The winning foursome from the 2010 golf tournament held in Duluth at Northland Country Club. From left to right: Rebecca Klett, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P., Tom Reinhart, Kwik Trip, Inc., Steve Lasky, Dairy Queen and Nate Mussell, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. Nearly 60 alumni from Leadership Minnesota toured the Prairie Island nuclear power plant in Red Wing. The program, exclusive to the Minnesota Chamber, provides an inside look at the state's changing economy and the issues that will shape its future. Andrea Walsh (from left), chair-elect of the Minnesota Chamber Board, President David Olson and Board Chair Dave McMillan attended the Governors’ Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event coincided with the release of the report, “Enterprising States,” which highlights successful state strategies for job creation and economic growth. Businesses leaders provide feedback on Minnesota Chamber legislative initiatives during a regional policy session in Bloomington. Gubernatorial candidates addressed priorities of the statewide business community at an August 17 debate at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa: (from left), Republican Tom Emmer, DFLer Mark Dayton, Independence Party candidate Tom Horner. Andrea Walsh (from left), chair-elect of the Minnesota Chamber Board, President David Olson and Board Chair Dave McMillan attend the Governors’ Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Minnesotans deserve quality health care at an affordable price. More than 60 percent of Minnesota businesses – and almost 90 percent of Minnesota Chamber members – provide some kind of health insurance for their employees. That is one of the reasons why Minnesota has the lowest rate of uninsured people in the country.

Bur rising costs are making the current system unsustainable. Significant progress was made during the 2008 Legislature toward accomplishing the goals advanced by the Minnesota Chamber. We must ensure that these changes are implemented.

2010 Legislative Priorities

We will ensure that the 2008 state health care reforms are implemented.

We will advance a policy for long-term health care.

We will monitor and weigh in on the federal debate over health care reform as we gauge its impact on Minnesota businesses.

2009 Legislative Accomplishments

We defeated the Minnesota Health Act, which would establish a government-run, single-payer approach to financing health care for Minnesotans.

We defeated a measure that would have required Health Savings Accounts to cover preventative care at no cost.

We defeated a proposal to provide health insurance for all children, a worthy goal but it could lead some employers to discontinue offering benefits for family members.

We defeated additional health insurance coverage mandates that fall on the fully insured market, primarily small and midsized employers.

Chair: Mike Bromelkamp, Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd.
Staff: Cecilia Retelle, (651) 292-4681, cretelle@mnchamber.com

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» Business Plan for Health Care Reform
» Constitutional Amendment: Making Health Care A Right
» Health Care Mandates, Taxes and Regulations
» Health Care Privacy
» Long-Term Care
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Several Web sites offer useful and easy-to-understand information to help employers and employees make smarter decisions when purchasing health care.

» MN Community Measurement
» Minnesota Health Information
» Minnesota's Smart Buy Alliance

» State Agencies
» State Legislature

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