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Senator Hughes schedules inaugural Food and Farm Caucus meeting Thursday
Summary
Senator Hughes invited colleagues and staff to the first Food and Farm Caucus meeting at 5:15 p.m. Thursday in the Buttermitch, saying the caucus will meet every other week and seek bipartisan co-chairs to discuss topics related to Alaska agriculture.
Senator Hughes invited colleagues and staff to the inaugural Food and Farm Caucus meeting, scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Thursday in the Buttermitch, with the goal of concluding by 6 p.m. to accommodate other events in the building.
Hughes said the caucus will meet every other week, will work to select co-chairs from each caucus in the House and Senate, and will discuss topics aimed at expanding Alaskas agricultural industry, including support for farmers and ranchers. Staff were explicitly welcomed to attend, the senator said.
No formal action was taken on the floor regarding the caucuss formation; the announcement served as an invitation to members and staff to participate in an organizational meeting and early programming for the legislative session.
