WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release: BOLTON, MS - Congressman Bennie Thompson is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $9 million in funding to local organizations across the country to provide outreach, education, and technical assistance to urban agricultural producers in ten U.S. cities. This investment is part of a partnership between USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the organiz more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following weekly report on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * Wicker Highlights Federal Role in Disaster Relief Relief crews have descended on southeastern states to rescue victims and begin rebuilding after two devastating hurricanes. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and several National Guard units have been on-scene. Local and state disaster response officials have worked round-the-clock. Countless private volunteers - som more PR