Articles tagged under: Mike Sundin
Deal Reached on Pending MN Ag Bills, Conference Committee Review Up Next
Published May 19, 2022
Minnesota’s drought relief bill for agriculture is expected to be combined with the agriculture finance and policy bill, but it must pass through conference committee first. Minnesota’s Senate and House Ag Committee leaders reached an agreement early Thursday morning. Minnesota…Omnibus Ag Bill, Drought Package Unresolved
Published May 6, 2022
Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Torrey Westrom and his House counterpart, Representative Mike Sundin, have agreed to the ground rules for their work on the omnibus agriculture bill. There are differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill.…Conference Committee Seeking Consensus on Drought Assistance
Published April 22, 2022
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin is optimistic there will soon be an agreement on the agricultural drought relief package. "The Senate has consternation about the DNR portion of drought relief, which is part of the package. We're exchanging…No Deal Yet on MN Disaster Relief
Published April 8, 2022
Minnesota lawmakers could not reach an agreement on a drought relief package before leaving for spring break. Now, lawmakers from both chambers will meet in conference when they return to St. Paul on April 19. Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and…Key Deadlines Coming Up in MN Legislature
Published March 20, 2022
With deadlines approaching in the Minnesota Legislature, Minnesota House Ag Committee Chair Mike Sundin says the last few weeks have been hectic. "Lawmakers are trying to get last minute items in and I've had to reject a few things in…Sundin Isn’t Running in ’22
Published March 2, 2022
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin is not seeking reelection. Sundin is from Esko in northeastern Minnesota and is serving is fifth term in the legislature.Minnesota House Passes Drought Relief
Published February 18, 2022
With farmers and ranchers watching every penny after a long drought year, the Minnesota house of representatives is pushing for financial relief. Minnesota District 11 House Representative Mike Sundin says there’s been movement in the ag committee regarding drought relief.…Sundin Sponsoring Drought Relief Bill
Published February 11, 2022
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s budget proposal includes $10 million in drought relief. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Sundin is frustrated with the lack of action on the overall spending plan. "Some of the folks are dragging their feet on that;…Drought Relief is Top Priority
Published February 4, 2022
A drought relief package was proposed late last summer, but Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders were unable to come to terms on a special session. With the regular session underway, House Agriculture Committee Chair Mike Sundin said drought…