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Metro Cities News 5/3/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
May
03
In This Issue:
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Omnibus Bills Update
Parking Preemption Bill Heard in Senate Committee
OLA Report on Metro Mobility
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 4/25/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Apr
25
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting and Board Elections
2024 Metro Cities Policy Committees
Omnibus Bill Updates
MN Housing 2024 Round 1 Application Dates
Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 4/17/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Apr
17
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting is April 24th -- Mark Your Calendar!
Omnibus Bill Updates
Uber/Lyft Bill Heard
Senate Multifamily Pre-Emption Bill Remains in Committee
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Metro Cities News 4/12/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Apr
12
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting is April 24th -- Mark Your Calendar!
Multifamily Preemption Bill Advances in House
Housing Maintenance of Effort Bill Heard in House Taxes
Local Sales Taxes Bill Heard
Greenhouse Gas Assessment and Mitigation Bill Hearings
Copper Theft Hearings
Omnibus Policy Bill Updates
EPA Announces PFAS Drinking Water Standards
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 4/5/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Apr
05
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting is April 24th -- Mark Your Calendar!
Transportation Funding Bills Heard
Conversion of Buildings and Local Housing Aid Bills Heard
Bill Allowing Local Governments to Franchise Broadband Heard
MN Shared Mobility Collaborative Convening Next Week
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/28/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
28
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Leaders Agree to Global Budget Targets
Legislature Recesses Until April 2
Infrastructure Advisory Council Bill Heard
Bill Exempting Cities’ Comprehensive Plans from MERA Heard
Bill Removing Prohibition on Banning Merchant Bags Heard
FAQ for Local Affordable Housing Aid
Legislative Auditor Releases Report on Down Payment Assistance Programs
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/22/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
22
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Multifamily Zoning Preemption Bill Heard
Omnibus Policy Bills
House and Senate Housing Committees Hear Bills to Increase HIBs
Omnibus Tenant Protection Bills Heard in House and Senate
Office of Cannabis Management Bill Hearing
Open Meeting Law Bills Heard in Senate
2024 Predevelopment and Policy Development Applications are Open
Met Council Hears Presentation on Changes to LCA Programs for 2025
FHWA Active Transportation Applications Open
Transportation Advisory Board Meeting
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/15/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
15
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Local Preemption Housing Bills Update
Local Housing Aid Maintenance of Effort Bill Heard
School Resource Officer Legislation Signed into Law
Bill Allows Local Governments to Franchise Broadband
Technical Bill Includes Change to Local Affordable Housing Aid Distribution Date
Public Safety Aid Survey
Save the Date! Regional Solicitation Engagement Opportunity
MN Shared Mobility Collaborative Convening in April
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/8/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
08
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
Zoning Preemption Bills Heard
Bill Prohibiting Corporate Purchasing of Single-Family Homes Heard
Housing Infrastructure Bill Heard
School Resource Officer Update
Group Home Bill Heard in House and Senate Committees
MN Voting Rights Act Heard in House and Senate
Solar on Public Buildings Program Opening
Local Climate Action Grants
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 3/1/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Mar
01
In This Issue:
Metro Cities Annual Meeting – Mark Your Calendar!
Metro Cities Board of Directors Openings
February Budget and Economic Forecast Released
School Resource Officer Legislation Update
Bill Exempting Certain Group Homes from Local Licensing Receives Hearing
Traffic Camera Bill Heard in House
Source of Income Protection Bill Heard and Sent to House Floor
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 2/23/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Feb
23
In This Issue:
2024 Legislature Concludes Second Week of Session
School Resource Officer (SRO) Legislation Advances
Advancing “Missing Middle” Housing Bill Includes Local Preemption
Infrastructure Advisory Council Proposed
Transportation Advancement Account Estimates Available
Metropolitan Council 2050 Policy Plan Updates
Safe Streets for All Funding
Resilient Communities Project Call for Proposals
Minnesota Housing Survey on new NOAH Program
Office of Childcare Community Partnerships
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 2/16/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Feb
16
In This Issue:
Committees Hear School Resource Officer Legislation
Metropolitan Council Approves 2024 LCA Fund Distribution Plan
Engagement Opportunities on PFAS Rulemaking
Bills of Note
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Metro Cities News 2/12/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Feb
12
In This Issue:
2024 Legislative Session Preview
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Metro Cities News 2/9/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Feb
09
In This Issue:
Metropolitan Council Committee Votes to Pause Funding for Two Livable Communities Programs
Solar on Public Buildings Grant Program
Legislative Session Begins Monday, February 12th
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Metro Cities News 2/2/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Feb
02
In This Issue:
Preliminary 2050 Long Range Forecasts Available
Adult-Use Cannabis Updates
Governance Task Force Update
Infrastructure Resilience Advisory Task Force Concludes
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Metro Cities News 1/26/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
26
In This Issue:
Opening on Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
Adult-Use Cannabis Updates
Metropolitan Council Governance Task Force Update
Cumulative Impacts Co-Learning Community Conversation
Brownfield Funding Webinar in February
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Metro Cities News 1/19/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
19
In This Issue:
Draft Livable Communities Distribution Funding Plan Released
Minnesota Housing Program Application Dates for 2024
Metropolitan Council Governance Task Force
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Metro Cities News 1/12/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
12
In This Issue:
State Revenues Update
Local Taxes Advisory Task Force Releases Draft Report
Regional Governance Task Force Update
DEED Contamination Cleanup Grant Awards Announced
Metro Cities’ 2024 Legislative Policies
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Metro Cities News 1/5/24
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Jan
05
In This Issue:
Seeking Applicants for Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Opening
Latest Adult-Use Cannabis Rulemaking Survey is Live
Provide Input on 2050 Water Policy Plan Papers
MN Pollution Control Agency Will Host Cumulative Impacts Conversation
University of Minnesota Launches Small Communities Program
Local Taxes Advisory Task Force Update
Metropolitan Governance Task Force Update
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Metro Cities News 12/20/23
by:
Jennifer Dorn
Category:
Newsletter
Dec
20
In This Issue:
TNC Committee Holds Final Meeting
2024 Housing Tax Credit Program
Community Development Committee Recommends Grant Funding
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
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