USDA official announces $531 million block grant for Georgia farmers at Senate session Visiting federal officials addressed the Senate; visiting USDA representative announced a $531,000,000 block grant for Georgia producers affected by Hurricane Helene, with applications opening March 16 and closing April 27. Cabinet visitors also praised state efforts and highlighted workforce and trade initiatives.

Georgia farmers are set to receive a lifeline with a newly announced $531 million federal aid package aimed at helping those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

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Committee approves tax deduction for Farmers Bridge Assistance payments House Bill 1159 would let farmers exclude payments received under a federal bridge assistance program from state taxable income. The committee passed the bill by voice vote after the sponsor explained the covered row and specialty crops and answered clarifying questions.

Georgia's Ways & Means Committee just passed a groundbreaking bill that allows farmers to keep more of their federal disaster relief payments by offering a state income-tax deduction!

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