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Articles tagged under: Minnesota Legislature

Incentives Favored to Address Nitrate Contamination

Published March 28, 2024

The Minnesota legislative session is at the halfway point. The topic of nitrates in groundwater, especially in southeastern Minnesota, has dominated the conversation in the agriculture and environment committees. Minnesota Farm Bureau Public Policy Director Pierce Bennett emphasizes farmers have…
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MFU Minute

Published March 25, 2024

Friday was the deadline for new legislation in Minnesota to have earned hearings in both the House and Senate to be considered for passage this session. Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Public Policy Stu Lourey says around 8,000 bills have…
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Short Session Underway in St. Paul

Published February 12, 2024

Minnesota legislators are back in St. Paul today. The trifecta remains in place with the DFL in control of the House, the Senate and the Governor’s Office. A bonding bill, which would be for roads, bridges and other infrastructure, is…
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More to Do in ’24

Published July 31, 2023

Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic cites numerous accomplishments for agriculture during the past year, but says there is still work to be done in '24. "I think we'll look at how we'll help beginning farmers into sustainable farming that…
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Praise for New Ag Homestead Tax Credit

Published May 23, 2023

The new Ag Homestead Tax Credit is seen as a highlight of the Minnesota legislative session. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Past President Jamie Beyer says this policy change will ease the farmers’ tax burden by setting the tier valuation limit…
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Gas Tax Increase Included in Transportation Bill

Published May 22, 2023

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is indicating he will sign the transportation bill passed by both chambers of the Legislature this weekend. The bill passed with a 69-61 margin in the Senate and a 34-32 margin in the House. The bill…
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MFBF Minute

Published May 9, 2023

The omnibus ag bill has been a hot topic during the legislative session. Minnesota Farm Bureau Public Policy Specialist Kaytlin Bemis gives an update on what's happening at the Capitol in the latest MFBF Minute.
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Omnibus Environment, Energy Bill Passes in MN House

Published April 18, 2023

The omnibus environment, natural resources, climate and energy bill passed with a ten-vote margin in the Minnesota House and has been sent to the Senate. DFL Representative Rick Hansen, who is from South St. Paul, spoke in favor of the…
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Bonding Bill Hits Minnesota House

Published April 15, 2023

Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang says it was an exciting week with the $13 million bonding bill up for authorization. The bonding bill covers loan programs from beginner farmers to livestock expansion. "A lot of these funds will…
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Omnibus Agriculture Bill Passes in Minnesota Senate

Published April 13, 2023

The Minnesota Senate voted in favor of Senate File 1955 known as the Agriculture, Broadband and Rural Development bill. The bill passed 58 to 7. Amendments proposed during the floor session were not approved. This was the first omnibus bill…
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