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New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sports
Read full article: New Hampshire courts hear 2 cases on transgender girls playing girls sportsTwo New Hampshire fathers who were punished for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” to represent female chromosomes at a high school soccer game say they didn't set out to harass or otherwise target a transgender athlete.
Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires
Read full article: Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight firesA New Hampshire company is working to develop a fleet of autonomous helicopters that it hopes can be used to put out fires, spray crops and handle other dangerous jobs.
Leaf-peepers are flocking to see New England's brilliant fall colors
Read full article: Leaf-peepers are flocking to see New England's brilliant fall colorsNew England leaf-watching season is in full swing, with people from as far as Florida and Berlin flocking to the region for scenic hikes, drives, train rides and bus tours to soak in the splendid hues of red, orange and bronze.
A boy was trapped between boulders for 9 hours until crews could free him
Read full article: A boy was trapped between boulders for 9 hours until crews could free himA New Hampshire fire chief says rescuers freed an 11-year-old boy who slipped between two boulders near his school and was trapped for more than nine hours.
2 transgender New Hampshire girls can play on girls sports teams during lawsuit, a judge rules
Read full article: 2 transgender New Hampshire girls can play on girls sports teams during lawsuit, a judge rulesA federal judge says two transgender girls can try out for and play on girls school sports teams as the teens challenge a New Hampshire ban.
Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's race
Read full article: Former US Sen. Ayotte to face former Manchester Mayor Craig in New Hampshire governor's raceNew Hampshire will elect a female governor for the third time in November after former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig won their respective primaries.
New Hampshire governor helps save man choking on lobster roll at eating contest
Read full article: New Hampshire governor helps save man choking on lobster roll at eating contestA man says he's grateful New Hampshire’s governor came to his aid when he started choking during a lobster roll eating contest.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in rape case of former New Hampshire youth center worker
Read full article: Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in rape case of former New Hampshire youth center workerA New Hampshire judge has declared a mistrial in the case of a former staffer at a youth detention center charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
Family of 3 killed in series of shootings that ended on Maine bridge identified
Read full article: Family of 3 killed in series of shootings that ended on Maine bridge identifiedAuthorities have released autopsy results for three bodies recovered from a home, a car's back seat and a river between New Hampshire and Maine.
UCF Knights run to season-opening win over New Hampshire
Read full article: UCF Knights run to season-opening win over New HampshireUCF entered the season with one of the best running back rooms in the nation and they put all of it on display, rushing for 454 total yards to lead the Knights to a rout over New Hampshire on Thursday night in a season opener.
Woman found dead before police kill husband on I-95 bridge and discover boy's body in vehicle
Read full article: Woman found dead before police kill husband on I-95 bridge and discover boy's body in vehiclePolice say a man who was being pursued in the killing of his wife in New Hampshire was shot by police and tumbled from the Interstate 95 bridge that connects the state to Maine.
Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer, hears arguments
Read full article: Judge extends temporary order for transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer, hears argumentsA federal judge has extended a temporary order for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while considering arguments for a longer-term order and a possible trial as the teen and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban.
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
Read full article: New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virusNew Hampshire health authorities say a person infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died.
First criminal trial starts in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse scandal
Read full article: First criminal trial starts in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse scandalThe first criminal trial arising from a five-year investigation into allegations of abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center is underway.
Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fine
Read full article: Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fineA company that sent deceptive calls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice has agreed to pay a $1 million fine, federal regulators said.
Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new law
Read full article: Judge allows transgender New Hampshire girl to play soccer as lawsuit challenges new lawA federal judge has temporarily cleared the way for a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while she and another student challenge a New Hampshire ban.
These are the best, worst states in the country. Where does Florida rank?
Read full article: These are the best, worst states in the country. Where does Florida rank?The list analyzes factors like education, economy, public infrastructure, safety and the environment to determine which states performed the best — and which still have room to improve.
Teen safely stops runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire's largest lake
Read full article: Teen safely stops runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire's largest lakeA teenager is being called a hero for safely stopping an empty runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire's largest lake.
As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers cool
Read full article: As millions sweat out the heat wave, blocks of lake ice keep these campers coolA heat wave is moving closer to the breaking point from the Midwest to New England, but there's no immediate relief in sight for much of the rest of the country.
These are all 50 states, ranked best to worst. Where does Florida stand?
