Governor Walz signed a new executive order on Thursday to begin reopening businesses that are focused on non-customer-facing businesses. This new order will mainly affect manufacturing, industrial, and office settings. A list of conditions and further information about the order… Read More »Executive order allows more businesses to reopen
Asian and Pacific Islander Minnesotans are experiencing an increase in discrimination and hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this rise in hate, a hotline has been established to allow those who experience or witness bias and discrimination… Read More »Hotline established to help victims of discrimination, hate crimes
Omnibus Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Bill The University of Minnesota Extension Office reported that, “After adjusting for inflation, Minnesota farms earned lowest median income in the past 23 years.” The market has deteriorated over several years, but low prices… Read More »AGRICULTURE
Minnesota school districts were handed an excused absence slip this week when Governor Walz signed the snow days bill that will remove penalties for school days lost due to Minnesota’s cold, snowy winter. The bill signing took place in the… Read More »Snow Days bill signed, school districts get weather reprieve
The Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee devoted a hearing this week to proposals that address the threat posed by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) to Minnesota’s white-tail deer population. The disease is a highly contagious, neurodegenerative disease that was discovered… Read More »Initiatives to fight Chronic Wasting Disease receive committee hearing
The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Finance Committee heard legislation this week that would appropriate $200,000 to the commissioner of natural resources to provide grants to high school fishing leagues. This bill would direct the commissioner to develop basic angling… Read More »High school fishing grants will reel in new anglers