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Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (April 2026)

Silence DoGood - April 27, 2026

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (April 2026) - April has been a month of continued recovery, renewed focus and meaningful progress for the communities I’m...

Politics

Joyce Pushes to Expand State Assistance for First-Time Farmers Amid Rising Costs

Silence DoGood - March 25, 2026

Joyce’s proposal would eliminate that restriction, a move he says is necessary to reflect modern economic realities and inflation-driven increases in farmland and equipment values. #farmers #costs #patrickjoyce

Community

Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are ‘crushing’ farmers

Silence DoGood - December 12, 2025

“Financial losses are worse this time around, yet the aid package is 50% smaller. We’re seeing repeated devastation with greater losses than Trump 1. It defies logic.” #trump #tariff #farmers

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