Read full article: These are all 50 states, ranked best to worst. Where does Florida stand?The list analyzes factors like education, economy, public infrastructure, safety and the environment to determine which states performed the best — and which still have room to improve.
The DNC restores New Hampshire's delegates after a second nominating event unknown to many Democrats
Read full article: The DNC restores New Hampshire's delegates after a second nominating event unknown to many DemocratsThe Democratic National Committee’s rulemaking arm has voted to seat New Hampshire’s full slate of delegates at the party’s convention this summer, ending a bitter feud with the state over its presidential primary no longer being the first in the nation.
Soar, slide, splash? It’s skiers’ choice as spring’s wacky pond skimming tradition returns
Read full article: Soar, slide, splash? It’s skiers’ choice as spring’s wacky pond skimming tradition returnsThe wacky spring tradition of pond skimming is happening this month at ski resorts across the country.
Town creates public art ordinance after free speech debate over doughnut mural
Read full article: Town creates public art ordinance after free speech debate over doughnut muralVoters in a New Hampshire town have passed an ordinance addressing what local officials call “a path forward” for the installation of murals and other public artwork.
Many eclipse visitors to northern New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leave
Read full article: Many eclipse visitors to northern New England pulled an all-nighter trying to leaveMany eclipse visitors to northern New England had to pull an all-nighter navigating crammed roads in order to leave.
Cleanup begins as spring nor'easter moves on. But hundreds of thousands still lack power
Read full article: Cleanup begins as spring nor'easter moves on. But hundreds of thousands still lack powerSnow showers are lingering as the cleanup begins following a major spring storm that brought heavy snow, rain and high winds to the Northeast.
April nor'easter with heavy, wet snow pounds Northeast, knocks out power to hundreds of thousands
Read full article: April nor'easter with heavy, wet snow pounds Northeast, knocks out power to hundreds of thousandsAn early spring nor'easter is hammering the Northeast with heavy snow, rain and high winds, with some northern areas expected to get up to 2 feet of snow.
As Texas border arrests law teeters in court, other GOP states also push tougher immigration policy
Read full article: As Texas border arrests law teeters in court, other GOP states also push tougher immigration policyRepublican lawmakers across the country were already jockeying to inject their states deeper into immigration enforcement when the Supreme Court, if only briefly, let Texas enforce a new law giving police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.
The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters
Read full article: The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire votersThe League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to prevent those who sent robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice to New Hampshire voters from using artificial intelligence for future deceptions.
Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary
Read full article: Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primaryA New Orleans magician says a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities say may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.
Pond hockey in New Hampshire brightens winter for hundreds. But climate change threatens the sport
Read full article: Pond hockey in New Hampshire brightens winter for hundreds. But climate change threatens the sportEach February, more than 2,000 players descend on Meredith, New Hampshire, for the three-day Pond Hockey Classic.
AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
Read full article: AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegalThe Federal Communications Commission is outlawing robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence.
Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire's primary
Read full article: Authorities target two Texas firms in probe of AI-generated robocalls before New Hampshire's primaryAuthorities are issuing cease-and-desist orders against two Texas companies they believe were connected to robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice and discourage people from voting in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary last month.
Haley uses her appearance on 'SNL' to poke fun at her Civil War gaffe and jab at a stand-in Trump
Read full article: Haley uses her appearance on 'SNL' to poke fun at her Civil War gaffe and jab at a stand-in TrumpRepublican presidential candidate Nikki Haley poked fun at herself over a campaign misstep over the Civil War and slavery, but her primary target during a “Saturday Night Live” appearance was Donald Trump.
Trump wins final delegate out of New Hampshire
Read full article: Trump wins final delegate out of New HampshireFormer President Donald Trump has won the last remaining unresolved delegate from New Hampshire, giving him a 13-9 delegate advantage in the Granite State over former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley.
Woman falls into dumpster while tossing garbage, gets compacted inside trash truck
Read full article: Woman falls into dumpster while tossing garbage, gets compacted inside trash truckA New Hampshire fire department says a woman fell into a dumpster while throwing out her garbage, and it didn't end there: She landed inside a trash truck that compacted the contents.
Republican National Committee pulls resolution declaring Trump as the 'presumptive 2024 nominee'
Read full article: Republican National Committee pulls resolution declaring Trump as the 'presumptive 2024 nominee'The Republican National Committee has pulled a resolution to consider declaring Donald Trump the party’s “presumptive 2024 nominee” before he formally clinches the requisite number of delegates.
