Articles tagged under: Jeanne Poppe
MN Budget Discussions Could Cause Delays
Published May 17, 2019
As of Friday, Minnesota legislative leaders still haven’t reached a budget agreement. Chair of the House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division Jeanne Poppe said it’s difficult to see how work can be completed in a session wrapping up…Dairy Provision Included in MN House Jobs Bill
Published April 25, 2019
The Minnesota House jobs bill includes $10 million for a transfer from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Agriculture to help small dairy farmers buy into the federal Dairy Margin Coverage program. House Agriculture Committee Chair Jeanne…Farm Mental Health Bill Moves to the Senate
Published March 5, 2019
The Minnesota House has unanimously passed a bill to help farmers during this difficult farm economy. House Agriculture and Food Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe sponsored the bill. "The season is the reason for seeking funds today," said Poppe. "As winter…Tax Conformity Legislation Reviewed by MN Lawmakers
Published February 7, 2019
The Minnesota House Tax Committee held a hearing on tax conformity Thursday. Legislation from Representatives Jeanne Poppe and Glen Gruenhagen on Section 179 were both reviewed. Poppe’s bill would eliminate Section 179 expensing. Gruenhagen’s bill would modify expensing. Section 168 bonus…MN Lawmakers Focus on Dairy in Upcoming Hearing
Published January 18, 2019
Committee hearings are underway in the Minnesota legislature. House Ag, Food, Finance and Policy Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe says early discussions are focused around agricultural research training and the 2018 Farm Bill. There will be a committee hearing on the…Poppe Outlines Priorities
Published January 4, 2019
In the current economic environment, Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Jeanne Poppe believes farmers need a helping hand. That would include "farm mediation, legal assistance, farm advocates; if we could increase the money going to that, we could increase the…