Each election season, the CGMC provides background information to help candidates become familiar with issues affecting Greater Minnesota communities. We send this information to every candidate running for Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. The CGMC does not endorse candidates running for political office, but . . .
This webinar provided a status update on important legislation affecting Greater Minnesota as the legislature approaches the final weeks of the 2025 session.
Each election season, the CGMC provides background information to help candidates become familiar with issues affecting Greater Minnesota communities. We send this information to every candidate running for Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate. The CGMC does not endorse candidates running for political office, but we believe that it is . . .
Since 1980, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has regulated “fire brigades” under the current 29 CFR 1910.156 standard. That standard is vague and, frankly, in need of updating to some degree. OSHA has developed a proposed updated standard that likely better addresses the full range of hazards facing . . .
This webinar provided a status update and insights into the recently passed EMS legislation.
As the Legislature races through to its final weekend of work, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) is very concerned that its two key priorities this session—a bonding bill and emergency EMS funding—could get lost in the shuffle of all the other items on the Legislature’s to-do list. While these other items are important to many, funding our infrastructure needs and shoring up our fragile EMS system are critical to building strong communities, especially in Greater Minnesota.