08 Mar Legislature Opens: What You Need to Know

[caption id="attachment_1770" align="alignleft" width="415"] Photo Credit: MinnPost[/caption]The Minnesota Legislature gavels into session today. They face a short 11 weeks to tackle significant policy priorities before they must adjourn on May 23rd. The big news is that the Legislature has a surplus of $900 million, lower than last year's originally projected $1.2 billion. Legislative leaders and the Governor have been taking positions regarding a variety of uses of those funds, though planned tax and transportation bills could consume much, if not all, of that surplus squeezing out other proposed spending.And this will all play out against the backdrop of elections that are less than a year away that will see each of the state’s 201 legislative seats in the House and Senate up for grabs. Read on for highlights on key issues. Be sure to check back on our blog page for continuing updates throughout the legislative session.Also, be sure to register to participate in this year's Greater Mankato at the Capitol on March 30. This event will be a great opportunity to help raise our community's visibility with state leaders and get engaged on issues that are important to you and your business.