Advisory: Secretary Perdue in Louisiana TOMORROW and Saturday
(Washington, D.C., October 11, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in Louisiana TOMORROW, October 12th and Saturday, October 13th.
Secretary Perdue to visit the National Finance Center with Congressman Steve Scalise
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will visit the National Finance Center and hold a discussion with Congressman Scalise.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Friday, October 12th beginning at 9:30am CT
WHERE: National Finance Center, 13800 Old Gentilly Road Building 101, New Orleans, LA 70129
Secretary Perdue to visit Archer Daniels Midland Facility with Congressman Ralph Abraham
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour the ADM facility with Congressman Ralph Abraham and hold a discussion with soybean producers, shippers, and stakeholders.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Friday, October 12th beginning at 1:00pm CT
WHERE: ADM Grain Terminal, 12710 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047
Secretary Perdue to visit Raceland Raw Sugar with Congressman Garret Graves and Commissioner Michael Strain
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour the Raceland Raw Sugar with Congressman Garret Graves and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Michael Strain. Following the tour, Secretary Perdue, Congressman Graves, and Commissioner Strain will hold a town hall with agriculture producers.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Friday, October 12th beginning at 3:00pm CT
WHERE: Raceland Sugar Farm, 175 Mill Street, Raceland, LA 70394
Secretary Perdue to visit the Louisiana State University St. Gabriel Research Station
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will hold a discussion at the St. Gabriel Research Station on current research, invasive species, sugar breeding, and sugar cane research.
WHEN: Saturday, October 13th beginning at 8:00am CT
WHERE: St. Gabriel Research Station, 5575 LSU Ag Road, St. Gabriel, LA 70776
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5th ANNUAL SOLUTION SUMMIT FOCUSES ON OPIOID SOLUTIONS AND RESOURCES
SALT LAKE CITY – On Friday, October 12th, Utah Opioid Task Force co-chairs Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), DEA District Agent in Charge for Utah Brian Besser, and Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes will host the 5th Annual Solution Summit – Instead: Connecting for a Cure addressing solutions and resources available to fight the opioid crisis in Utah.
The event will have two separate sessions. The morning session is for students and schools throughout the state and will run from 9:00 am to 11:30 pm MST. The afternoon is a general adult session open to the public and will run from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The afternoon session includes a variety of breakout sessions and speakers who will share their unique insights into the opioid epidemic and the role each of us plays in being a part of the solution.
WHAT: Standing press conference to highlight the work of the Utah Opioid Task Force and what they are doing to address the opioid epidemic in Utah. Check Notes for additional media availability.
WHO: Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), DEA District Agent in Charge for Utah Brian Besser, and Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes.
WHEN: Friday, October 12, 2018, at 9:30 AM.
WHERE: Vivint Smart Home Arena – Northeast Entrance/The Porch, 301 South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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NOTES:
Thu, Oct 11, 3:41 PM (20 hours ago)
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Hi all, Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is opening in West Point! Mayor Craythorne along with Chamber officials will help us cut the ribbon on Wednesday (10/17), and we're giving away lunch to the first 300 guests.
Here are the details:
--What: Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new West Point Cafe Rio Mexican Grill. In addition to giving away entrees to the first 300 guests, we'll also be presenting The Davis Education Foundation with $2,500.
--When: Wednesday, October 17; ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m.
--Who: Cafe Rio executives; Mayor Craythorne; Chamber of Commerce leadership; and officials from The Davis Education Foundation, are available for interviews.
--Where: Cafe Rio Mexican Grill in West Point; 185 North 2000 West
