Articles tagged under: Stu Lourey
Demand for MN Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Growing
Published December 31, 2024
In the upcoming session of the Minnesota Legislature, one of the biggest tasks for lawmakers is to pass a new biennial budget. Stu Lourey, government relations director, Minnesota Farmers Union, says part of that budget should include expanding the Beginning…A Unique Situation for Upcoming Session
Published November 25, 2024
In the upcoming legislative session in St. Paul, Representative Melissa Hortman will lead the House DFL Caucus and Representative Lisa Demuth will have the same role with the Republicans. The committees will be run with co-chairs, one from each party.…Make Your Voice Heard on Proposed Feedlot Rules
Published September 6, 2024
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has announced changes to feedlot permits that are nearing their expiration date. The proposed permits would require farmers to apply manure in the spring or plant cover crops for fall-applied manure. “The case they’ve made…MFU Minute
Published August 12, 2024
This update from the Minnesota Farmers Union features MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey. Lourey speaks about the importance of the candidate forums at Farmfest. Listen to the update.Seeking Affordable Healthcare
Published May 13, 2024
The expansion of MinnesotaCare's public option has been a legislative priority for the Minnesota Farmers Union. "If we could do one thing to make it easier for family farmers to build their businesses and make it easier for young families…Crunch Time for Minnesota Legislation
Published May 13, 2024
The Minnesota legislative session is in the final stretch with just one week remaining. According to Minnesota Farmer’s Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey, the ag bill is moving in an unorthodox way. "The House and Senate agriculture bills were…MFU Minute
Published April 22, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey joins this week's MFU Minute. Minnesota Farmers Union has been following and providing input on the agriculture omnibus bills in the House and Senate. Lourey says there has been a focus on…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…MFU Minute
Published March 11, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey provides an update on the Minnesota legislative session for the MFU Minute. MFU is keeping an eye on legislation that could provide tax incentives for farmers who are water quality certified.