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Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump's war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy. The legislation, known as a war powers ...

Specialty crops growers still waiting on aid warn $1B won’t be enough

Agriculture officials are preparing to send out payments to U.S. growers of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops later this spring after a several-month delay. The U.S. Department of Agriculture last month announced the list of specialty crops that will qualify for payments under ...

Outdoor education talk on Tuesday in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — The monthly Florence County outdoor education talk will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the lower-level conference room at Wild Rivers Interpretive Center & Gift Shop in Florence. Attendees will learn about what adaptations and strategies Wisconsin’s wildlife uses to ...

Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference March 12 in Escanaba

ESCANABA — Michigan State University Extension will once again host the annual Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference in Escanaba. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, March 12, in Room 952 of the Joseph Heirman University Center at Bay College in ...

2026 Public Access Lands Atlas now available

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the 2026 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase. From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores to rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for everyone to enjoy. Updated every two years, ...

Proposals sought for youth substance abuse prevention

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a competitive Grant Funding Opportunity to support organizations with primary substance abuse prevention programs for children and youth. The purpose of the funding opportunity is to support community-based ...