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DOL’s-final-rule-aims-to-combat-misclassification-of-workers
The rule revises DOL’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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In an era where gridlock in D.C. often stalls progress, it’s crucial for those in the irrigation industry to remember the power of narrative.
Leaked-Snake-River-dam-memo-has-irrigation-implications
Concerns about the Columbia River Power System are not new, with legal battles pertaining to it spanning decades. 
Family-Farm-Alliance-to-host-annual-conference
The 2024 Family Farm Alliance Annual Meeting and Conference is set to take place Feb. 22-23 at the Silver Legacy Resort in Reno, Nevada.  
Farm-bill-extended-government-shutdown-avoided
The bill was passed by the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 87-11 and established two deadlines in early 2024.
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Advocacy isn’t a seasonal task — it’s a year-round commitment that benefits not only you but also your family and your enterprise.
IA-presses-congress-for-tax-policy-designed-to-support innovation
The association was joined by more than 1,000 other businesses representing a diverse group of industries across the country. 
Aerial View of Center Pivot Irrigated Fields in Colorado, USA
The Biden administration announced a $5 billion investment to support rural communities through his Investing in America agenda.
Biden-administration-invests-$63.4-million-to-bolster-Colorado-River-water-conservation
The Biden administration has allocated $63.4 million in new funds for Colorado River conservation as part of the Investing in America agenda.
Johnson-elected-House-speaker-ending-weekslong-gridlock
Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, has been elected the 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives.