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Articles tagged under: Thom Petersen

MN Lawmakers Consider Boost to Rural Mental Health Resources

Published May 3, 2019

Minnesota lawmakers are starting to consider budget bills in conference. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is asking for more money to boost trade, fight Palmer amaranth and animal diseases like African swine fever this session. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen…
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Walz Budget Proposal Includes Provisions for Farmers

Published February 20, 2019

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is proposing a $49 billion budget for the biennium. The plan includes a 20 cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax to pay for roads, bridges and mass transit. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says there…
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MN Agriculture Department Budget Discussions Begin

Published February 13, 2019

The Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy committee began its budget discussions for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen gave his testimony, starting with the mission of the agriculture department: enhancing Minnesotans' quality of life…
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Resources Available for Families Dealing with Farm Stress

Published January 23, 2019

The Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Committee addressed the issue of the farm economy and stress Thursday. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen testified in this hearing. "I know farmers in all 87 counties of the state and my rings at…
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MFU Minute

Published January 3, 2019

Here’s the latest update from the Minnesota Farmers Union. Tax conformity and healthcare remain top-of-mind as MFU prepares for the upcoming Minnesota Legislative Session. Hear more from MFU Government Relations Director Thom Petersen.
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Petersen Selection Praised by Farm Leaders

Published January 3, 2019

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Chris Radatz says incoming Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has a broad range of experience and will serve agriculture well. "With Thom in that role, he really is above the learning curve that some commissioners…
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Tax Conformity a Focus for the MN Legislative Session

Published December 31, 2018

Tax conformity will be a focus during the upcoming legislative session. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Thom Petersen says it’s a priority to update the Section 179 deduction. "Minnesota conforms at a very low level so if a farmer buys…
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Names Surface for Ag Commissioner Post

Published December 13, 2018

Minnesota Governor-Elect Tim Walz’s transition team is interviewing candidates for the various departments and agencies. Judging by the number of applicants, there is a lot of interest in the agriculture commissioner job. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says a few names…
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Job One: Educating New Legislators About Agriculture

Published November 18, 2018

Minnesota is the only state in the country with a divided legislature; a Republican majority in the Senate and a Democratically-controlled House. Minnesota Farmers Union government relations director Thom Petersen says that should be considered positive news. "We're going to…
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MFU Minute

Published May 31, 2018

Here's the latest update from Minnesota Farmers Union. This week, Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Thom Peterson discusses the veto of the ag policy bill.
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