Legislative policies & agenda to be adopted at Annual Meeting
Among other activities, Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails (GMPT) will be adopting legislative policies and agenda at the Annual Meeting…
2025 Legislative Priorities: Let us know what you think!
At the 2024 Fall Meeting, GMPT membership will vote on our 2025 legislative agenda and policies for the upcoming legislative…
Legislative session comes to unsatisfying conclusion
Amidst shouting and bellowing, the Minnesota Legislature adjourned at midnight on Sunday, May 19, while failing to pass what should…
RECAP: April forum & legislative update
GMPT’s April forum featured an informative presentation by lobbyist Elizabeth Wefel as she discussed the most recent legislative developments concerning…
Legislative Action Day 2024 Recap
On March 14, GMPT hosted our Annual Legislative Action Day at the State Capitol, which featured an agenda packed with interesting and informative programming. Thank you to all who attended in person and virtually! The morning kicked off with a great discussion with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Trails Director Ann Pierce and Assistant Commissioner Bob Meier, who provided a glimpse into the legislative priorities we share and how our collective advocacy efforts support funding and good policy for parks facilities and trail connectivity in Greater Minnesota.
Legislative Update
Almost a month into session, the activity is gaining speed. This session, GMPT has several priorities...
Legislative session is almost upon us
In less than two weeks, the Minnesota Legislature will reconvene, and although the second half of the biennium is shorter, it will likely be another busy session. Because it is not a budget year, the Legislature will be focused primarily on the bonding bill and policy issues. For GMPT, we have several priorities for 2024. We would like to see more funding for the DNR’s local park and trails grant programs and will be pushing for the inclusion of such funds in the bonding bill.