AP VoteCast: What the first contests tell us about the Trump and Biden coalitions
Read full article: AP VoteCast: What the first contests tell us about the Trump and Biden coalitionsWith momentum from this month’s presidential contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, Joe Biden and Donald Trump appear poised to give the nation a sequel to the 2020 election — but even strong victories this week for both men highlighted weak spots for each of them.
Voter turnout in 2024 New Hampshire GOP primary eclipses record
Read full article: Voter turnout in 2024 New Hampshire GOP primary eclipses recordMore people cast votes in Tuesday’s contest between former President Donald Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley than in any previous presidential primary of either party in New Hampshire’s history.
Biden wins New Hampshire primary through a write-in effort after declining to campaign there
Read full article: Biden wins New Hampshire primary through a write-in effort after declining to campaign therePresident Joe Biden has won New Hampshire’s largely symbolic Democratic primary, prevailing via an unusual write-in campaign after he refused to campaign or appear on the ballot in the state.
Why AP isn't using 'presumptive nominee' to describe leading presidential candidates
Read full article: Why AP isn't using 'presumptive nominee' to describe leading presidential candidatesDemocrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump are the front-runners for their respective parties’ presidential nominations.
Trump rides to New Hampshire victory on the strength of support from the GOP base, AP VoteCast shows
Read full article: Trump rides to New Hampshire victory on the strength of support from the GOP base, AP VoteCast showsFormer President Donald Trump had rock-solid support from the party faithful in his New Hampshire primary victory, and even most backers of rival Nikki Haley acknowledge the GOP belongs to him.
Next Republican debate canceled after Nikki Haley says she'll only participate if Donald Trump does
Read full article: Next Republican debate canceled after Nikki Haley says she'll only participate if Donald Trump doesABC News has canceled the next Republican presidential debate in New Hampshire after Nikki Haley said she won't participate unless former President Donald Trump takes part in it.
DeSantis plans to go from Iowa to South Carolina, instead of New Hampshire, as he targets Haley
Read full article: DeSantis plans to go from Iowa to South Carolina, instead of New Hampshire, as he targets HaleyRon DeSantis is taking his battle with Nikki Haley directly to her home state, planning to head straight to South Carolina, which holds the first GOP votes in the South, after Monday’s Iowa caucuses.
Manchin says Super Tuesday will offer clarity on need for a third-party candidate
Read full article: Manchin says Super Tuesday will offer clarity on need for a third-party candidateIowa and New Hampshire are about to kick off the 2024 presidential nominating process, but Sen. Joe Manchin says the path for a potential third-party candidate won’t become clear until Super Tuesday in March.
New Hampshire attorney general suggests national Dems broke law by calling primary 'meaningless'
Read full article: New Hampshire attorney general suggests national Dems broke law by calling primary 'meaningless'New Hampshire’s attorney general has ordered national Democratic party leaders to stop calling the state’s unsanctioned presidential primary “meaningless,” saying doing so violates state law.
Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travel
Read full article: Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travelA major winter storm bringing up to a foot of snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England, sending residents scurrying to pull out their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways.
Liz Cheney urges New Hampshire primary voters to take a stand against GOP 'cowardice'
Read full article: Liz Cheney urges New Hampshire primary voters to take a stand against GOP 'cowardice'On a mission to keep former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House, former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney is urging New Hampshire voters to use their upcoming presidential primary to send a message to the world.
A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strength
Read full article: A pro-Trump super PAC airs an anti-Haley ad in New Hampshire. She says that's a sign of her strengthThe super PAC supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has launched a television ad targeting Nikki Haley, a move her campaign called a signal that the GOP front-runner is seeking to blunt her rise, particularly in New Hampshire.
Trump wants New Hampshire to put him on a path to the nomination before rivals find their footing
Read full article: Trump wants New Hampshire to put him on a path to the nomination before rivals find their footingDonald Trump has asked New Hampshire voters to help him secure the Republican presidential nomination before any rivals find their footing with the 2024 campaign’s opening contest just weeks away.
Biden administration says New Hampshire computer chip plant the first to get funding from CHIPS law
Read full article: Biden administration says New Hampshire computer chip plant the first to get funding from CHIPS lawThe Biden administration is announcing the first allocation of incentives from last year’s bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act.
