Articles tagged under: Minnesota Legislature
Walz and Legislative Leaders Finalize Budget Agreement
Published May 20, 2019
At the 11th hour, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced a budget deal. "Today we proved that divided government can work for the betterment of the people we serve," said Walz late Sunday night. "As one of only…Legislative Session Nearing an End
Published May 13, 2019
Budget negotiations between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders will likely resume today. That’s after a 90 minute session last night. Lawmakers have another week to go before the end of the session and huge differences can be found…Stark Differences Between House and Senate Approaches
Published April 28, 2019
The Minnesota Legislature is in the final four weeks of the session. After budget targets are finalized, the conference committees will need to complete their work. The DFL-controlled House and the Republican majority in the Senate are on very different…House Combines Omibus Bills
Published April 10, 2019
The Minnesota House Ways and Means Committee combined the omnibus housing finance bill with the omnibus agriculture and food finance bill and sent to the House floor. Ways and Means Committee Chair Lyndon Carlson Sr. said this strategy will make…Wolf Hunting Bill Heard in MN Legislature
Published March 28, 2019
The Minnesota House Environmental and Natural Resources Committee took no action on a proposal to prevent the DNR from establishing an open hunting season for gray wolves. The federal government is considering the delisting of wolves from the Endangered Species…NW MN Farmers Travel to St. Paul to Tell Their Story
Published February 21, 2019
A group of northwest Minnesota farmers is home after spending the two days meeting with state lawmakers in St. Paul. Norman County Farm Bureau President Austen Germolus was able to outline one of the most significant costs for his farm.…Lawmakers Hear a Personal Story of Survival
Published January 25, 2019
The issue of farm stress got a hearing before the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Committee Thursday. Minnesota Department of Agriculture senior advisor Meg Moynihan referenced low commodity prices, health insurance costs and weather as stressors. "We are hearing from…Torkelson Believes More Work Needs to be Done on Buffer Tax Credit Proposal
Published January 23, 2019
Delegates to the Minnesota Corn Growers Association focused on policy priorities Tuesday. The nitrogen fertilizer rule, a buffer tax credit and tax conformity are all on the MCGA legislative agenda. State Representative Paul Torkelson, who is a Republican from St.…Supporting MN FFA and 4-H
Published January 23, 2019
Minnesota 4-H and FFA are working together on an issue that will be heard in the State Legislature. "With the help of Representative Jeanne Poppe and Senator Gary Dahmes, we've introduced a specialized agricultural license plate bill that would give…