MN Legislative Update: Lawmakers return to full agenda
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Minnesota State Legislators return to St. Paul on April 18 with a significant number of issues to address during the closing five weeks of the 2017 session.
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Connect with lawmakers during legislative Spring Break
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Talk to your legislators this week! State policymakers are making headway at the capitol on several significant issues. But before many of the major decisions are made,
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Legislative Update: Major bills moving to closure
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In the days leading up to the Legislature’s annual Spring Break (April 7-16), several high-profile bills have either received approval and await Gov. Dayton’s action or are making the final turns in the legislative process before moving forward for the Governor’s approval.
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Legislative Update: State budget proposals unveiled
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Under the Minnesota Constitution, the State Legislature and Governor are responsible for developing a new state budget every two years. Budgets are crafted during odd numbered years,
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Legislative Update: Health insurance re-emerges as significant issue
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During the first few weeks of this year’s Legislative session, Republicans and Democrats worked quickly to pass a bipartisan bill to provide $326 million in premium relief to people who obtain their health insurance through the individual market exchange.
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Statement from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Related to Water Buffer Issue
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The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA), in response to comments yesterday from Governor Mark Dayton regarding water buffer proposals in the legislature, noted that Minnesota corn farmers across the state are on track toward implementing a variety of innovative measures to help protect water quality throughout farm country in Greater Minnesota.
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Ag policy issues elevated in Legislature
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Earlier this session, both House and Senate leadership established committee deadlines that were earlier in the legislative calendar than those in past legislative sessions. The shorter deadlines mean that key policy legislation needs crisp action to adhere to leadership’s strict schedule.
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Legislative Update: Larger budget surplus drives tax reform talk
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According to the Minnesota Management and Budget’s (MMB) February Forecast, which was issued on Tuesday, Feb. 28, the state is projected to have a slightly larger budget surplus than what was predicted back in November.
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Commodity Classic 2017 draws thousands
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Commodity Classic 2017 is well underway this week in San Antonio. The annual event, held March 2-4 this year, is America’s largest farmer-led,
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