Two networks announce GOP presidential debates just days apart at same New Hampshire school
Read full article: Two networks announce GOP presidential debates just days apart at same New Hampshire schoolTwo television networks have said they will hold separate Republican presidential debates at the same location in New Hampshire just ahead of that state’s GOP primary next month, but officials at Saint Anselm College said they were only aware of one of the events.
Donovan Clingan scores 29 to lead No. 4 UConn over UNH 84-64 for a 24th straight nonconference win
Read full article: Donovan Clingan scores 29 to lead No. 4 UConn over UNH 84-64 for a 24th straight nonconference winDonovan Clingan scored a career-high 29 points and No. 4 UConn beat New Hampshire 84-64 on Monday night to set a record with its 24th consecutive victory over a nonconference opponent by double digits.
Shooter kills security guard before being fatally shot at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital
Read full article: Shooter kills security guard before being fatally shot at New Hampshire psychiatric hospitalOfficials say a shooter killed a state security guard in the lobby of New Hampshire’s psychiatric hospital and then was fatally shot by a state trooper.
Authorities say they have identified the suspect in the shooting of a hospital security guard
Read full article: Authorities say they have identified the suspect in the shooting of a hospital security guardAuthorities say the gunman who was killed after shooting to death a security guard at a New Hampshire psychiatric hospital has been identified.
New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ new calendar and sets the presidential primary for Jan. 23
Read full article: New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ new calendar and sets the presidential primary for Jan. 23New Hampshire has scheduled its presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, keeping the state first despite national Democrats’ efforts to overhaul the nominating calendar.
Harris files paperwork putting Biden on South Carolina's ballot to kick off 2024 Democratic primary
Read full article: Harris files paperwork putting Biden on South Carolina's ballot to kick off 2024 Democratic primaryVice President Kamala Harris has flown to South Carolina to file paperwork putting President Joe Biden on the 2024 presidential ballot of the state that will lead off the Democratic presidential primary.
5 Republicans will be on stage for the third presidential debate. Here’s who missed the cut
Read full article: 5 Republicans will be on stage for the third presidential debate. Here’s who missed the cutThe field of candidates onstage for the third Republican presidential debate will be the smallest yet.
New Hampshire's presidential primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no Biden
Read full article: New Hampshire's presidential primary ballots will have 24 Republicans and 21 Democrats, but no BidenThe stage is set for the New Hampshire presidential primary, even though the date hasn't been picked yet.
Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on future
Read full article: Rep. Dean Phillips announces primary challenge to Biden. He says Democrats need to focus on futureMinnesota Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips has announced a primary challenge of President Joe Biden.
So Biden’s a no-show on the New Hampshire primary ballot. What happens next?
Read full article: So Biden’s a no-show on the New Hampshire primary ballot. What happens next?President Joe Biden wasn’t successful in unseating New Hampshire from the first-in-the-nation primary slot it has held for more than a century, but his decision not to appear on the state’s 2024 primary ballot has nonetheless added a new wrinkle to the contest and created complications for his campaign, state election officials and voters.
Biden won't appear on New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot. But write-ins are still an option
Read full article: Biden won't appear on New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot. But write-ins are still an optionPresident Joe Biden won’t file to have his name appear on the 2024 New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot.
Trump compares himself to Mandela and rails against Biden after filing for New Hampshire primary
Read full article: Trump compares himself to Mandela and rails against Biden after filing for New Hampshire primaryFormer President Donald Trump is comparing himself to anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela.
New Hampshire's presidential primary filing period opens with candidates critical of Biden and Trump
Read full article: New Hampshire's presidential primary filing period opens with candidates critical of Biden and TrumpRepublican former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the first nationally known candidate to sign up at the start of New Hampshire's presidential primary filing period.
Democratic rising stars rally around Biden's reelection. They're also eyeing 2028 bids of their own
Read full article: Democratic rising stars rally around Biden's reelection. They're also eyeing 2028 bids of their ownA new generation of Democratic presidential prospects is taking steps to strengthen their national profiles as they fan out across the country to help President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.
New Hampshire secretary of state won't block Trump from ballot in key presidential primary state
Read full article: New Hampshire secretary of state won't block Trump from ballot in key presidential primary stateNew Hampshire’s top election official says he will not invoke an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot in the state that will hold the first Republican presidential primary next year.
