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Federal Update Good morning. The NDAA goes to the House floor. Appropriators race ahead of August recess. And Biden’s pick to lead the Joint Chiefs testifies. Here’s your Federal CapWatch for Monday, July 10. Gear Up: Lawmakers are readying for debate on scores of amendments when the NDAA hits the floor later this week. Race Before Recess: Appropriators…

Minnesota Update The weeks immediately following the end of a legislative session are often quiet as legislators return to their districts (and often to their “day jobs”) before a busy summer of local events and voter engagement. While that has generally been the case this past month, last week saw two major announcements that are…

Federal Update Good morning. With the debt limit measure now signed into law, the House turns to debate gas stoves. A Senate bill would seek to eliminate double taxation on Taiwanese businesses operating in the U.S. House Republicans turn a critical eye on the CDC. Here’s your Federal CapWatch for Monday, June 5. Dept Crisis Averted: Debt limit…

Minnesota Update Governor Walz Signs Budget and Other Priorities into Law The week immediately following the end of the 2023 legislative session was filled with ceremonial bill signings as Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and DFL-legislators sought to celebrate a record-setting $72 billion state budget. On Wednesday May 24, 2023, Gov. Walz held a ceremonial bill…

Minnesota Update 2023 Legislative Session Ends With Budget Complete As the legislature entered the final days of the legislative session, the four caucus leaders and the governor’s office continued to wrestle over several unresolved budget issues including nursing home funding, taxes, and capital investment. At the same time, Senate and House conference committees pushed to…