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Improved drought conditions ease Colorado River water reductions

The Bureau of Reclamation is lowering water reductions for the Colorado River Basin States due to improved drought conditions for Lake Mead.
Government/PolicyWater
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IA signs on to letter requesting program funding through farm bill

The Irrigation Association signed on to a letter asking legislators to include $750 million in funding for FFAR through the 2023 Farm Bill. 
CropsGovernment/Policy
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WOTUS woes continue with revised final rule

The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers issued a final rule to amend the final “Revised Definition of WOTUS rule.
Government/PolicyWater
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California water agency releases draft framework

The State Water Resources Control Board released its proposed regulatory text for Making Conservation a California Way of Life on Aug. 18.
Government/PolicyWater
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Biden administration earmarks nearly $700 million for rural internet connectivity

The funding will provide nearly $700 million in grants and loans to rural residents, farmers and business owners across the country.
Government/PolicyTechnology
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Interior allocates $152 million for water storage and conveyance projects in the Western U.S.

The Department of the Interior allocated $152 million dollars for water storage and conveyance projects in the Western U.S. through H.R.3684.
Government/PolicyIrrigation
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H-2B cap reached in record time as Congress considers legislation to address visa needs

The House of Representatives drafted bipartisan legislation to revise seasonal work visa programs to address labor shortages. 
Government/PolicyIrrigation
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Irrigation Association joins Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition

The IA has joined the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, a group of companies with a mission to build support for workforce development policy.
Government/PolicyIrrigation
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Chips Act funding begins second phase

The Chips and Science Act, H.R.4346, began its second funding phase in June.
Government/PolicyTechnology
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IA joins business organizations’ letter supporting tax deduction permanence

The IA joined NAW and more than 160 other business groups asking Congress to make permanent a 20% deduction for small businesses.  
EconomyGovernment/Policy
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