Farm bill on Jordan’s list: The Republican nominee for House speaker, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, has never voted for a farm bill but agreed on the need to pass “important legislation” like the farm bill,” said House Armed Services Committee chairman Mike Rogers, a key vote in the speaker’s race. (Rogers)
Pritzer would veto fin tax: The issue is not on the table but Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he does not support a financial transaction tax and would veto one if it reached him; such a tax could prompt the futures markets to leave Chicago. (Bloomberg)
Hefty fees for EVs: Eight states, including No. 1 oil-producer Texas, require owners of electric vehicles to pay annual registration fees of $200 or more. The states cite the need to make up for the loss of gas tax revenue, but there are culture war overtones. (Washington Post)
Food-forward cities: Based on factors that included the variety of cuisines, “emerging” foods, and diners with a taste for novelty, San Francisco is the most “food forward” U.S. city, followed by Los Angeles, Miami, Washington, and San Diego, says consultancy Datassential. (Axios)
Double regenerative ag goal: Food processor ADM and Farmers Business Network said they intended to double, to 2 million acres, enrollment in a program that pays farmers to reduce emissions and adopt practices such as cover crops and conservation tillage. (FBN)