Minnesota Dept of Agriculture Grant Money

The MN Dept of Ag will award approximately $2.7 million in matching grants to qualified organizations for the purpose of helping MN develop energy sources that displace fossil fuels with renewable energy technologies. Grants are limited to 50% of the cost of research, technical assistance or equipment related to bioenergy production or up to $1 [...]

Endorsing Convention

District 25 DFL Unit held its endorsing convention Wednesday, March 26th, in Montgomery, (The event took place at the American Legion on Elm Ave.)
After some formalities, the convention divided into two conventions, one for 25B the district I represent. After being the only nominee I was endorsed unanimously. At the same time the 25A [...]

Endorsing convention March 26

Montgomery Legion
102 Elm Ave W
Montgomery, MN 56069

Senate District 25 DFL Convention to endorse candidates
for the House Districts 25A and 25B.
No delegates are elected at this convention.

Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
Convention begins at 7:00 p.m.

Event Contact: Kathy Farmer, 952-873-2808, kathy_sd25@yahoo.com

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

2008 Transportation Bill

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 [...]

Teaching and Legislating make for a busy schedule

I am now just finishing my first quarter teaching again at the ALC and I am finding it a challenge to keep up with all the demands of teaching at the same time I try to meet the demands of being a legislator.  I still find both jobs interesting and invigorating.  I have two interim [...]

Townhall Meeting

State Senator Neuville and I have scheduled a Townhall meeting for Wednesday evening at the Public Library from 6pm to 8pm.  I look forward to seeing constituents there. 
In spite of the weather, I enjoyed recent meetings in Belle Plaine and Lonsdale a couple of weeks ago.  We had fairly good turn out considering the [...]