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Builders Association of the Twin Cities Honors Two Legislators of the Year

Roseville — The Builders Association of the Twin Cities is honored to name Representative Jim Nash (R-Waconia) and Senator Melisa Franzen (DFL-Edina) as the recipients of its Legislator of the Year Award. BATC’s Legislator of the Year Awards are given to members of the Minnesota Legislature who have championed housing…

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MINNESOTA COURT OF APPEALS INVALIDATES HOME INDOOR FIRE SPRINKLER MANDATE

Court’s decision is a victory for all Minnesotans who are looking to buy a new home online pharmacy buy neurontin no prescription ROSEVILLE, MN (October 13, 2015)– The MN Court of Appeals released its decision Tuesday in the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) v. Department of Labor…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, DLI, Home Indoor Sprinkler Mandate, MN Court of Appeals

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Home Builders Take On Sprinkler Mandate and other Building Code Requirements in Minnesota Court of Appeals

ROSEVILLE, MN (July 14, 2015) – In its on-going battle against the home indoor sprinkler mandate, the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) heads to the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Wednesday to challenge the appropriateness of the Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI) rules creating amendments to Minnesota’s…

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Over 200 Expected at Home Building Industry Day at the Capitol

Roseville, MN (February 7, 2015)– The Builders Association of the Twin Cities, along with the Builders Association of Minnesota and 13 local home builders associations from outstate Minnesota are hosting Builder Day at the Capitol on February 18th. Over 200 individuals from the home building and remodeling industry across Minnesota…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: 2015, advocacy, Affordable housing, Builder Day at the Capitol, Home Building Matters

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BATC Asks Courts to Protect Future Home Buyers by Delaying Implementation of Expensive New Building Code

Expensive mandates and implementation challenges will unnecessarily add costs and delays to Minnesotans building their dream home. Roseville –This week the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) filed a Petition with the Minnesota Court of Appeals challenging the Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI) rules creating amendments to Minnesota’s…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Building Codes, DLI, Energy Code, Home Indoor Sprinkler Mandate, Residential Building Code

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Housing First Fund Releases its First Series of Ads in Governor’s and Minnesota House Races

For Immediate Release Contact: Katie Eldred (651-697-7567) katie@batc.org The Governor’s Race and Five Metro House Races Featured in Digital Ads Roseville –The Housing First Fund launched its first Independent Expenditures Ads of the 2014 election season, including one focused on incumbent Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton. Titled Questions for…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: 2014 Legislative Session, advocacy, Andrea Todd-Harlin, BATC, Governor Mark Dayton, Housing First, Kirk Stensrud, Roz Peterson, Ryan Rutzick, Shawn Nelson, Stacey Stout

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Dayton Ignores Advice of Experts and Majority of Residents, Mandates Indoor Sprinklers in New Single-Family Homes

Mandate estimated to increase home-buying costs for Minnesota consumers by $10,000 – $20,000 per home. Rejecting the advice of the state-appointed Residential Code Advisory Committee and multiple bipartisan legislative efforts to block its implementation, Governor Mark Dayton included a home indoor sprinkler system mandate for many new homes as part…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Governor Mark Dayton, Home Indoor Sprinkler Mandate, Residential Building Code, Residential Code Advisory Committee, Shawn Nelson

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2014 Legislative Session Review

The 2014 legislative session was the shortest one in years, but nonetheless proved to be one of the most intense sessions for BATC in many years. Following our experiences in 2013 we knew we would face unique challenges at the Capitol with the DFL leading the House, Senate and Governor’s…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: 2014 Legislative Session, advocacy, BATC, Builder-Pay Attorney Fees, environmental permitting, Legislative Session, lower St. Croix wild and scenic river review, Minimum wage, park fees, Repeal Business-to-business taxes, Rulemaking Bill, Shawn Nelson, Sprinkler Mandate Prohibition, street improvement districts

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Minneapolis Zoning and Planning Committee Votes to Lift Moratorium

Full City Council Vote scheduled on April 11 ROSEVILLE, MN (April 3, 2014)– The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) lauds today’s unanimous decision of the Minneapolis’ Planning and Zoning Committee to recommend to the full council an immediate lifting of the residential construction moratorium currently in effect in…

Posted in Advocacy, General, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis City Council, Minneapolis Moratorium, Minneapolis Planning and Zoning Committee, Shawn Nelson

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Home Building Industry Day at the Capitol Planned for March 12th

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities, along with the Builders Association of Minnesota and 13 local home builders associations from outstate Minnesota are hosting Builder Day at the Capitol on March 12th. Some 200 individuals from the home building and remodeling industry across the state will be visiting state…

Posted in Advocacy, Housing First Minnesota News | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of Minnesota, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Building Codes, Home Indoor Sprinkler Mandate, Metro Growth Policy, Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Business Taxes, Minnesota State Capitol, Subcontractor Registration

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