Farm State Lawmakers Holding Out for Relief Package

House Speaker Mike Johnson may not be able to get enough votes in his caucus without farm assistance. Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson said he would not support the government funding bill if it doesn’t include support for farmers and ranchers. Other GOP House members are saying the same thing. Meanwhile, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has urged farmers and ranchers to contact their lawmakers and stress the importance of economic assistance. Hoeven is the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee.