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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2017 – An expanded federal drug-court system, better access to alternatives to opioids for people in pain, and educational requirements for drug prescribers are just a few of the dozens of recommendations from the commission set up by President Trump to combat the opioid crisis.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2017 - The Senate on Thursday confirmed a second new undersecretary for the Agriculture Department, Nebraska Agriculture Director Greg Ibach, who will oversee the department’s marketing and regulatory programs.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 – Nominees for four critical positions at the Environmental Protection Agency have taken a big step toward assuming their posts at the agency.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 – A panel of Western stakeholders told the House Natural Resources Committee Wednesday that a sage grouse conservation plan needs to allow for more state input.