**REMINDER** Pope County was placed under a burn ban last week. Conditions are very dry, and we are at a high risk of fires. We are still receiving calls on whether or not it is ok to burn. Even when we get rain, it will NOT guarantee the burn ban will be lifted. We, as well as other local news outlets, will keep everyone posted when we have had sufficient rain fall to lift the ban. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.
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The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs conducted an oversight hearing to examine how federal economic development programs can be improved to better serve tribal communities.
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands convened an oversight hearing to discuss the need for the Senate to pass the Fix Our Forests Act, following wildfires that struck the Los Angeles area one year ago.
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries recently held a legislative hearing to consider four bills focused on wildlife conservation, fisheries management, and the protection of cultural traditions.
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