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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia's U.S. lawmakers voted (March 9th-13th)

The week's major votes included the passage of the 21st Century Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act in the Senate and the confirmation of Trump nominee Joshua Rudd to be a general. The Senate remains at an impasse over funding for the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. Last Week In Congress is a long-running Sunday series on NPI's Cascadia Advocate that helps people across the Pacific Northwest and beyond follow how Washington, Oregon, and Idaho's United States lawmakers voted.

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Discovering Batesville, Arkansas: A Guide to Scenic Hikes and Historic Charm

Nestled along the banks of the White River in the rolling foothills of the Ozarks, Batesville, Arkansas, offers a compelling blend of natural beauty and small-town heritage. As the oldest existing city in the state, it serves as a gateway to outdoor adventure and quiet discovery. For visitors and residents alike, the area provides a refreshing escape where hiking trails wind through lush forests and history whispers from historic downtown streets.

SNAP recipients fight back in junk food crackdown

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that new restrictions on what they can purchase with the benefits are unlawful and harmful to people who rely on the program. Five plaintiffs sued the U.S.

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Wednesday morning tornado in southern Arkansas blamed for structure damage, 2-vehicle crash | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

A National Weather Service graphic shows a tornado warning including Fordyce, Rison, Kedron, Cornerville, Star City and Yorktown until 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Courtesy National Weather Service) A tornado caused a two-vehicle crash and damaged houses and trees in Calhoun and Cleveland counties on Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the National Weather Service. The tornado started around 6:57 a.m. east of U.S. 167, southwest of Fordyce and tracked northeast, the release says.