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MOUNT JACKSON — U.S. Rep. Ben Cline got first-hand accounts of what's going on in crop creation and livestock processing during a visit Wednesday morning to Shenandoah County farmers. Cline, the Republican representative of the 6th congressional district, visited Brett Wightman’s family farm and Steve Baker’s Farm Fresh Pork, both in Mount Jackson, to learn more… Read more »

MOUNT JACKSON, Va. (WHSV) - 6th District Congressman Ben Cline was in the Valley on Wednesday to take a tour of several area farms with preparations for the 2023 Farm Bill underway. Cline, a Republican who represents the Shenandoah Valley, was joined on the tour by agriculture officials from across the state. Cline met with a number of Valley farmers to hear their needs and concerns and… Read more »

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A key product to help farmers grow their crops is starting to get pricey - fertilizer.For 8 years now, Michael Grantz and his wife have been the co-owners of Great Day Gardens in Bedford County.Continue reading... Read more »

NEW MARKET — Barbara Kirkland moved to Woodstock in the 1970s.She had four kids grow up through the school system, all prepared to get university degrees.Kirkland remembers the Norfolk Southern rail-line being active and is excited about it potentially being converted to a trail that will extend throughout Shenandoah County.Continue reading... Read more »

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Veterans of the Vietnam War, and others who salute their service to the nation, gathered Saturday in Roanoke's Freedom Plaza.The ceremony was held in advance of National Vietnam Veterans Day Tuesday.It included a wreath-laying at the Roanoke War Memorial to honor more than 58,000 Americans and 59 residents of the Roanoke Valley who were killed during the… Read more »

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Every spring, the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors the nationwide Congressional Art Competition.The competition aims to inspire and recognize artistic talent across the country.U.S. Representative Ben Cline, who represents most of the Shenandoah Valley, is one of the sponsors for the competition.Continue reading... Read more »

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC/WFXR) — As American wallets could increasingly wear thin with high gas prices, Virginia congressional leaders are pressuring domestic and international fuel suppliers to help. Despite the consensus for relief, there are partisan disagreements on what exactly should be done.As of Wednesday, March 9, AAA says Virginia's average gas pricse have increased by nearly… Read more »

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia lawmakers said this new ban could put a big dent in your wallet.Cutting off Russian oil imports could mean you'll see an even bigger bill at the pumps.President Joe Biden decided to ban all Russian energy imports in an effort to combat Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine.Continue reading... Read more »

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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Rep. Ben Cline (R-6th) said Republicans hope to hear solutions from President Joe Biden at Tuesday evening's State of the Union Address."We're hoping to hear some concrete solutions to get us out of the various crises that he has caused in this nation," Cline said during a House GOP press event.One of the issues he mentioned was energy independence, adding… Read more »