2005 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT NEWS

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July 5, 2005
New Agricultural Field Burning Tax Exemptions Take Effect
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Legislature: Agriculture in Washington State supported by 2005 Legislature

June 22, 2005
Audio: New anti-poaching law clamps down on illegal hunting, fishing (MP3, 45 seconds, 810KB; Read the script)

May 19, 2005
Governor signs tax exemption for fruit & vegetable processors
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May 16, 2005
Audio: New laws beef up small-town ambulance service, fight homelessness (MP3, 1 minute, 1.01 MB; Read the script)

May 10, 2005
Agriculture in Washington State supported by 2005 Legislature
"Freedom to Farm" and field-burning bills awaiting governor’s signature on May 11.
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April 26, 2005
Farmers in mosquito control and other special districts get tax relief
Wallace bill requires districts to base tax assessments on current use and not market value.
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April 23, 2005
Audio: Legislature OK's tax breaks for food & vegetable processors (MP3, 44 seconds, 798 KB; Read the script)

April 12, 2005
Senate passes Eickmeyer’s plan letting communities promote their events
Bill allows signs and banners over some highways.
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April 4, 2005
Audio: House budget panel OK's farm-loan legislation (MP3, 47 seconds, 831 KB; Read the script)

March 18, 2005
Drought conditions initiate budget request for the Legislature
Representatives say they will step up to the challenge of alleviating the drought's effects.
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February 2, 2005
Committee ready to OK Eickmeyer’s sign-plan sending assistance to rural regions
Bill gives local organizations the right to advertise their community events by placing signs, banners, or decorations high above highways.
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