Massachusetts city got nearly 10 inches of rain in 6 hours, flooding homes and eroding dams
Read full article: Massachusetts city got nearly 10 inches of rain in 6 hours, flooding homes and eroding damsHeavy rainfall has flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with two communities declaring a state of emergency as water poured into homes, creating moats around their foundations and leading to boat rescues of residents.
US nurse kidnapped in Haiti speaks via video for first time since her release
Read full article: US nurse kidnapped in Haiti speaks via video for first time since her releaseA U.S. nurse who was kidnapped in Haiti last month with her young daughter spoke via video this week for the first time since her release.
New Hampshire sheriff charged with theft, perjury and falsifying evidence
Read full article: New Hampshire sheriff charged with theft, perjury and falsifying evidenceThe New Hampshire attorney general says a sheriff has been arrested and charged with eight felonies as part an investigation into accusations he misused county credit cards.
White House holds first-ever summit on the ransomware crisis plaguing the nation's public schools
Read full article: White House holds first-ever summit on the ransomware crisis plaguing the nation's public schoolsThe White House held its first-ever cybersecurity “summit” on the ransomware attacks plaguing U.S. schools.
Aid efforts for Haitians suffer new blow with kidnapping of American nurse and daughter
Read full article: Aid efforts for Haitians suffer new blow with kidnapping of American nurse and daughterAid efforts for Haitians enduring the gang violence ravaging their nation suffered a new blow with the kidnapping of an American nurse from New Hampshire and her daughter, who were still missing Tuesday.
DeSantis unveils new economic policy that targets China, taxes and regulations
Read full article: DeSantis unveils new economic policy that targets China, taxes and regulationsRepublican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is taking aim at China with a 10-point economic plan he's calling a “Declaration of Economic Independence.”.
FDLE plane tracked traveling to New Hampshire airport, as DeSantis campaigned nearby
Read full article: FDLE plane tracked traveling to New Hampshire airport, as DeSantis campaigned nearbyA state-owned airplane typically used to transport Gov. Ron DeSantis on state business was tracked travelling to a city in New Hampshire at the same time as one of his presidential campaign appearances.
Hiker's parents are retracing her final steps to raise money for safety education programs
Read full article: Hiker's parents are retracing her final steps to raise money for safety education programsThe parents of a young woman who died while hiking in New Hampshire's White Mountains will retrace her final steps later this month.
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu won't seek reelection in 2024
Read full article: New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu won't seek reelection in 2024New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who considered but decided against runs for president and the U.S. Senate, says he will not seek reelection in 2024.
Vermont braces for more rain in wake of historic flooding
Read full article: Vermont braces for more rain in wake of historic floodingVermont is preparing for the next round of storms — and possibly a tornado — as people took advantage of a second day of calm weather to clean up from historic flooding that damaged thousands of homes, businesses and roads, and left some residents stranded.
Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game
Read full article: Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long gameAs the Republican presidential primary intensifies this summer, most White House hopefuls are devoting their time to events in Iowa and New Hampshire, the states that will kick off the nomination process early next year.
Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It's on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Read full article: Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It's on Martin Luther King Jr. DayIowa Republicans say the party’s presidential nominating caucuses will be held Jan. 15, on the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. That announcement Saturday puts the first votes of the 2024 election a little more than six months away as the GOP tries to reclaim the White House.
The Democratic Party promised to overhaul its primaries. Doing that has been anything but simple
Read full article: The Democratic Party promised to overhaul its primaries. Doing that has been anything but simpleNearly six months after the Democratic Party approved President Joe Biden’s plan to overhaul which states lead off its presidential primary, implementing the revamped order has proven anything but simple.
Man's death awaiting trial on charges he killed his mother at sea was not suspicious, autopsy says
Read full article: Man's death awaiting trial on charges he killed his mother at sea was not suspicious, autopsy saysAn autopsy has determined that a Vermont man's death was “not suspicious” as he awaited trial on charges he killed his mother at sea in a scheme to inherit millions of dollars.
Agricultural producers and food businesses throughout nation getting $320 million boost from USDA
Read full article: Agricultural producers and food businesses throughout nation getting $320 million boost from USDAThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeding agricultural producers and food businesses with millions of dollars in investments designed to improve markets, create and strengthen jobs, control food prices and improve nutrition.