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Sen. Mitch McConnell is expected to return to the Senate this week, ending a three-month absence due to health issues. His return is timed to vote on the stalled farm bill in the Agriculture Committee. While his office has not confirmed a specific date, staff have indicated he will be present for a Wednesday vote. The 84-year-old former leader has been recovering at home since a June fall and subsequent hospitalization.
Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman plans a new committee vote next week to advance the 2026 farm bill, which stalled in August due to Democratic opposition over Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts and the absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell. The current farm bill extension expires September 30, creating urgency. Democrats demand a two-year delay for state cost-share implementation, while Boozman offers only a one-year delay. The American Farm Bureau Federation urges bipartisan passage to provide certainty for farmers facing economic challenges.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Rep. Steve Womack, and Sen. John Boozman are touring storm damage in Rogers, meeting with local officials and those affected by the recent severe storms. The death toll from the storms has risen to eight, including three in Benton County. The officials are also distributing food to those in need with the help of Tyson Foods.