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Restore statewide gasoline-pump inspections and certification
Candidate positionWhen I am again elected Commissioner of Agriculture in Alabama, I will bring this program back into full operation. In these uncertain economic times, your elected officials in Alabama must do everything possible to ensure efficiency and accuracy so that you can go to your favorite gas station without having to worry that unscrupulous operators are giving you less than what you paid for.
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When I am again elected Commissioner of Agriculture in Alabama, I will bring this program back into full operation. In these uncertain economic times, your elected officials in Alabama must do everything possible to ensure efficiency and accuracy so that you can go to your favorite gas station without having to worry that unscrupulous operators are giving you less than what you paid for.
RON HAS YOUR BACK.
Candidate positionAccuracy at the pump and on the scales is critical for business in this state. We must all be transparent and operate within the laws. Unfortunately, not everyone believes in that philosophy. Price gouging is a common consumer ripoff – and I will not make any distinction between those who know but do nothing, and those who deliberately steal from the consumer.
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Accuracy at the pump and on the scales is critical for business in this state. We must all be transparent and operate within the laws. Unfortunately, not everyone believes in that philosophy. Price gouging is a common consumer ripoff – and I will not make any distinction between those who know but do nothing, and those who deliberately steal from the consumer.
RON HAS YOUR BACK.
Candidate positionWhether it’s gasoline at the pump, or food on the scales, you and your family must be able to rely on the integrity of the merchant or suppliers selling you the product. I will vigorously investigate price gouging and will be enforce the rules to the maximum extent the law allows.
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Whether it’s gasoline at the pump, or food on the scales, you and your family must be able to rely on the integrity of the merchant or suppliers selling you the product. I will vigorously investigate price gouging and will be enforce the rules to the maximum extent the law allows.
The Commissioner's Platform for Alabama
Candidate positionIssue AssessmentThere are few places in the country that offer the diversity in quality agricultural exports as we have here in Alabama. Whether it’s ranching on open land in the Black Belt, growing sod and landscape plants in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, harvesting farm-grown catfish from the ponds of central Alabama, growing cotton and peanuts in the Wiregrass, or bringing up fresh oysters and shrimp from Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, there aren’t many other areas in the entire United States who can compete with the quality and variety of Alabama’s agricultural output – and effectively managing that diversity requires knowledge, skill, and experience.
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There are few places in the country that offer the diversity in quality agricultural exports as we have here in Alabama. Whether it’s ranching on open land in the Black Belt, growing sod and landscape plants in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, harvesting farm-grown catfish from the ponds of central Alabama, growing cotton and peanuts in the Wiregrass, or bringing up fresh oysters and shrimp from Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, there aren’t many other areas in the entire United States who can compete with the quality and variety of Alabama’s agricultural output – and effectively managing that diversity requires knowledge, skill, and experience.
Strengthen Food Safety Oversight
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityPrioritizes strong inspection and enforcement intended to ensure food sold in Alabama meets applicable safety standards.
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Strengthen Food Safety Oversight
Restore Gas Pump Inspection Program
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports restoring the Agriculture Department program that inspects and certifies gasoline pumps for accuracy and safe operation.
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Restore Gas Pump Inspection Program
Investigate and Prosecute Price Gouging
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports vigorous investigation of price gouging involving fuel, food, and other regulated goods and enforcement to the maximum extent allowed by law.
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Investigate and Prosecute Price Gouging
Expand Markets for Alabama Agriculture
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityPrioritizes promoting Alabama agricultural products and expanding access to regional, national, and international markets.
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Expand Markets for Alabama Agriculture
Eliminate the 1.5% Sales Tax on Farm Equipment
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports eliminating Alabama's 1.5% sales tax on farm equipment.
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Eliminate the 1.5% Sales Tax on Farm Equipment
Farm Equipment Cost-Sharing
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicySupports state cost-sharing opportunities to help farmers replace or upgrade tractors, harvesting tools, and other agricultural equipment.
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Farm Equipment Cost-Sharing
