Broad Coalition Applauds Colorado House Advancing Bill to Ban Surveillance Pricing and Wage Setting

For Immediate Release: March 27, 2026Press Contact: nina@towardsjustice.org DENVER, CO — A broad coalition of lawmakers and advocacy organizations today applauded passage of House Bill 26-1210, legislation to ban “surveillance pricing” and “surveillance wages,” the practice of corporations using personal data to set individualized prices and wages based on what they believe a person will…



Open Letter to Senator Chuck Schumer concerning the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act

Montana Cattlemen’s Association Press Release Release Date: March 26, 2026 Contact person: Gilles Stockton (406) 428-2183 Email: mca@montanacattlemen.org, gillesstockton@gmail.com Open Letter to Senator Chuck Schumer and All the Other Members of Congress – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans Alike. Dear Senator Schumer; Thank you for proposing the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act,” which shall enforce…



USDAs New Rule Means Faster Slaughter and More Suffering

USDA is proposing to accelerate line speed limits at hog & poultry slaughterhouses. Animals, workers, and consumers will pay the price.



They’re Celebrating “Product of USA.” Here’s What They’re Leaving Out.

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Democrats Tie High Food Prices to Corporate Consolidation

Democrats Tie High Food Prices to Corporate Consolidation As the midterms approach, Trump is touting lower prices, but Democrats say his policies favor corporations over consumers and farmers. By Lisa Held March 10, 2026 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in February ahead of President Donald…



Hundreds of Kansas farms closed last year, and Trumps tariffs likely played a big role

Hundreds of Kansas farms closed last year, and Trump’s tariffs likely played a big role By Steve Kraske, Ellen Beshuk Published March 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST Nick Levendofsky Tariffs imposed in 2025 effected Kansas farmer’s imports and exports Kansas farmers have faced significant challenges due to the Trump administration’s tariffs, which drove up…



Part II: The State of America’s Beef Industry

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America "Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer" For Immediate Release March 6, 2026   R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard Phone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa View and share this week’s update on X here or view the web version here. Please find below R-CALF USA’s weekly opinion/commentary that explains how the concentrated beef…



Senate Democrats Take on Skyrocketing Cost of Food and Household Items as Trump Imposes His Tariff Tax and Turns a Blind Eye to Monopolies

Luján, Schumer, Cantwell, and Senate Democrats Take on Skyrocketing Cost of Food and Household Items as Trump Imposes His Tariff Tax and Turns a Blind Eye to Monopolies Senate Democrats Release Report: “Trump’s Broken Promises: Devastating America’s Farmers and Working Families” February 27, 2026 Washington, D.C. – As Senate Democrats continue a year-long push on…



Nebraska Rural Radio Association: Legislation may aim to break up meatpacking monopoly

(Paul Pack/KRVN) March 4th, 2026 | Steve White Senate Democrats are preparing legislation aimed at breaking up large meatpacking companies. Democratic lawmakers have met with groups including R-CALF USA and the National Farmers Union. Mike Callicrate, a member of R-CALF said following that meeting that “It’s past time to enforce anti-trust laws and break up…



Statement on Introduction of the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act”

R-CALF United Stockgrowers of America Fighting for the Independent U.S. Cattle Producer Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill BullardPhone: 406-252-2516; r-calfusa BILLINGS, Mont., March 5, 2026 — Today, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act” that aims to deconsolidate the U.S. beef-packing industry, address foreign ownership of beef-packing facilities,…