Panel hears bill to make housing mediation permanent with $2.2M appropriation Witnesses told the committee that statewide community mediation reduces evictions and stabilizes families; the bill would appropriate $2.2 million (A1 adopted) to expand and sustain mediation services statewide and was laid over for further consideration.

A new bill aims to secure $2.2 million for community housing mediation services, promising to prevent evictions and stabilize families across Minnesota.

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Sen. Putnam urges extension of farmer-lender mediation as cases surge; bill referred to Higher Education Senate File 3583 would remove the sunset on Minnesota's farmer-lender mediation program and extend it five years; sponsors and the Minnesota Farmers Union said mediation requests have risen several-fold and the program resolves roughly 90% of cases. The committee referred the bill to the Higher Education Committee.

As Minnesota faces a surge in farmer-lender disputes, Senator Putnam advocates for a crucial bill that could save countless farms from financial ruin.

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Council delays ruling in Republic Services customer‑dispute after heated hearing; urges mediation After a public hearing over a customer dispute between local hauler(s) and Republic Services, Grants Pass City Council voted 5–2 to postpone a ruling until March 4 and encouraged the parties to meet and mediate. The dispute centers on whether the complainant's activities fall under franchise exemptions for charitable reuse or contractor demolition.

The Grants Pass City Council has postponed a crucial decision on a heated customer dispute with Republic Services, spotlighting the clash between local reuse efforts and franchise regulations.

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Wishing peace to our NAFCM community across every holiday tradition. Thanks for strengthening justice, connection, and belonging through community mediation. #Peacebuilding #Belonging #CommunityMediation

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We are grateful for our members, volunteers, partners, contractors and supporters who help grow justice, peace, and belonging in local communities every day. Thank you for all you do.

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Bluff council ratifies settlement to disconnect roughly 5,315 acres after mediation with SITLA and Actons The Bluff Town Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 92 on Oct. 21, 2025, ratifying a settlement from court-ordered mediation that disconnects 5,314.8 acres from Bluff municipal boundaries and preserves town jurisdiction over other specified lands.

Bluff Town Council has made a historic move by ratifying a settlement to disconnect over 5,300 acres from its municipal boundaries, paving the way for a new chapter in local governance.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #LandUsePolicy #CommunityMediation

Executive Office establishes ombudsperson unit for housing assistance mediation Executive Office of Housing implements ombudsperson unit to aid families in housing assistance.

Massachusetts is stepping up to support families in need by launching a new ombudsperson unit for housing assistance mediation!

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#MA #FamilySupport #HousingAssistance #CommunityMediation #CitizenPortal

Court hears easement dispute between Warner and Stearns over contested property access Judge evaluates easement ruling amid complex property dispute involving Warner and Stearns.

A heated legal showdown in Clinton County is raising questions about property rights and child support obligations—could the judge's unexpected verdict change everything?

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