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New $8B Farmer Fuel Aid Program | Dothan Source

Agriculture

New $8 Billion Aid Program Targets Farmer Fuel Costs Amid Harvest Season

The Harvest Fuel Relief Program, Announced Monday in Kansas, Aims to Offset Rising Diesel and Production Expenses for Farmers During the Harvest Season.

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Wiregrass Farmers Worry as Farm Bill Stalls | Dothan

Agriculture

Wiregrass Farmers Express Concerns Over Stalled Federal Farm Bill

State Representative Rhett Marques and U.s. Representative Austin Scott Met with Dale County Producers to Discuss High Input Costs and Delays in Federal Agricultural Assistance.

69 views·Oct 15

Dothan Livestock Shelter Opens for Isaias | Dothan Source

Agriculture

Dothan Livestock Shelter Opens as Tropical Storm Isaias Nears Gulf Coast

Alabama Officials Have Opened Temporary Facilities, Including One on East Cottonwood Road, for Livestock Owners Evacuating Ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, Which Is Forecast to Strengthen Into a Hurricane.

90 views·Oct 11

Trump Rallies Mobile, Backs AL GOP | Dothan Source

Agriculture

Former President Trump Rallies in Mobile, Backs Alabama GOP Slate

Donald Trump Urged Approximately 8,000 Attendees to Vote as If He Were on the Ballot, Campaigning for Republican Congressional and State Nominees in Mobile.

87 views·Oct 7

Alabama Campaign Finance: September Totals | Dothan Source

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Statewide Campaigns Report September Fundraising Totals

Republican Candidates for Alabama’s Constitutional Offices Generally Outraised Democratic Nominees Last Month, with Significant Leads in Cash on Hand in Most Races, Despite Close Gubernatorial Fundraising.

53 views·Oct 6

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Alabama Finance Director Change: Poole Out, Carlton In

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Alabama Finance Director Bill Poole Departs, Doryan Carlton Named Successor

The Leadership Change at the Department of Finance, Effective This Week, Comes as Governor Ivey's Term Nears Its End and Ahead of Anticipated Tight State Budgets.

89 views·Oct 6

Uncommon 3-Way North AL House Race | Dothan Source

Agriculture

North Alabama House District Features Uncommon Three-Candidate Election

An Incumbent Republican Faces Two Independent Challengers in the General Election for a District Spanning Colbert, Lawrence, and Morgan Counties.

94 views·Oct 5

AL Ag Comm. Race: Hill & Sparks Priorities | Dothan Source

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Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Race: Hill and Sparks Detail Priorities Ahead of November Election

Voters Will Choose Next Month Between Douglas Mayor Corey Hill and Former Commissioner Ron Sparks, Both Addressing Farmer Needs and the Future of the Department of Agriculture and Industries.

48 views·Oct 1

Trump Rally Mobile: AL GOP Turnout Concerns | Dothan

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Trump Rally Set for Mobile Amidst Alabama GOP Turnout Concerns

President Donald Trump Plans to Hold a Campaign Rally in Mobile Next Week, as Alabama Republicans Express Concerns About Potential Voter Apathy Despite the Former President's Popularity with His Base.

65 views·Sep 30

beef Imports Worry AL Farmers | Dothan Source

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Alabama Agriculture Concerns Rise Over Federal Beef Imports

President Trump's Proposal to Import Subsidized Beef Draws Rare Criticism From State Organizations and Leads to Legislative Action by a U.s. Representative.

83 views·Sep 10