As we enter the final weeks of Summer, state leaders continue to chip away at a deal that would bring closure to the 2016 legislative session by crafting a tax, bonding, and transportation deal. There appears to be progress on the tax and bonding projects portions of the deal, but Governor Dayton and Speaker Daudt confirmed that failure to reach an agreement on the SW Light Rail line is holding up the deal.

A special session or lack of a special session could have election ramifications in November, which further complicates the delicate deal. Leaders are planning on meeting again later this week, in what is likely to be one of the last opportunities to pull a deal together.

BATC’s Housing First Fund scored a major victory last week as House Speaker Kurt Daudt prevailed in his primary race. Beyond that race, there were a handful of key races across the state that will set the stage for the general election on November 8th.Stay tuned as the 2016 Housing First campaign kicks into full gear!

Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump made headlines last week as he addressed the NAHB Board of Directors in Miami. Trump spoke about the importance of the home building industry to the U.S. economy and expressed his goals of reducing the regulatory burden on the cost of a new home. Several BATC members were in attendance. 

This Week's BATC Related Headlines

Twin Cities home sales fell in July as shortage of properties catches up to market
Stifled by a shortage of listings, home sales in the Twin Cities metro slipped last month, but prices posted significant gains, especially among entry-level houses. Read more >>

Why We Celebrate The Trilliums

From small details that added to a project to major infrastructure, our amazing associate partners deserve to be recognized for what they do. Here's why we celebrate our Trillium Award winners at the BIG Night each year.

Associations Make the Difference

To celebrate their 60th anniversary Associations North made a video about the impact associations have on our world. BATC Executive Director David Siegel and BATC Director of Membership Kristina Mahler added their thoughts. 

Our BATC Foundation Recognized!

The BATC Foundation is honored to have received Homeward Bound's Community Service Award this year. The award was in recognition of the foundation's and Vujovich Design Build's work on the Bluebird House. We are so proud of all of the work our BATC Foundation is able to do with the support of our amazing members. 

Join us for Member Volunteer Day!

Come help a local military family on the first ever BATC Foundation Member Volunteer Day on August 26th starting at 9am in Oak Park Heights. No experience necessary! We're looking for 15-20 volunteers who are willing to help out.

August 23
Membership Kickstart [RSVP]
August 26
Member Volunteer Day [Register]
September 10 - Oct. 2
Parade of Homes
September 20
BATC Foundation Golf Tournament 
September 30 - Oct. 2
Remodelers Showcase
October 4
Clay Shoot [Register]

For a complete list of events, visit our website at www.batc.org