TwinWest supports legislation that will create an improved business climate for our members, our region, and the entire state of Minnesota. Each year, the TwinWest Government Affairs Committee develops policies to drive the Chamber’s efforts during the legislative session. These policies are published in our annual Business Agenda, available online and in print. The Business Agenda is intended to give business leaders a tool to better understand our positions and to get involved in bringing our message to the Capitol.

Click on the image to download a PDF of the entire 2008 TwinWest Business Agenda, or click below to read about individual topics.

The 2008 TwinWest Business Agenda includes:

2008 Legislative Priorities - TwinWest will take an active role in lobbying for these issues during this year's legislative session.

One-page executive summary (PDF)  

     • Tax Policy
     • Transportation
     • Education
     • State Government Spending
     • Health Care
     • Energy
     • Local Government

2008 Position Statements - These are key issues on which TwinWest has developed positions, but will not be taking action during this session.

     • Fiscal Disparities
     • Legal Reform
     • Prevailing Wage
     • Workforce Housing

Elected Officials

     • Federal Officials, Governor/State Senate, and House of Representatives 
          (Click above to view information online, or download print-friendly PDF pages)
     • Getting Involved



Thanks to the 2008 TwinWest Business Agenda Print Sponsor: