Articles tagged under: Michelle Fischbach

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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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