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2021 is not as fresh a start as most new years. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to permeate every aspect of life, but the legislative process must continue, and the Minnesota Legislature has taken measures to adjust. Voting, hearings, and general business will be conducted virtually, for the most part. While the House has gone fully virtual, the Senate has chosen a hybrid model with operational details […]
Governor Walz’ Latest Executive Order During a press conference on December 18, Governor Tim Walz updated COVID-19 restrictions through Executive Order 20-103. Key points include: Elementary School Reopening On January 18, 2020, all Minnesota elementary schools will be allowed to operate in-person classes, so long as they have the appropriate strategies and safety measures in place. Social Gatherings and Fitness Centers Starting […]
With the threat of a lengthy special session growing, Minnesota’s legislative leaders deserve credit for buckling down and getting a biennial budget passed with a minimum of added time. The Medical Alley Association is grateful to legislators and their staffs for their hard work this session! A full analysis of the session is forthcoming, but […]
Minnesota House & Senate Announce Budget Targets, Set Stage for End of Session Negotiations The Minnesota House and Senate each put forward budget targets this past week, providing a first look at how each chamber will approach putting together a balanced state budget with Governor Walz. These targets set the maximum amount of spending that […]
Governor Walz Revises Budget Proposal This past Thursday, Governor Walz released a series of revisions to his budget proposal in response to the February economic forecast that showed slowing tax revenue to the state. The Governor’s revised budget proposal combines reduced spending in some areas, higher spending in others, increased tax revenues, and shifting spending […]
Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan Announce Budget Proposal Last week, Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan put forward their first budget proposal for the State of Minnesota. Their budget proposes to spend $49.471 billion over the next two years; for reference, the current budget spends a total of $45.585 billion. It contains numerous changes […]
Minneapolis, MN –Medical Alley Association greatly appreciates Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan’s budget proposals that recognize and help address challenges facing the health innovation and care community, including the creation of the Minnesota Innovation Collaborative and the restoration of the Angel Investment Tax Credit. The revitalization of this tax credit is a big step […]
Sansoro Health Headlines First MAA Legislative Learning Breakfast Early in the morning this past Tuesday, legislators gathered to learn more about some of the innovative work being done in Medical Alley at 2019’s first Legislative Learning Breakfast. Sansoro CEO Jeremy Pierotti talked to legislators about Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and how Application Programming Interfaces (API) […]
Roundtable with Congressman Erik Paulsen Last Monday, Medical Alley Association hosted Congressman Paulsen for a roundtable meeting with several Medical Alley Association members.. Discussion centered on the great, innovative work being done by Medical Alley companies in a number of areas – including products that could help combat the opioid epidemic and saving consumers time […]
Quick Recap of Medical Alley Day at the Capitol Last Monday, March 12, was Medical Alley Day at the Capitol. Several Medical Alley members brought their innovative, life-saving products to the Minnesota Capitol for legislators and the broader capitol community to see firsthand. Other members met with legislative leaders from both the House & Senate […]