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Alex Hassel

@AlexHassel

Books, public policy, & running are a few of my favorite things. Lobbyist at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP

 St Paul, MN
Joined June 2011
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A new law enacted during the 2023 #MNLeg session legalizes adult–use cannabis in MN and establishes a regulatory framework for the cannabis industry. LMC has been researching and collecting information from state agencies and stakeholders to answer FAQs. lmc.org/cannabis
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Brian Bakst@Stowydad15 May 2023
#mnleg Negotiators settle on Minnesota marijuana taxes, possession limits mprnews.org/story/2023/05/15… Up for adoption tomorrow by conf committee: tax rate of 10 percent, with 80% of revenue to state and 20% of proceeds earmarked for local costs related to cannabis oversight.
Negotiators settle on Minnesota marijuana taxes, possession limits

Negotiators settle on Minnesota marijuana taxes, possession limits

Members of a conference committee working on a bill to legalize marijuana have reached agreement on some key issues and are expected to settle on a final version of the legislation as early as...

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The League supports the Senate's positions that allow for more local control in adult-use cannabis legalization. #MNCities #lmcleg startribune.com/keep-improvi…
Keep improving state marijuana legislation

Keep improving state marijuana legislation

As Minnesota House and Senate finalize a bill, state should provide for stronger local control.

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Good news! The House approved an LGA proposal today that would benefit #MNCities. Thank you, @RepLislegard.
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Don Reeder@donreeder13 Feb 2023
HF 1377, supported by @MinnesotaCities would update LGA formula factors to reflect current fiscal and demographic information for cities. The bill would increase the annual LGA appropriation by $150 million. #mncities #mnleg #lmcleg lmc.org/news-publications/ne…
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Don Reeder@donreeder3 Feb 2023
According to lobbyist @AlexHassel, @MinnesotaCities is asking that cities be allowed to do the same licensing and regulation they do now with tobacco and alcohol. #mncities #lmcleg #mnleg minnpost.com/state-governmen…

Republicans, DFLers change hats in debate over how much control cities, counties have over recrea...

A perennial legislative issue — state preemption of local government decisions — has been turned on its head when it comes to recreational marijuana.

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Is the THC law here to stay? Many questions remain for #MNcities when it comes to adult-use cannabis legislation. Read more in the latest Minnesota Cities magazine. lmc.org/news-publications/ma…
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Stillwater Council Member Larry Odebrecht wrote a letter in the Star Tribune urging #mnleg to give local governments licensing and taxing authority as adult-use cannabis legislation is considered during this session. #lmcleg #MNcities
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Represent Minnesota cities at the state and federal level! The League seeks an Intergovernmental Relations Representative to develop and communicate policies impacting our members. Dig into the full job description: ow.ly/oIlw50LkEaZ
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MN is set to receive approx. $7.3 billion in federal infrastructure funding, but the bills appropriating the state matching funds to unlock most of it weren’t passed before the Legislature adjourned. ow.ly/mmZj50Jxh7p #MnCities #LMCleg #mnleg
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Minnesotans who were front-line workers during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency can now apply to the state for front-line worker pay. Cities are required to notify potentially eligible employees by June 23. ow.ly/qmZg50Js6vQ #MnCities #LMCleg
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irenewkao@irenewkao23 May 2022
Last night at the Capitol with our wonderful @MinnesotaCities intern @briggstople @AnneMFinn @DFLightfoot @AlexHassel #lmcleg
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UI/frontline worker bill approved 65-1. #mnleg #lmcleg
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The House omnibus liquor bill includes several provisions of interest to cities, including a proposed advisory board with municipal liquor store representation. ow.ly/4z4z50Iwvqk #MnCities #LMCleg
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The House Property Tax Division draft proposal includes an increase in local government aid, a new city performance measurement program, and changes to the homestead market value exclusion. ow.ly/pP9150IupJj #MnCities #LMCleg
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Don Reeder@donreeder14 Mar 2022
HF 4064 would update the LGA formula factors to reflect current fiscal and demographic information for #mncities. It would also increase the annual LGA appropriation by $28.2 million to $592.6 million, a 5% increase. #lmcleg #mnleg lmc.org/news-publications/ne…
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House Research posts LGA run of the formula tune-up in HF4064, Rep Youakim's bill reflecting the interim research requested by the Tax Chairs of the LMC, CGMC, MAOSC and MetroCities. #lmcleg house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/is…
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House Property Tax Division convenes to consider 15 local sales tax proposals leg.mn.gov/cal?type=single&m… #mnleg #lmcleg
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The League Board of Directors recently approved five legislative priorities that will help focus the League’s advocacy efforts during the 2022 legislative session. ow.ly/7ZQi50H8zkV #MnCities #LMCleg #mnleg
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Ron Johnson @AlexHassel stopped to say hello to Walker City Administrator Hope Fairchild. Along Highway 371 the city and community is an active and seasonal destination. Thanks Hope for your time and update on the city. @MinnesotaCities #MnCities
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