WHAT IS GRASSROOTS GOVERNMENT?
Each week, we'll break down politics at the state and national levels into the ways they affect farmers, ranchers and rural Louisiana. We'll also discuss how you can help change the discussion from the grassroots level wherever you are in the state.