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How much did farmers in Geary County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Little Apple Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms in Geary County received $1,799,736 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Pottawatomie County in 2021

By Little Apple Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Pottawatomie County received $7.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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4,285 Brown County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Little Apple Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Brown County received $15,029,440 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Riley County in 2021

By Little Apple Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Riley County received $4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Morris County receive in 2021?

By Little Apple Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Morris County received $3,822,910 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Washington County rise or fall in 2021?

By Little Apple Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Washington County received $19.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Clay County farmers in 2021 reached $9,138,865

By Little Apple Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms in Clay County received $9,138,865 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Pottawatomie County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Little Apple Times | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Pottawatomie County received $10,368,260 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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3,766 Washington County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Little Apple Times | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Washington County received $9,676,257 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Nemaha County receive in 2021?

By Little Apple Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Nemaha County received $15,855,828 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Marshall County farmers in 2021 reached $9,044,303

By Little Apple Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Marshall County received $9,044,303 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Wabaunsee County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Little Apple Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Wabaunsee County received $5,550,588 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rep. Mann Fights President Biden's War on American Energy

By Little Apple Times | Feb 15, 2024

U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) has taken a stand against the Biden Administration's approach to American energy production. In a recent vote, Rep. Mann supported H.R. 7176, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, which aims to lift restrictions on liquified natural gas (LNG) imports and exports, with the exception of those involving foreign adversaries, and streamline the export approval process."President Biden's war on American energy threatens the livelihoods of Americans, jeopardizes our allies' energy security, and compromises our national security,"...

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House Education and Workforce Committee Advances Rep. Mann's FAFSA Exemptions for Family Farms and Businesses

By Little Apple Times | Feb 9, 2024

Last week, the House Education and Workforce Committee passed H.R. 1250, the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act, as part of H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act. This legislation, led by Representatives Tracey Mann and Jimmy Panetta, aims to restore certain exemptions for family farms and small businesses under the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Representative Mann highlighted the importance of supporting family farms and small businesses, stating, "Family farms and small businesses exemplify the American dream. When young people from...

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Rep. Mann Helps Pass Tax Relief for American Families

By Little Apple Times | Jan 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) has voted in favor of H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 357-70. This legislation aims to restore pro-growth tax policies that were implemented under the Trump Administration's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), providing much-needed relief for American farmers and businesses, cutting taxes for working families through an enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC), and enhancing competitiveness against China.According to Rep....

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House Small Business Committee Advances Rep. Mann’s Small Business Resources Legislation

By Little Apple Times | Jan 31, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House Small Business Committee has unanimously passed the National SBDC Advisory Board Improvement Act, a legislation led by U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann and Jared Golden. This legislation aims to enhance the resources provided by the National Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advisory Board to small businesses.The National SBDC Advisory Board would be required to submit an annual report to Congress, suggesting improvements to the outreach, technical assistance, and training offered by SBDCs to small businesses. SBDCs play a crucial role...

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Rep. Mann Introduces RIFLE Act to Protect Federal Firearm Licensees from Overreaching ATF Directives

By Little Apple Times | Jan 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann has introduced the Reining in Federal Licensing Enforcement (RIFLE) Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding Federal Firearm Licensees from being unfairly targeted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) under President Biden's administration.In a statement, Rep. Mann expressed concerns about the ATF's overreaching directives, which have been causing small and mid-sized gun stores across Kansas and the country to be forced out of business. He accused President Biden of attempting to circumvent the...

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Rep. Mann Fights Reckless Spending

By Little Apple Times | Jan 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) has taken a firm stand against what he describes as reckless government spending. In a recent vote, Rep. Mann opposed the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, which aimed to extend funding levels from a previous $1.7 trillion spending bill until March 2023. "Kansans are rightfully concerned about America's rising national debt and are tired of the reckless government spending that is contributing to it," expressed Rep. Mann. "America is $34 trillion in debt, and we cannot afford...

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Rep. Mann Introduces Legislation to Protect Faith-Based Small Businesses

By Little Apple Times | Jan 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) has introduced the Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help (FAITH) in Small Business Act, a legislation aimed at ensuring that faith-based small businesses receive equal treatment and opportunities. The act seeks to allow these businesses to participate in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and programs, regardless of their religious status.In a statement released on National Religious Freedom Day, Rep. Mann emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of faith-based businesses. He...

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Rep. Mann Protects Taxpayers’ Interests, Ends President Biden’s Slush Fund

By Little Apple Times | Jan 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) has taken a stand to protect taxpayers' interests by voting in favor of H.R. 788, the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act. This legislation aims to put an end to the federal government's practice of using litigation settlement proceeds for political purposes, without the approval of Congress.In a statement, Rep. Mann expressed his motivation for supporting the bill, stating, "Today, I voted to end President Biden’s settlement slush fund. President Biden and his administration actively divert settlement proceeds from...