Articles tagged under: Bruce Kleven
MN Beef Update
Published March 11, 2020
There is a bipartisan effort in this year's Minnesota legislative session to fix like-kind exchange transactions. Hear more about the effort from Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association legislative consultant Bruce Kleven in the Minnesota Beef Update.MN Lawmakers Considering Options for Surplus
Published March 8, 2020
There’s a projected $1.5 billion surplus in Minnesota. Lobbyist Bruce Kleven says lawmakers still need to know how much money is available before they can decide how to spend it. "If you look at the House Democrats' view they say…Working Ahead of MN Legislative Session
Published January 10, 2020
In the interim period ahead of the Minnesota legislative session, lobbyist Bruce Kleven has three key issues on his radar. The list includes climate change agency rulemaking. "We are also watching the movement of captive deer as a result of…2020 Elections May Overshadow MN Legislative Session
Published December 12, 2019
The Minnesota Legislature will have a shortened session, with lawmakers gathering in St. Paul in mid-February. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says the 2020 election will influence the statewide elections. "I think we will have a big election year with Trump…Minnesota Beef Update
Published May 15, 2019
Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association lobbyist Bruce Kleven says one issue right now involves a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency fee increase proposal. Listen to more in the Minnesota Beef Update, a production of the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State…MN Lawmakers Dive Into Budget Discussions
Published March 1, 2019
Minnesota’s budget and economic outlook has weakened since November. Lobbyist Bruce Kleven says that’s not a surprise, but adjustments will need to be made to the governor’s proposed budget. "Governor Walz will either have to revise his proposal or if…A Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Compromise
Published May 21, 2018
The Minnesota House and Senate agriculture committees adopted a resolution which could delay implementation of the nitrogen fertilizer rule. House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson said there may be a compromise available if Governor Dayton agrees to sign the…