SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 3, 2019) — The following statement was issued Thursday by Illinois House Progressive Caucus Reps. Ammons (co-chair), Guzzardi (co-chair), Mah (co-chair), Villanueva (treasurer), Ramirez (secretary), Cassidy, Gabel, Harris, Mason, Moeller, Ortiz, Robinson, Stava-Murray, and West. "We strongly disagree with the passage of SB689.

WASHINGTON DC (May 2, 2019) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks nominations of qualified individuals for five open seats on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The 15-member advisory board considers and makes recommendations on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances and other issues involving the production, handling and processing of USDA certified organic products.

EASTLAKE, OHIO (May 2, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits completed a sweep of the Lake County Captains by winning both games of a doubleheader on Thursday afternoon at Classic Park. The Bandits picked up a 7-2 win when the game that was suspended on Wednesday was resumed and then received their first complete game of the year from Nivaldo Rodriguez in a 1-0 victory in the nightcap. Brett Conine and Rodriguez, the two starting pitchers, combined to throw 14.0 scoreless innings on the day.

WASHINGTON DC (May 2, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, a family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with President Donald Trump, several members of the Administration, and his Senate colleagues at the White House to discuss trade policy.