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Report Finds Farmers Growing More Concerned About Economy

U.S. farmers’ confidence in the economy cratered in April, according to the latest monthly report from Purdue University. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for last month, which was released Tuesday, fell 15 points from March. At 99, the current score is the lowest the barometer has dropped since it reached 97 in June 2022.

Toll-Free Brent Spence Bridge Project Connecting Cincinnati to Northern Kentucky Allowed to Move Forward

Ohio and Kentucky announced Friday they received federal approval to move the $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project forward without tolls. The environmental approval means the massive project connecting Cincinnati to Northern Kentucky moves ahead the project that transforms an 8-mile stretch of I-71/75 and includes a new companion bridge immediately to the west of the existing bridge.

Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Declares it ‘Impossible’ to ‘Bring These Prices Down’

Increasing Number of Illegal Immigrants Expected to Vote for Democrats in the 2024 Election

Challenging Federal Overreach: Ohio Case Seeks to Redefine Commerce Clause Powers

Maricopa County Republican Leadership Unanimously Censures Arizona Supreme Court for ‘Injustice’ and ‘Bias’ in Handling Election-Related Lawsuits

Gov. Glenn Youngkin delivering commencement speech at VCU

Virginia Graduates Walk Out as Glenn Youngkin Delivers Commencement Speech

Review: Georgia Hospitals Rank 23rd Nationally

Emergency Diabetes Medicine Coming to Arizona Schools

Vance Wants to Cut Aid from Schools That Don’t Remove Camps

Minnesota and Wisconsin Withhold Voter Registration from Public That Most States are Federally Mandated to Disclose

Commentary: Appeasement Then and Now

Monday, a week ago, Holocaust Day was marked by solemn remembrances in Israel and in Jewish communities around the world. It was marked in the U.S., as has been customary, by a presidential address, where Biden said nothing that would garner more than perfunctory notice. Turns out that that was by design. For Biden had already approved a decision that gives cheer to the shade of Hitler and all his modern wanna-be-s — embargoing any arms to Israel that would allow them to keep Hamas from surviving intact and reasserting its plan for death to Israel.

Commentary: A Deep Dive into the Shame and Disgust that Shape Law and Society

Commentary: New Is Not Always Better

Commentary: Trump Is Setting Up for a Southern Sweep

Commentary: On Mother’s Day, Let’s Celebrate the True Strength and Empowerment Motherhood Brings

Commentary: DHS’ Secrecy About ‘Disinformation’ Regulation Docs

Commentary: A Bill to Ensure Fair Representation for American Citizens

Commentary: China’s Land Grab

Commentary: Judge Cannon Puts Jack Smith on Trial

Commentary: Polls Showing Trump Behind Are Off the Mark

Music Spotlight: Scotty McCreery

To say 2024 has been a banner year for Scotty McCreery would be an understatement. From his beloved North Carolina State making it to the NCAA Final Four to recently being added to the prestigious roster of Grand Ole Opry members, you would think that there wasn’t much left for the 30-year-old to accomplish. In 2011, 17-year-old McCreery beat out Lauren Alaina to win American Idol. In June 2018, McCreery married the love of his life, Gabi, and in 2022, they welcomed a son, Avery. Since becoming a solo artist, the Triple Tigers recording artist has garnered five number-one hits, including the fan favorites “Five More Minutes” and “Damn Strait.”