Articles tagged under: MFU Minute
MFU Minute
Published March 25, 2024
Friday was the deadline for new legislation in Minnesota to have earned hearings in both the House and Senate to be considered for passage this session. Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Public Policy Stu Lourey says around 8,000 bills have…MFU Minute
Published March 11, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey provides an update on the Minnesota legislative session for the MFU Minute. MFU is keeping an eye on legislation that could provide tax incentives for farmers who are water quality certified.MFU Minute
Published February 23, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union recently held its Lobby Day at the Capitol. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey says members had a chance to discuss key issues with lawmakers. In this week's MFU Minute, Lourey said priorities include right-to-repair legislation and…MFU Minute
Published February 12, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Antimonopoly Director Justin Stofferahn talks about a recent report on implementing a Minnesota Care public option. This MFU Minute focuses on how a universal health insurance program could increase coverage options and access to farmers in…MFU Minute
Published January 28, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey joins us for this week’s MFU Minute. Lourey looks forward to this year’s Lobby Day that will take place February 20th at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Members will have the…MFU Minute
Published December 30, 2023
In this week's MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish outlines the organization's policy priorities for the coming year.MFU Minute
Published December 17, 2023
The next Minnesota legislative session is set to begin February 12th. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey highlights what the organization is looking forward to in the latest MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published December 1, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director Ariel Kagan highlights climate-related special orders the organization will concentrate on in the coming year. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published November 15, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl joins us to talk about their annual meeting and the process of setting policy. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.