Articles tagged under: Michelle Fischbach
Lunneborg Promoted
Published January 5, 2023
Nick Lunneborg has been promoted to deputy chief of staff for Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach. Lunneborg previously was Fischbach's legislative director. Before that, Lunneborg worked on Representative Tom Emmer's agricultural issues.Ag Issues at the Forefront for Fischbach
Published January 2, 2023
Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is preparing for the farm bill debate. "We have to protect the risk management programs, the sugar program, which is very important in my district, and making sure we are maintaining a reliable, sustainable disaster relief…Lawmakers Ask for More Data on Foreign U.S. Farmland Purchases
Published October 3, 2022
House lawmakers, including Minnesota’s Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach, are asking the U.S. Government Accountability Office to complete a study on foreign investment of U.S. farmland and what that means for national security, trade and food security. A letter to…Crop Insurance Remains a Priority
Published July 3, 2022
The House Agriculture Committee is in the process of reviewing the current farm programs and preparing for the 2023 farm bill debate. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach continues to hear from farmers about the importance of crop insurance. "We've got issues with…Cutting Red Tape
Published May 27, 2022
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is part of a small bipartisan group seeking to address global food shortages by speeding up the delivery of food assistance. This bill would temporarily waive the requirement that half all food aid shipments be carried…Seeking Federal Support
Published May 24, 2022
Minnesota’s congressional delegation is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for financial support for farmers impacted by a wet, cold spring and two recent storms. The lawmakers want the federal government to expedite the state’s request. Read the letter.SHIP IT Act Introduced
Published April 19, 2022
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach and Florida Representative Byron Donalds have introduced legislation to reduce the supply chain backlog. This bill calls for the modernization of the ports and a waiver to allow individuals younger than 21 to qualify for commercial…MN Lawmakers Press for Dairy Market Access
Published April 7, 2022
Members of the Minnesota congressional delegation are calling on the Biden administration to reject Canada's recent dairy trade proposals. A letter was sent to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to demand the market access included…New Congressional Boundaries in Place in Minnesota
Published February 16, 2022
There are new Congressional maps for Minnesota. The Seventh District, currently served by Representative Michelle Fischbach, extends from the Canadian border to southwest Minnesota. The Eighth District, currently represented by Congressman Pete Stauber, expanded west and will include portions of…