More bills of interest to agriculture were discussed this week during the 2019 Alabama legislative session. Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, notes the general fund has passed out of the House.
Watching Bills of Interest to Alabama Agriculture
Some bills of interest to agriculture were discussed this week during the 2019 Alabama Legislative Session. Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, has an update on those bills.
Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation Offering Scholarship
The 2019 Alabama Legislative Session kicks off Tuesday, March 5th in Montgomery. And again this year Southeast AgNet will be getting weekly reports about bills of interest to agriculture from the Alabama Agribusiness Council (AAC). But before the session kicks off, AAC Executive Director Leigha Cauthen has information about a deadline coming up through their Foundation they want folks to be aware of.
Legislative Session Brings Good News for Farmers, Rural Alabama
Farmers and rural families will benefit from actions during the 2018 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature, which saw bills pass aimed at improving broadband access, irrigation, agricultural education and the clarity of tax laws. Alabama Farmers Federation President Jimmy Parnell thanked legislators for recognizing the importance of agriculture and forestry — the state’s largest industry. “This was one of …
Productive Legislative Session for Alabama Cattlemen
The 2018 Alabama Legislative Session wrapped up last week, and according to Alabama Cattlemen’s Association’s Erin Beasley, it was a very productive session for them. Productive Legislative Session for Alabama Cattlemen
How Agriculture Fared in the Alabama Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers wrapped up the 2018 session last week. Leigha Cauthen, executive director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, takes a look at how agriculture fared in the session. How Agriculture Fared during Alabama Legislative Session
Alabama Legislature Passes Bills of Interest to Agriculture
With just 7 legislative days left, Alabama lawmakers are trying to wrap up the 2018 session. According to Leigha Cauthen, Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, they have passed the budget along with other bills of interest to agriculture. Alabama Legislature Passes Bills of Interest to Agriculture
Alabama Legislative Session Reaches Halfway Point
Alabama Legislators have reached the halfway point of the 2018 Legislative Session in Montgomery. And according to the Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, a couple of bills of interest to agriculture continues to see movement. Alabama Legislative Session Reaches Halfway Point
Alabama Legislators Discuss General Fund
The state budget, more specifically the general fund, was one of the big items this past week during the Alabama Legislative Session. Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, looks at what was discussed and also has an update concerning another bill of interest to agriculture. Alabama Legislators Discuss General Fund
Agriculture Watching Movement of Bills in Alabama Legislature
Some bills of interest to agriculture continues to move along in the 2018 Alabama Legislative Session. Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, has an update on a couple of those bills. Agriculture Watching Movement of Bills in Alabama Legislature