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May 20, 2021 | 6:32 AM
The Center for Rural Affairs is applauding Nebraska and Iowa lawmakers for their unanimous approval of bills to assist small meat processors and livestock producers as they work to clear obstacles brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Nebraska Legislative Bill (LB) 324 and Iowa House File (HF) 857 received final round approval Wednesday and now await signatures from Govs. Pete Ricketts and Kim Reynolds, respectively.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has tested and challenged both processors and producers across the country,” said Johnathan Hladik, policy director for the Center. “Seeing lawmakers from Nebraska and Iowa approve their respective bills on the same day shows a strong level of support for our small family farms and gives processors the tools they need to grow their businesses, create jobs and increase activity on our main streets.”
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