Articles tagged under: Cory Bennett

A Shared Balance of Power

Published December 13, 2024

The DFL has a razor-thin one-seat majority in the Minnesota Senate while the House is evening divided between Democrats and Republicans. Agricultural lobbyist Cory Bennett said everyone is trying to understand how this scenario working. "This is my 34th legislative…
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A Big Week in the MN Legislature

Published April 15, 2024

The omnibus finance and appropriation bills face a Friday deadline. One of the big issues facing agriculture during this session is water quality. Cory Bennett, who lobbies on behalf of a handful of farm groups, said these proposals are focused…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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