Articles tagged under: Cory Bennett
A Budget Hole for ’26-’27
Published April 17, 2023
Nearly a month ago, Minnesota legislative leaders announced budget targets. For 2024-2025, agriculture was allocated $48 million. Governor Tim Walz sought $71 million for ’26 and ’27, but the Legislature’s ag budget target is $40 million. Cory Bennett, who leads…Bill Guarantees Paid Family Leave
Published January 23, 2023
The beginning of the legislative session typically happens at a slow, methodical pace. That has not been the case this year in St. Paul. One of the bills on a fast track would require Minnesota businesses to provide up to…A Rural-Metro Split
Published November 14, 2022
Food and agricultural interests will need to nurture a relationship with the many new faces in the Minnesota Legislature. According to agricultural lobbyist Cory Bennett, the DFL won the majority by winning the metro and suburban vote. "Lines have been…MN Senate and House Differ on Budget Surplus Plans
Published April 6, 2022
Minnesota lawmakers are pushing forward on the supplemental budget and tax bills. Minnesota AgriGrowth Lobbyist Cory Bennett says there are differing views in both chambers on what to do with the $9.25 billion budget surplus. "On the Senate side, a…Tax Bill Being Closely Watched in MN Conference Committee
Published May 10, 2021
Minnesota lawmakers are in the final weeks of the state legislative session. As conference committee work continues this week, Minnesota Agri-Growth Council Lobbyist Cory Bennett says the tax bill is being closely monitored. "The tax bill will be dependent on…Stark Differences Between House and Senate Approaches
Published April 28, 2019
The Minnesota Legislature is in the final four weeks of the session. After budget targets are finalized, the conference committees will need to complete their work. The DFL-controlled House and the Republican majority in the Senate are on very different…Multiple Bills Tackle Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule
Published April 23, 2018
Bills intended to stop the Minnesota Department of Agriculture from implementing the nitrogen fertilizer rule are moving on a few different paths. AgriGrowth lobbyist Cory Bennett says a stand-alone bill has passed in the House and is on its way…