WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Ben Batten, deputy director for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, from a Nov. 19, 2025, hearing on the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act (H.R. 1514): * * * Good morning, Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the Committee. It is an honor and a privilege to address you this morning regarding House Resolution 1514, the propos  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on Nov. 26, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity has remained unchanged since our previous report, with contacts continuing to report a slowdown in demand. Employment levels have remained unchanged. Prices have increased moderately, with contacts expecting price growth to increase over the next six months. Contacts reported that the federal government shutdown disrupted operation  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Navigation season ending on the Upper Mississippi River * The last tow of the 2025 Upper Mississippi River navigation season departed St. Paul, Minnesota, Tuesday, Nov. 25. The Motor Vessel Sierra Dawn departed late afternoon enroute to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, Lock and Dam 2, near Hastings, Minnesota, with 12 barges. Traditionally, the last  more