Minnesota Farmers Union

(May 25, 2011) - Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is disappointed the Legislature could not get more done this legislative session. 

“MFU is in agreement with Governor Mark Dayton’s offer to the Legislature on the budget,” said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President.  “The people of Minnesota deserve a fair and honest budget, not one that makes empty promises that could end up raising property taxes, cutting health care, local government aid and transportation, and hurting the most vulnerable of Minnesotans.” 

MFU agrees with Governor Dayton’s veto of the Omnibus Health and Human Services bill because the bill would have revamped Minnesota Care. The Department of Human Services estimated that this action would result in thousands of working Minnesotans losing their health care.

“Farmers have a variable income and many rural communities rely heavily on Minnesota Care. Cuts to Minnesota Care would be devastating to rural Minnesotans, and Minnesota Farmers Union will continue to fight to make sure those cuts do not happen,” said Peterson. 

MFU is disappointed the Legislature did not pass a tax bill the Governor could sign and we are concerned about the impact a tax bill will have on property taxes, local government aid and essential services for our local units of government. 

ST. PAUL (January 6, 2010) -  Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) will be holding a listening session and issues forum on Monday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sandhill Supper Club in Fertile.  Everyone is invited to attend.

"This is a great opportunity for the people in Northwest, Minnesota to have a chance to air their concerns and speak about what is happening in rural Minnesota," said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President.  "Not only will we take what we heard at this forum to the members of the state legislature, but we have also invited area legislators to hear from our members first hand."

Some of the issues to be covered are wind energy and easements; cap and trade; interpretation of the Minnesota electrical codes; estate tax; and property tax concerns.  People should feel free to bring up for discussion issues concerning them.  Thom Peterson, MFU Government Relations Director will be in attendance, and area legislators are invited.

A soup and sandwich luncheon will be provided by MFU.  You do not have to be a member of MFU to attend.