Ag News: U.S. Ag Imports Grow and Ag Relief for COVID
The U.S. has become one of the largest agricultural importers in the world, with imports up significantly from $27 billion in 1994 to $128 billion in 2019.
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Student Free Speech Bill Dies in the House
OLYMPIA (AP) — A measure aimed to protect high school and college students' rights to publish and speak freely in school-sponsored media did not make it out of the House Education Committee before a key Wednesday deadline.
Republican Sen...
Singin’ the Student Loan Blues
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says borrowers are reporting widespread problems with the companies servicing their student loans.
The bureau reported yesterday that these problems "may be contributing to student debt stress...
Fire Destroys Petrie Hall at Heritage University
Heritage University president John Basset is sad about Sunday's fire that destroyed Petrie Hall. The flames consumed the kitchen, cafeteria, bookstore and important offices with computers containing vital student information; however, that information isn't lost, says Basset...
Senator Sam Reed Heading Back To College
Before he retires in January, Secretary of State Sam Reed plans to go back to college. Many colleges, actually. Reed is ready to start his annual tour of college campuses statewide, encouraging students to vote and become more engaged in their communities...
Secretary Of State Sam Reed Making A Tour Of State Colleges
Before he retires in January, Secretary of State Sam Reed plans to go back to college – many colleges, actually.
Reed is ready to start his annual tour of college campuses statewide, encouraging students to vote and become more engaged in their communities...
The Cost Of Higher Education…Students Get Involved!
Skyrocketing tuition increases at state colleges and universities are making it difficult for students and their parents to afford higher education. One state lawmaker has a bill that would give students more participation in finding efficiencies that could affect the cost of tuition...
Quitline Needed for Internet Users? Studies Say Yes!
Hey, call-screener Tamara here! Dave stepped out of the room, giving me just enough time to sneak on here and post my thoughts! Being a 20-something college student, I find myself quite interested in a study done by the University of Maryland showing that many people go through signs of withdraw when deprived of internet access. I share feelings of being lost without my cell phone or laptop.
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