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300+ Ag Groups to EPA: Reform ESA Processes

300+ Ag Groups to EPA: Reform ESA Processes

300+ Ag Groups to EPA: Reform ESA Processes

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
From staff reports More than 300 agricultural groups have called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to work with stakeholders to reform its Endangered Species Act process for pesticides.

500+ organizations unite calling for new Farm Bill

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
From staff reports American Farm Bureau Federation and more than 500 other groups representing agriculture, nutrition, conservation, the environment, rural development and other sectors sent a joint letter to congressional leaders July 22 calling for the passage of a new, modernized Farm Bill.

Anti-camping ordinance under study in Lawton

Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
An anti-camping ordinance stemming from a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision will be reviewed by Lawton’s Homeless Action Committee before it’s submitted to the City Council for consideration.“I don’t think we have a product ready for the council,” City Manager John Ratliff said on July 23.
From left, Alexandria Reed, Kimberly Morris, Sarah McNair, Holly Staeden, Betty and Iafeta Veu pose after their wins at the 580 Pitch competition next to Carey Monroe, Great Plains Technology Center’s small business management coordinator. Contestants competed for $20,000 in total prize money. KMZ Investments took home $10,000; Broke B’s Mobile Pet Grooming, $5,000; Poly HuliHuli RibChic, $3,000 and Alexandria Cleaning Company, $2,000. Mindy Ragan Wood | Southwest Ledger

From left, Alexandria Reed, Kimberly Morris, Sarah McNair, Holly Staeden, Betty and Iafeta Veu pose after their wins at the 580 Pitch competition next to Carey Monroe, Great Plains Technology Center’s small business management coordinator. Contestants competed for $20,000 in total prize money. KMZ Investments took home $10,000; Broke B’s Mobile Pet Grooming, $5,000; Poly HuliHuli RibChic, $3,000 and Alexandria Cleaning Company, $2,000. Mindy Ragan Wood | Southwest Ledger

580 Pitch contest awards thousands to local entrepreneurs

Mindy Ragan Wood Southwest Ledger
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
LAWTON – Four new businesses walked away with thousands of dollars in prize money to move their enterprises forward following a competition.Thursday’s 580 Pitch, hosted by Great Plains Technology Center, is an initiative to boost local economic development.
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