State Representative David Bly, MN District 25B

The 2008 Legislative session has seen, for only the 15th time (9 of those in the Ventura administration) since 1939, a gubernatorial veto. The transportation override means there will be new, dedicated funding for transportation maintenance and projects for years to come. We have known for many years that our transportation infrastructure has suffered from [...]

In the 2008 legislative session, I’ve introduced new legislation to revive discussions about the previously proposed Dan Patch Commuter Line that would run along the I-35 corridor between Northfield and Minneapolis.
MnDOT undertook a feasibility study in 1999 and determined the Dan Patch line was a “Tier One” corridor. This identified it as a likely successful [...]

With tax season upon us, I wanted to remind you that the Department of Revenue coordinates free tax preparation for seniors, disabled citizens, and low-income earners. Volunteers across the state help prepare federal and state tax returns for senior citizens, disabled citizens, and individuals with an income of $30,000 or less ($40,000 or less for [...]

The MN Housing Finance Agency is announcing a request for proposal (RFP) for the tribal housing program to provide American Indian communities access to eligible resources available for single- family and owner-occupied and/or multifamily rental housing activities. There are restrictions for eligibility because of income limits and funding priorities, so to request and qualify, view [...]

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) has available seed money for bio-business ventures and is now offering funds up to $25,000 in seed capital for bio-businesses through the newly created Bio-Seed Fund. These funds are designed to support start up and expanding bio-medical, bio-agriculture and renewable energy businesses.
The new Bio Seed Fund is intended for bio-businesses [...]

On February 9, 2008, a date to remember, a group of newly elected freshmen legislators, including myself, introduced a Single Payer Universal Health Plan to members of the Northfield Community. Representatives Carolyn Laine, Shelly Madore, and myself, along with Senator John Marty sponsored a Town Hall meeting at the Library to educate the citizens of [...]

On January 31st, the first ever MN House District 25B energy summit convened at St. Olaf College. Approximately 50 people attended to discuss future energy policies and challenges facing local communities with particular attention devoted to District 25B. After a quick introduction by myself, Rep. Bill Hilty, Chair of the House Energy Committee, opened with [...]

Don’t forget to attend the DFL Caucus on February 5th. Rice County has two caucus locations. If you live in Legislative District 25B you will caucus at the Northfield Middle School (2200 Division St, Northfield). If you live in Legislative District 26B you will caucus at the Faribault Middle School (704 17th Street SW, Faribault). [...]

I am hosting a Town Hall meeting on Minnesota Health care reform on February 9. For more information see this Town Hall Meeting flyer: