Pastor’s Pearls – February 16, 2025
Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.
Home Country – The Iditarod
Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.
Arkansas sheriff pleads guilty to misleading FBI in drug probe
The now-former sheriff of Hot Spring County pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge of concealing information.
Utah Governor Cox signs bill banning public unions from collective bargaining
The governor signed HB267, a bill to ban public unions from collective bargaining, which the Legislature approved last week.
Commentary - Nebraska’s emphasis on intensive animal ag complicates bird flu fight
The virus has sickened dozens of people, decimated poultry populations, and infected dairy cows.
Utah lawmakers advance bill to withhold funds from SLC if its police don’t partner with state
Utah leaders gave the Salt Lake City mayor a choice — develop a plan to curb crime and increase safety, or the Legislature will step in.
Federal judge extends order blocking Musk and DOGE from Treasury payment systems
A federal judge extended an order blocking the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the Department of Treasury’s payment systems
Indiana agricultural leaders push back on inspection plan
Indiana farm leaders are pushing back against a bill that would increase inspections at large livestock farms.
Officials monitor latest Arkansas bird flu outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investigating a bird flu outbreak at an Arkansas broiler operation.
Climate advocate: Trump EPA office closure harms environment
The Trump administration has started dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency's office dealing with reducing environmental harms.
