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Over 200 Expected at Home Building Industry Day at the Capitol

February 17, 2015

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

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

September 12, 2014

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

2014 Legislative Session Review

July 8, 2014

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