Articles tagged under: Minnesota legislative session
MFU Minute
Published May 18, 2023
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Government Relations Stu Lourey highlights the end of the Minnesota legislative session.Discrepancies in Ag Bills
Published April 28, 2023
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek will be watching the progress of the agriculture bills in the Minnesota House and Senate conference committees. There are small differences in funding between the bills. "One of the pieces…Supporting Agriculture at the Minnesota Legislature
Published April 10, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett says soil health, energy funding, and meat processing support are all issues being addressed at legislature. "What all that looks like, is making sure that our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities…Advocating for Research Funding for Turf Seed Production
Published March 18, 2023
Turf seed production is a growing industry in Minnesota. State Representative John Burkel introduced a bill that would provide grant funding for research. Minnesota Turf Seed Council Executive Director Marvin Zutz testified about the importance of the continued research for…More Accountability Needed
Published March 17, 2023
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang indicated the grain indemnity bill will be part of the omnibus agriculture bill. "Right now, if a grain elevator fails, the only thing that provides a safety net for producers are bonds. Bonds…MN Leadership Reaches Budget Agreement, Special Session Still Needed
Published May 17, 2021
Today, Governor Walz, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and House Speaker Melissa Hortman announced a bipartisan budget agreement. The much-anticipated global agreement is coming on the day the state legislature is scheduled to end. A special session will still be…MN Lawmakers Considering Options for Surplus
Published March 8, 2020
There’s a projected $1.5 billion surplus in Minnesota. Lobbyist Bruce Kleven says lawmakers still need to know how much money is available before they can decide how to spend it. "If you look at the House Democrats' view they say…