The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session begins on January 14. What key land-use issues might come up at the statehouse this year?

Join us for a timely and insightful program featuring Joe Bagnoli of Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. The session will include a review of the role of city and state government, what Joe expects to see in this year’s session, and insight on engaging with policy makers.

About the Speaker:

For Joe Bagnoli, working with the legislature is about as close as you can get to influencing public policy without being an elected official. He loves working with his clients to move their businesses forward through a deep understanding of the makeup of the legislature and the politics that go into policy decisions, and making sure each variable is thought through in a tactical way. Joe thrives on the competitive aspect of working as a lobbyist and is tenacious about his representation of his clients. Whether winning to them means defeating a bill or passing one, he uses all his experience and planning to bring about a solution. Joe represents clients before the Minnesota legislature, state administrative agencies, and local government. He has experience working on a number of issues, including transportation, energy, telecommunications, environment, economic development and tax policy. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Bowdoin College and JD from William Mitchell College of Law.