8-5 NWR Reason for Reform

The American Farm Bureau Federation has joined forces with the Partnership for a New American Economy to raise awareness about the need for immigration reform. AFBF farm labor specialist Kristi Boswell says immigration reform continues to be a priority for farmers and ranchers across America needing access to a legal and stable workforce. Farm Bureau celebrated the recent launch of the 'Reason for Reform' campaign. The campaign is a coalition of elected officials and business and community leaders from across all 50 states and will hold events across the country. Boswell says they will be touting the economic benefits of immigration reform.

Boswell says immigration reform will ensure the success of America's farmers and ranchers.

Elsewhere from my northwest.com the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is taking steps to grow medical marijuana on tribal land. The News Tribune reports that tribal leaders have amended a compact with the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board and Gov. Jay Inslee to allow production and sales of marijuana. Earlier this year, the tribe opened a marijuana testing laboratory as part of the original agreement.

Tribal chairman Bill Sterud says the marijuana growing operation would be aimed at improving quality of life for tribal members with cancer.