Minnesota became the first state to pass legislation to implement the state Health Care Insurance Exchange required by the Affordable Health Care Act also known as "Obamacare". Exchanges in other states have been created by executive order and many states are going to let the federal government run their exchange.
The Grand Rapids area TakeAction Minnesota organization held a forum with local legislators to hear about plans for the exchange and their views on health care. Here is an audio story about that forum, a version of which was heard on Northern Community Radio:
link: Audio Story about Health Care Insurance Exchange Forum
In addition to talking about the health care exchanges, there was a presentation at the forum on MinnesotaCare and efforts to preserve and extend it.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Itasca County Land Use Plan Public Hearing Tuesday
Itasca County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan draft revisions may be adopted by the county board , Tuesday March 26th at 3:00 pm after a public hearing.
The following sections have been a bit controversial:
"VI. Recreation Goal
B. Existing Facilities Objective
6. Itasca County Fairgrounds –Preserve and maintain the existing Itasca County Fairgrounds in its entirety as a county park/fairgrounds without dissecting or eliminating any portion of it."
Recommendations to the board will be to choose one of the following:
a) Keep language
b) Remove language
c) Remove language and direct further study
d) Keep language and Remove "dissecting or"
G. Silent Sport Areas and Trails--Recognize the value of silent sport opportunities for both residents and visitors
1. Maintain and preserve existing silent sport (non-motorized) areas and trails within county lands.
2. Encourage the future development and expansion of such trails and areas when opportunities arise.
3. Provide information to the public about silent sport opportunities and locations.
4. Work with county offices, clubs and other groups to promote silent sport activities and cooperation in preserving and enhancing silent sport areas and trails.
Definitions:
Silent Sports--Non-motorized activities such as hiking, biking, cross-county and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, bird-watching, botanizing, nature photography. orienteering, paddling (canoe and kayak), swimming, sailing, climbing.
Recommendations to the board:
a) Retain the language
b) Remove the language
c) Remove language and direct further study
To voice your thoughts on how the board should address this sections. PLEASE CONTACT the commissioners individually or send one email addressed to the entire county board of commissioners to trish.klein@co.itasca.mn.us.
Your email will be part of the public record if sent before Tues at 3:00 pm. Please consider appearing in person at the meeting to give input or support those who are speaking.
davin.tinquist@co.itasca.mn.us
mark.mandich@afscmecountcil65.org
Meghan Bown, LSW
Community Health Coordinator
Get Fit Itasca & The Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)
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