Provide your input on redistricting
Ordinary citizens and city officials have the opportunity to provide input on one of the most important decisions this decade – the drawing of legislative and congressional districts.
Larson and Wefel present to Minnesota Association of Rehabilitation Providers
Elizabeth Wefel and Nancy Larson recently gave a presentation to the Minnesota Association of Rehabilitation Providers (MARP).
Communication still best method to advance bonding projects
Flaherty & Hood has secured bonding for many clients and is available to help advance your project next session.
Wefel presents at Ramsey County Bar CLE
On January 11, 2011, senior attorney/lobbyist Elizabeth Wefel spoke at a CLE seminar for the Ramsey County Bar Association and provided a preview of the 2011 legislative session.
Pressure builds on MPCA to address sulfate standard
For decades, the MPCA has had a water quality standard of less than 10 parts per million for sulfate released into waters where wild rice grows. The standard has rarely been enforced and few studies have been conducted to determine whether or not this standard is appropriate.
WI phosphorus regulations could affect municipal pocketbooks in MN
Phosphorus standards recently adopted in Wisconsin may result in significantly more restrictive and expensive compliance requirements for Minnesota municipalities and agricultural interests.
Cities hear from lawmakers, set policies at fall conference
U.S. Sen. Al Franken joined members of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) on Veterans Day as keynote speaker for the organization’s annual fall conference, which was held November 10 – 12 in Alexandria.
New GOP majorities make for uncertain 2011 bonding bill future
Conventional wisdom at the Capitol held that if both houses remained in Democratic hands and Mark Dayton took the governor’s office, a large bonding bill would jumpstart the 2011 legislative session and revisit projects vetoed by Governor Pawlenty in 2010.
Coalition building pays off for MARP
This summer, the Minnesota Association of Rehabilitation Providers (MARP) successfully fended off potentially devastating rule changes through quick action, strong analytical and communication efforts, and teamwork.
In difficult bonding bill year, Flaherty & Hood successfully advances client projects
On behalf of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC), attorney/lobbyist J.D. Burton secured $8.5 million for the Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure grant program, an economic development tool that helps outstate cities attract and retain local jobs by providing up to 50 percent of needed capital improvement costs.