Harshawn Ratanpal
Environmental Impact ReporterHarshawn Ratanpal is a Report for America corps member and reports on the environment for KBIA and the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk. You can contact him at harshawnratanpal@gmail.com.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than a billion dollars in cuts – almost $20 million was set to go to Missouri. -
They’ve been studying to work at agencies including NOAA. Then those jobs got cut. -
Reports for three school districts in southeast Missouri indicate most school buildings aren't earthquake-resistant. Some districts are doing more than others to fix that. -
An estimated 800 employees were fired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration last week. -
The current drought alert has been in effect since October and is set to expire at the end of March. -
One letter cites a lack of “fitness or qualification” as the reason for termination – despite positive performance reviews. The letters also contained inaccuracies and inconsistencies about the employee and their job. -
The firings are part of a sweeping, nationwide effort to remove probationary workers from the federal government. -
Sen. Mike Henderson said the bill protects farmers’ privacy. Public information advocates and environmental groups worry about the loss of transparency. -
Livestock specialists recommend farmers adjust their grazing practices and cycle through different types of chemicals to combat resistance. -
On Monday evening, President Donald Trump ordered a temporary pause on federal funding while his administration conducts a comprehensive ideological review of programs.
