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Same farm bill, new decisions

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The 2018 Farm Bill has been extended for one more year, now running through 2025. While many aspects of the bill remain unchanged, it’s worth revisiting the Title I elections this year. Farmers in Ray County should reconsider their past Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) elections for the 2025 crop year.
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KC Monarchs visit Richmond for exhibition game in 1950

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In 1950, Richmond had a semi-professional baseball team called the Red Sox. It was organized by Richmond’s American Legion, who hired Elwyn Lewis (1915-2015) of Kansas City to put together and manage the team. Lewis also played for the team, which faced other teams from the local area, as well as Kansas City, from May to August, ending the season on a twogame winning streak.

Sheltered workshops claim victory

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In a significant triumph for individuals with disabilities, the Trump administration has preserved a long-standing federal program that allows thousands of vulnerable workers across the country to keep their jobs. By allowing a key rule to expire, the administration has safeguarded employment opportunities for individuals who rely on the 14(c) program, which permits certain employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage based on their productivity.

Supreme Court suspends Judge McGaugh for one year

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The Missouri Supreme Court has suspended Carroll County Associate Circuit Judge Joe Don McGaugh for one year without pay after determining he engaged in multiple instances of judicial misconduct, including excessive delays in issuing rulings, failure to fulfill judicial responsibilities, and untruthfulness in official proceedings. The ruling, which takes effect March 1, 2025, follows an extensive investigation by the state’s Commission on Retirement, Removal, and Discipline.