Neighbors, The start of the legislative session is around the corner and now is the time to apply for the High School Page Program, open to those in their junior year. Students can learn about various aspects of the state legislature. The weeklong program provides a front row seat to the legislative process and allows participants to be involved in policy and public service. You can learn about the application process and more here. The application deadline is November 23. Minnesota Mainstreet COVID Relief Grant Program- Application Deadline This Week The deadline for grants made available via the Minnesota Main Street COVID Relief Grant program are due this Thursday, September 29. You can start the application process here. A total of $64,200,000 is available in grants for Minnesotan owned and operated businesses that can demonstrate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a bipartisan program the legislature championed and was enacted into law recently. Businesses that are majority-owned by military veterans, women, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color individuals; employ 6 people or fewer; and/or did not receive previous assistance from other state relief programs will be prioritized in the selection process. Funding will be distributed in a 50/50 split between the Twin Cities metro area and Greater Minnesota. Military service members can claim their 2017 military tax credit The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds the state’s military service members to take advantage of a refundable military tax credit before it expires. The 2017 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone will expire October 15, 2021, for qualifying service members. More than 2,300 service members were eligible for the 2017 Form M99, Credit for Service in a Military Combat zone, but about 1,100 service members still have not applied. The credit is $120 per month or partial month served. To claim the credit electronically, visit www.revenue.state.mn.us and enter M99 into the Search box. Complete the online form to apply for the credit. To claim the credit by mail: Complete the 2017 Form M99, Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone . Fall Color Finder Autumn is the perfect time to explore our beautiful state and view the changing colors. If you would like to find out where the leaves are changing and what’s happening where you live or where you’re headed, check out the Fall Color Finder. Enjoy your adventures!  LMC Legislator of Distinction I have the honor of being named a Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities. You can read more here.  |