Workforce

• Continue critical investments into regional-based workforce solutions that foster recruitment, acclimation, development and retention.
• Enact practical immigration policy reforms to provide industries with access to critical talent pools, without diminishing national security or public safety.  

Business

• Establish a federal regulatory framework that provides pragmatic policy reforms and economic certainty to support the development of vital economic sectors. 
• Evaluate expiring federal tax policies and enact long-term tax reforms to provide a fair and balanced tax system that spurs innovation and economic growth.  
• Support provisions of the Farm Bill and other agriculture legislation to strengthen the Midwest’s agricultural sector.  
• Support comprehensive energy legislation that promotes access to reliable, sustainable and affordable energy. 

Military

• Continue the permanent fielding of the remaining MQ-9 Block 5 aircraft to the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing.  
• Establish permanent funding of the Federal Tuition Assistance program for utilization by members of the Air National Guard.  
• Amend TriCare credentialing requirements to allow for further access to critical mental and behavioral health services.  
• Continue to support modernized equipment and facilities to ensure readiness of local National Guard units.  

Community Investments

• Secure funding to complete the renovation and expansion of the Fargo Hector Internation Airport.  
• Secure funding for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) project, which is critical to the Red River Valley Water Supply Project.  
• Expand federal investments into critical programs and infrastructure projects to foster regional economic development and enhance global competitiveness.  

Workforce and Education

• Continue critical investments into regional-based workforce solutions that foster recruitment, acclimation, development and retention.
• Permit flexibility throughout the K-12 educational system to allow schools to address critical funding deficits with restricted funds. 
• Expand statewide investments into Career Workforce Academies and work-based learning opportunities. 
• Support funding for post-secondary institutions to improve campus infrastructure, enhance curriculum, and attract and retain students.
• Enhance funding for essential child care programs, grants and initiatives that increase access to affordable and quality child care services.
• Expand investments into programs and incentives that promote the development of diverse, affordable and long-term housing solutions. 

Business

• Reform the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, Earned Sick and Safe Time, and other business mandates, to best accommodate businesses and address their concerns.
• Reform the state’s tax and regulatory environment to increase Minnesota’s global competitiveness.  
• Enhance programs and funding opportunities to support the Downtown Center redevelopment in Moorhead and the development of a Cultural Mall. 
• Ensure polices, programs, initiatives and incentives are comprehensive and inclusionary of Greater Minnesota and recognize border cities, to keep Minnesota competitive.
• Support programs and incentives that enhance economic development and foster business growth. 

Community Investments

• Secure funding for flood mitigation projects throughout Clay County, specifically the needs for completing the FM Diversion Project.
• Secure funding for Youth Residential Psychiatric Facility in Clay County. 
• Expand funding for the Heartland Trail project from Moorhead to Park Rapids. 

Workforce

• Continue crucial investments into regional-based workforce solutions that foster recruitment, acclimation, development and retention.
• Amplify current work-based learning programs and incentives that enhance career exploration and awareness.
• Enhance funding for essential child care programs, grants and initiatives that increase access to affordable and quality child care services.
• Expand investments into programs and incentives that promote the development of diverse, affordable and long-term housing solutions.
• Support strategic investments into quality-of-life assets and placemaking infrastructure that enhance the state’s attraction and retention efforts. 

Business

• Continue investments into programs and incentives that enhance economic development and foster business growth.
• Continue support for vital research and technology programs and initiatives that diversify the state’s technology sector, including agriculture technology, uncrewed aerial systems, autonomous technologies, robotics, artificial intelligence, data management and advanced computing.
• Support opportunities to strengthen the state’s critical energy and agriculture industries.
• Evaluate the state’s existing tax structure and implement policies and initiatives that prioritize the state’s global competitiveness and reflect a fair and balanced tax system.  

Education

• Ensure the Higher Education and K-12 funding formulas provide adequate funding for educational institutions.
• Support funding for higher education institutions to augment their curriculum to further align with the current need of high-demand industries.
• Provide funding for the full completion of existing Career Academy projects for expanded career awareness and training opportunities.
• Expand access and funding for dual credit programs in order to equip students with advanced educational opportunities and strengthen workforce development.

Community

• Secure funds to complete the Red River Valley Water Supply Project. 
• Secure funds to complete the renovation and expansion of the Fargo Hector International Airport.
• Prioritize essential infrastructure and transportation investment that reflect the geographic and demographic growth of the state.
• Continue vital support for the state’s military units and their community’s Base Retention Grants that support strategic awareness.