Articles tagged under: Samantha Vang
Farmer-Funded AFREC to End, Dollars Repurposed
Published April 20, 2024
Faced with a committee deadline, the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee passed its omnibus finance and policy bill Thursday. Nitrate contamination in southeastern Minnesota has dominated the committee’s work this session. The Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council is up for…Session at Half-Way Point
Published March 22, 2024
House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang says a major focus for the committee is the nitrate contamination in southeastern Minnesota. "My intent for this year is really to listen to what ideas we have out there, I think it's going to…Omnibus Agriculture Bill Goes to Governor Walz
Published May 14, 2023
The Minneosta House approved the Agriculture Conference Committee Report in a vote of 85-to-44. That was followed by Senate approval with a margin of 49-to-16. The lengthy bill is expected to be signed by Governor Tim Walz.Vang: The Goal is to Solve Farmers’ Problems
Published May 9, 2023
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang said her goal is to solve the problems of farmers. The inclusion of $10 million for a grain indemnity fund and $4 million for the…In Rare Saturday Session, Conference Committee Passes Ag Bill
Published May 8, 2023
The Minnesota Omnibus Agriculture Finance and Policy bill is heading back to the House and Senate for full approval. The conference committee approved the legislation Saturday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam praised the collaboration between the two chambers. Putnum…Agriculture Bill Passes on a Party Line Vote
Published April 21, 2023
Minnesota’s omnibus agriculture finance bill is now moving to a conference committee. The House passed this legislation with a 70-to-58 party line vote. Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang carried this legislation. "I'm proud to present a good comprehensive balanced budget…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…House Ag Budget Takes Spotlight
Published March 31, 2023
Minnesota House Ag Committee Chair Samantha Vang says the ag budget bill was the center of attention in committee this week. The target budge in the ag committee is $148 million in one-time money, and $40 million in ongoing money.…Omnibus Ag Policy Bill Moves to House Floor
Published March 24, 2023
The Minnesota ag finance bill is expected to be marked up in the House Agriculture Committee this week. The omnibus agriculture policy bill passed out of that same committee Thursday and is now on its way to the House floor.…