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What do you foresee as a key issue that will impact the Rochester area business community in the 2023 legislative session? I believe that the workforce shortage will be a key issue this session. Rochester, like much of Minnesota, is struggling to find workers which is affecting local businesses and the economy. What are your expectations for the 2023 legislative session? Are there trends the business community should be aware of? I believe that this session will be focused on supporting workers and families by focusing on lowering healthcare costs, ensuring people have the time and support they need to care for themselves and their families, and working to improve workforce shortages.
Rep. Kim Hicks DISTRICT 25A
What do you foresee as a key issue that will impact the Rochester area business community in the 2023 legislative session? As a small-business owner and Chamber member, my aim is to continue to give aid to small-businesses who are still recovering from the Pandemic. There will be legislation (such as Paid Family-Medical Leave) that will be huge for working families, but the legislature ought to be careful to protect small businesses in MN. What are your expectations for the 2023 legislative session? Are there trends the business community should be aware of? I think the 2023 legislative session will be defined by legislation aimed at making day-to-day life better for working families. I think the Rochester business community should look forward to these benefits helping bring more people to MN and a larger portion of people coming to Rochester to stay long term, and thus help with our developing labor shortages.
Rep. Andy Smith DISTRICT 25B
Advantage Magazine | 5
January 2023
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