Articles tagged under: Angie Craig
Lawmakers Push for Timely Decisions for Emergency Haying of CRP
Published July 28, 2021
It may be too late for this year, but bills have been introduced in Congress to improve the Agriculture Department’s ability to allow for the timely haying of CRP land during a weather disaster, like this year’s drought. The bill…Lawmakers Introduce Year-Round Fuel Choice Act
Published July 18, 2021
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Angie Craig, introduced legislation to ensure year-round availability of E-15. Minnesota farmer Brian Thalmann is hopeful the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act can be included in the infrastructure conversation.…Craig Represented on Select Committee
Published June 17, 2021
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has selected Minnesota Representative Angie Craig to a Select Committee on Economic Disparity. In the announcement, Pelosi said Craig will represent the concerns of family farmers and rural communities.Hedin Joins Representative Angie Craig’s Staff
Published June 2, 2021
Emmet Hedin is the new legislative assistant for Minnesota Representative Angie Craig covering agriculture and food, animal welfare, minority issues and immigration. Hedin previously served as a senior policy advisor to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.House Lawmakers on Recess, Waiting for COVID-19 Deal
Published August 3, 2020
The House is currently on recess, but lawmakers will be ready to go back to Washington D.C. for a vote on a COVID-19 relief package once an agreement is reached. "I've seen this happen a few times before in my…Strengthening Connections During COVID-19
Published June 12, 2020
Minnesota Representative Angie Craig hosted a virtual panel discussion Wednesday on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenyon, Minnesota farmer Keith Allen, who is a Minnesota Farm Bureau director, said one positive from the pandemic is the relationship between farmers…Northern Plains Senators Introduce Bipartisan Haying and Grazing Bill
Published June 5, 2020
South Dakota Senator John Thune and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith introduced a bill to allow emergency haying and grazing on the Conservation Reserve Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, CRP haying and grazing is limited to weather-related disaster events. Companion…Few Hurdles Remain for USMCA Discussions
Published November 25, 2019
Lawmakers didn’t get the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement ratified before Thanksgiving recess. Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig says a few hurdles remain. "Let's make sure we don't inadvertently raise prescription drug prices for Americans. It sounds like there's progress being made…Lawmakers Request Action on Biodiesel Tax Extenders
Published November 7, 2019
House Democrats sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Ways and Means Committee Chair Richard Neal this week, asking for action on the biodiesel tax extenders. In the letter, the lawmakers reference the closing or production reduction of…