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Trump administration changes to USDA programs could greatly impact small farmers | First Listen

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  • Even though small farmers receive a small amount of USDA funding, one agency says the cuts will be felt
  • A bill headed to the governor will increase the age that senior drivers are required to take an annual driver's test
  • Facebook owner Meta says it has signed an agreement to buy electricity from the Clinton nuclear power plant
  • A measure headed to the governor would require high school seniors and community college students with certaain GPAs automatically be offered enrollment
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