It isn't just farmers Virginia that are affected by the lapse in a federal Farm Bill. As of Monday, both chambers of congress are considering a new Farm Bill but Mary Kay Thatcher of Syngenta worries there may not be enough time.Preview: John Newton of Terrain says farmers and ranchers need the certainty that comes with a new Farm Bill.Preview: But lawmakers must also decide on the details for SNAP benefits, rural development, home buying programs, land conservation, and many more programs that Americans rely on. Many of these programs are either already lacking funding or could run dry in the new year if lawmakers can't work together.
As people try to anticipate the next Trump presidency, Republicans are divided about how the mass deportation of illegal immigrants should play out. Some, like Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas, want it to focus on those who commit crimes. But there is pushback. Fellow Texas Congressman Chip Roy, a University of Virginia alumni, wants every illegal immigrant deported. The latter arugment fuels the increasing fear felt by immigrant families who abide by the law but have mixed amount of legal documentation.
When it comes to happiness, experts say there are five habits you can embrace to help your joy become more consistent. A psychologist at UC Riverside says to find hobbies you can become fully absorbed in. Practice random acts of kindness. Choose gratitude. Celebrate your wins and cheer on other people, too. And the big one: nurture your relationships. Research shows relationships are more important than money, your job, and even your health in the pursuit of happiness.