U.S. Agriculture Department: Egg Prices Up 267%
editor WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture said egg prices are up 267% since last year. The cost for a dozen eggs ranges from $3.75 to $7.50, depending on…
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Senators Markey & Warren Urge EPA & USDA To Limit New Incentive For Factory Farm Biodigesters
In full transparency, the following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey, who was elected by voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve the state in Washington DC…
Mass AG Healey Urges Congress to Expand SNAP Program, After Federal Court Dismisses Appeal
The following is a press release from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office submitted to SOURCE media **** BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey applauded the U.S. Court of Appeals…
Sen. Markey Wants Answers From USDA on Food Box Shortage Reports
The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey, who was elected by voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve the state in Washington DC in the US…
Massachusetts Lawmakers Want Federal Government To Extend School Nutrition Waivers Through 2020-21 School Year
The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey and Sen Elizabeth Warren’s offices. Both were elected by voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve the state in…
Government: Do Not Plant the Unsolicited Seeds You Receive in the Mail
WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued warnings about unsolicited shipments of foreign seeds and advised people not to plant them. “USDA is aware that people…
Mass Attorney General Joins Coalition To Stop Trump Administration’s Cuts To Food Assistance Program
The following is a press release from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office submitted to SOURCE media. *** BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey today, June 2, joined a coalition…
Federal Government Approves Meals Waiver For Massachusetts
MALDEN – The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced today, March 30 that the department learned on Sunday, March 29 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has…
Mass. Lawmakers Urge USDA to Fully Reimburse School Districts and After-School Programs Providing Free Meals to Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic
The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey and Sen Elizabeth Warren’s offices. Both were elected by voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve the state in…