Articles tagged under: Michelle Fischbach
Fischbach Meets with MN Farmers to Discuss Drought
Published August 6, 2021
Drought is one of the top concerns for Minnesota agriculture right now. "As I meet with farmers, we've been talking a lot about what can be done to help," said Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach. "If this drought continues, we'll need…Lawmakers Offer Bipartisan Tone
Published August 4, 2021
The 50-50 split in the Senate and tight margins in the House underscores the party-line politics in Washington, D.C. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach says there is a rural-urban divide, but bipartisanship can happen on Capitol Hill. "I think sometimes when…Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads
Published July 30, 2021
Farmfest begins its three-day run Tuesday near Redwood Falls in southern Minnesota. "There will be close to 500 exhibitors at Farmfest and you'll be able to see the latest and greatest in machinery and technology," said Kent Thiesse, forum coordinator.…Investing in Rural America
Published June 16, 2021
On Tuesday, a House Agriculture subcommittee reviewed opportunities for growth and investment in Rural America. Ranking Member Michelle Fischbach said broadband connectivity is important, "but there are other challenges facing our constituents, including limited access to capital, worker shortages, aging…Fischbach Supports ‘Real Infrastructure’
Published June 7, 2021
Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach supports infrastructure legislation, but believes in a focused approach. "I want to make sure that when we're spending money on infrastructure it is real infrastructure like roads and bridges." Fischbach says there are still funds from…MN Loses No Congressional Seats
Published April 27, 2021
Despite fears to the contrary, Minnesota will not lose a congressional seat in the next election. Minnesota’s Seventh District, now represented by Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, is expected to cover a larger geography, but the seat will not be lost. With…Lawmakers Ask For the Return of USDA’s Food Box Program
Published April 21, 2021
A group of lawmakers is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reconsider his decision to cancel the Farmers to Families Food Box program. The program provided fresh produce, dairy and meat products during the pandemic. This coalition says it also…Workforce Challenges Outlined at Congressional Forum
Published April 9, 2021
The agriculture sector joined representatives of timber, construction and tourism industries for a congressional roundtable event Thursday in Staples, Minnesota. Seventh District Representative Michelle Fischbach and Eighth District Representative Pete Stauber heard concerns about the lack of housing, childcare and…Fischbach Opposes COVID Package
Published March 11, 2021
The House passed the latest COVID-relief bill with a 220-to-211 vote. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach was one of the lawmakers in the opposition. "We should have done more for ethanol and we should have done more targeted relief. When we…