As summer winds down, parents and children are preparing for the start of the school year. But for children with food allergies, heading to school for the first time can come with significant stress, anxiety and even danger.
Since the 1990s, food allergies in children have shot up approximately 50%. In fact about one in 13 children (or about two per classroom) have some type of food allergy, making it essential that parents, kids and schools know how to prevent, identify and respond to food allergy reactions.
BJ Lanser, MD, Director of the Pediatric Food Allergy Program at National Jewish Health, says following these four tips will help keep them safe:
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service for More Than 1 Million Residential and Commercial Consumers in 14 States
Projects Will Provide Improved Electric Reliability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $345.5 million in 20 infrastructure projects (PDF, 121 KB) to improve rural electric service in 14 states.
“Delivering reliable and affordable electricity to power rural America will help lay the groundwork for increased rural prosperity and economic opportunity,” Secretary Perdue said. “USDA is partnering with rural electric utilities and cooperatives so they can continue to invest in infrastructure improvements to provide electric power to those who live and work in rural areas.”
USDA is making the investments through the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. This program helps finance generation, transmission and distribution projects; system improvements; and energy conservation projects in communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.
The loans include $7.9 million for smart grid technology. This includes computer applications, two-way communications, geospatial information systems and other tools to increase the reliability and efficiency of electric power systems. Below are a few examples of the projects USDA is funding:
USDA is announcing investments today in rural communities in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force.
To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (PDF, 5.4 MB). In addition, to view the categories of the recommendations, please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB).
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
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USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service for More Than 1 Million Residential and Commercial Consumers in 14 States
Projects Will Provide Improved Electric Reliability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $345.5 million in 20 infrastructure projects (PDF, 121 KB) to improve rural electric service in 14 states.
“Delivering reliable and affordable electricity to power rural America will help lay the groundwork for increased rural prosperity and economic opportunity,” Secretary Perdue said. “USDA is partnering with rural electric utilities and cooperatives so they can continue to invest in infrastructure improvements to provide electric power to those who live and work in rural areas.”
USDA is making the investments through the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. This program helps finance generation, transmission and distribution projects; system improvements; and energy conservation projects in communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.
The loans include $7.9 million for smart grid technology. This includes computer applications, two-way communications, geospatial information systems and other tools to increase the reliability and efficiency of electric power systems. Below are a few examples of the projects USDA is funding:
USDA is announcing investments today in rural communities in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force.
To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the President of the United States from the Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity (PDF, 5.4 MB). In addition, to view the categories of the recommendations, please view the Rural Prosperity infographic (PDF, 190 KB).
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community services such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
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Governor Gary R. Herbert’s Schedule
August 6, 2018 - August 10, 2018
**The Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, August 6
10:00 a.m. Meet with Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Meet with Lt. Governor Spencer Cox
Location: Governor’s Office
1:45 p.m. Meet with General Counsel
Location: Governor’s Office
6:00 p.m. Speak at Western Association of State Departments of Agriculture Meeting
Location: Salt Lake City
Tuesday, August 7
9:30 a.m. Meet with State Treasurer David Damschen
Location: Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Speak at Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Location: Lehi
Media Access
Wednesday, August 8
10:00 a.m. Boards and Commissions
Location: State Capitol
Thursday, August 9
10:00 a.m. Visit Logan and Kim Wilde Family Sheep Ranch
Location: Croydon
Media Availability
12:00 p.m. Lunch Meeting with Morgan County Officials
Location: Morgan County
Friday, August 10
No Public Events
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule
August 6, 2018 - August 10, 2018
**The Lt. Governor’s schedule is subject to frequent change**
Monday, August 6
9:30 a.m. Speak at Jordan School District Conference
Location: West Jordan
10:00 a.m. Meet with Leadership Team
Location: Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Meet with Gov. Gary Herbert
Location: Governor’s Office
12:30 p.m. Meet with Constituent
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
2:00 p.m. Elections Review with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
2:30 p.m. Meet with Centro de La Familia Charity
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
Tuesday, August 7
10:00 a.m. Meet with Mr. Heonsoo Rhee, President of KIC Silicon Valley
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
10:30 a.m. Meet with Staff
Location: Lt. Governor’s Office
12:00 p.m. Speak at Operation Rio Grande Staff Event
Location: Salt Lake City
3:00 p.m. GEC Meeting
Location: State Capitol
5:00 p.m. Speak at Canyons and Jordan Education Associations Event
Location: Murray
Wednesday, August 8
9:00 a.m. Women’s Leadership Institute Meeting
Location: Salt Lake City
10:00 a.m. Boards and Commissions Meeting
Location: Governor’s Office
2:00 p.m. State Homelessness Coordinating Committee Meeting
Location: State Capitol
6:30 p.m. Speak at Junior Achievement Empowering Girls Event
Location: Sandy
Thursday, August 9
No Public Events
Friday, August 10
No Public Events
