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Metro Cities News 4/28/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Apr
28
In This Issue:
House Passes Adult-Use Cannabis Bill
Carjacking Legislation Heard in Senate
Updates on Omnibus Bills
Federal Funding Opportunities
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 4/21/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Apr
21
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting and Board Elections
Omnibus Bills Update
Cannabis Legislation Update
State Competitiveness Bill for IIJA Funds Signed Into Law
Local Planning for Climate Change
MnDOT Strategy for IIJA Grants
Minnesota Housing Request for Proposals (RFP) Application Process is Open
Legislative Audit Commission Hears Report on
RentHelpMN
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 4/14/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Apr
14
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting Next Wednesday!
Legislature Returns from Its Recess
Omnibus Bill Updates
Senate Passes State Competitiveness Fund
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 4/6/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Apr
06
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Mark Your Calendar!
Legislative Recess
Omnibus House Housing Bill Heard in House Taxes Committee
Transportation Bills Pass Key Committees; Bills Include Significant Impacts for Metropolitan Cities
Senate Elections Omnibus Bill Passes Elections Committee
Legacy Bills Moving in House and Senate
Metropolitan Council Presents on Regional Growth Forecasting to 2050
Transportation Policy Plan Overview
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/31/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
31
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Mark Your Calendar!
Adult-Use Cannabis Update
Omnibus Bills Advancing
Shared Mobility Spring 2023 Convening
Federal DOT Accepting Applications for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/24/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
24
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Mark Your Calendar!
Legislative Budget Targets Set
Adult-Use Cannabis Update
Metropolitan Regional Sales Tax Proposed to Fund Housing Programs
Local Option Sales Tax Task Force Proposed
Bill Would Require Climate Content in Metropolitan Cities' Comprehensive Plans
Revenue Raising Bills for Transportation Considered
House Property Tax Division Report Adopted
Sacred Settlements Bill Heard
High-Rise Building Sprinkler Grants Bill, Omnibus Tenant Protections Bills Heard
State and Local Government Policy Bills Passed by Committees
LMC Housing Spectrum Bill Heard
Competitiveness Fund Passes House
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/17/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
17
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Mark Your Calendar!
Governor Signs Catalytic Converter Bill
Adult-Use Cannabis Update
Street Impact Fees Bill Heard in House Transportation Committee
Elected Metropolitan Council Bill Heard in House Transportation Committee
Legislative Auditor Releases Report on SWLRT
Governor Releases Revised Budget
Competitiveness Fund for Energy Projects
City Reporting of High-Rise Buildings Without Sprinklers Heard
Bill Adds Climate Resiliency Requirements to Local Comp Plans
House Housing Hears Tenant Protections Omnibus Bill
Redevelopment Grants and Demolition Loans Program Bill Heard
Senate Housing Hears State Rental Assistance Bill
TAB Discusses Changes for 2024 Regional Solicitation
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/10/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
10
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Mark Your Calendar!
Catalytic Converter Theft Bill Awaits Governor's Signature
Cannabis Bill
Local Government Aid Formula Bill Heard in Senate
Transit Safety and Security Bill
Bill Requiring Metropolitan Council Members to be Elected is Heard
Sustainable Infrastructure Bills Moved Out of Committee
Elections
Zoning Preemption Bill Heard
4d Bill Heard in Senate Taxes
Omnibus Tenant Protections Bill Heard in Senate Housing Committee
NOAH Preservation and Homeownership Assistance Bills Pass House Housing
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/3/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
03
In This Issue:
February Budget and Economic Forecast
Catalytic Converter Bill Passes Senate
Adult-Use Cannabis Bill Update
Bill to Restrict Corporate Entities from Purchasing Single Family Homes Heard
Construction Sales Tax Exemption Bill Heard
Local Public Safety Aid Bill Heard in House Property Taxes
4d Affordable Housing Class Rate Reduction Bill Heard
Local IIJA Assistance Bill
Local Government Housing Aid Bill
Early Voting Bill Heard
Governor Announces Metropolitan Council Appointments
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Mark Your Calendar!
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 2/24/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Feb
24
In This Issue:
Catalytic Converter Legislation Update
Local Government Salary Cap Bill Heard in Senate
Bills Amend Requirements for Capital Investment Projects
Senate Housing Committee Hears Tenant Protection Bills
Workforce and Affordable Homeownership Bill Heard
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 2/17/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Feb
17
In This Issue:
Bill to Streamline Construction Sales Tax Exemption Heard in House Committee
Bills to Expand Property Tax Relief Programs Heard
Bill to Repeal Local Government Salary Cap Heard
Inflow-Infiltration Capital Funding for Metropolitan Cities
Local Transportation Needs Discussed in House Committee
IIJA Energy Projects State Funding Legislation Heard This Week
Homeownership Education Bill Gets Hearings in House and Senate
Metropolitan Council Seeking Feedback from Cities on Transportation Plan
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Mark Your Calendar!
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 2/10/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Feb
10
In This Issue:
Catalytic Converter Theft Hearings in Senate
Cannabis Amendment Includes Some Local Authorities
Local Aid Bill Heard in House Property Tax Division
Construction Sales Tax Exemption Bill Introduced
Local Housing Trust Fund Bill Heard
MnDOT, DPS, and METC Budget Presentations
Governor's Economic Development Budget Presented in Senate
State Rental Assistance Program Unveiled
Metro Cities Annual Meeting - Mark Your Calendar!
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 2/3/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Feb
03
In This Issue:
Metro Cities' Inflow-Infiltration Bill Introduced
Bill Restricting Corporate Purchases of Single-Family Homes Receives Hearing
Bill to Modify Property Tax Relief Program Heard
IIJA Matching Funds Passed by Senate and House
Cannabis Heard in State and Local Government Committee
Committees Hear Governor's Housing Recommendations
2022 Regional Solicitation Survey
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 1/27/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
27
In This Issue:
Adult-Use Cannabis Has First Hearings in Senate
Governor Releases Budget Recommendations
Press Conference on PFAS Legislation
Catalytic Converter Bill Passes Committee
Housing Proposals Receive Hearings
Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP)
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 1/20/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
20
In This Issue:
Legislative Session Update
IIJA Matching Funds Bill Scheduled for Floor Action
Adult-Use Cannabis Heard in Judiciary
Bill Amending Open Meeting Law Passes Committee
Technical Tax Increment Financing Bill Passes Senate Taxes Committee
Metro Transit Safety and Security
Metropolitan Council Committee Approves LHIA Pilot Grants
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 1/13/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
13
In This Issue:
Adult-Use Cannabis Has First Hearing
Senate Taxes Committee Reviews 2022 Tax Bill Agreement
Lawns to Legumes Funding Passes Committee
MnDOT Federal Funds Authorization Passes Committee
Senate and House Committees Begin Housing Discussions
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 1/6/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
06
In This Issue:
2023 Legislative Session Begins
Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation
NCSL Provides IIJA and IRA Update to House Committee
DFL Press Conference on Legislative Priorities
EV Charging Station Grant Opportunity
Opening on Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 1/4/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
04
In This Issue:
2023 Legislative Session Preview
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Metro Cities News 12/29/22
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Dec
29
In This Issue:
Legislative Session Begins January 3rd
Thank You and Happy New Year!
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Metro Cities News 12/21/22
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Dec
21
In This Issue:
IIJA Funding Update
2023 Senate Committee Assignments
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