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Governor Pawlenty Signs Agricultural and Veterans Omnibus Bill

Press Release

Date: May 4, 2007
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Issues: Veterans Agriculture and Food


GOVERNOR PAWLENTY SIGNS AGRICULTURE AND VETERANS OMNIBUS BILL

~ Legislation passed nearly unanimously includes renewable energy, veteran services ~

Governor Tim Pawlenty today signed the $170 million Agriculture and Veterans Omnibus Bill that strengthens the Clean Water Legacy Act, builds on the Governor's Next Generation Energy initiative, and continues Minnesota's commitment to members of the military and veterans.

"This bill includes key initiatives we proposed to help veterans, active military members and their families," Governor Pawlenty said. "It also focuses on renewable energy development and important programs to keep Minnesota agriculture growing."

The legislation creates the Next Generation Energy Board, expands the Agricultural Best Management Practices Loan Program to improve water quality, and includes outreach and reintegration programs for Minnesota veterans.

The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in the legislature, passing the House 130-1 and the Senate unanimously.

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