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SPAAR advocates for you and your business.

Our Government Affairs team works to make sure both REALTORS® and homeowners are represented in government.

In addition, the Government Affairs Committee works to expand the Association’s sphere of influence in local, regional, state and national public policy areas focusing on issues affecting communities throughout the Association’s jurisdiction.

SPAAR Emerging Leaders scholarships available

The National Association of REALTORS® will host its annual legislative meeting from June 13-18, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
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Advocacy in Action for January 2026

SPAAR’s Government Affairs Directors (GADs), Becky Wegscheid and Simon Opatz, actively engaged with numerous elected officials, government staff and housing stakeholders throughout December on behalf of SPAAR members.
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February 2026 RPAC Investor of the Month: Jason Gorman

SPAAR has named Jason Gorman as the RPAC Investor of the Month for February 2026.
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SPAAR represented at the annual Breakfast with the Mayors

Last week, SPAAR members and staff attended the annual Breakfast with the Mayors event hosted by the St. Paul and Minneapolis Chambers of Commerce at the University of St. Thomas.
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Mayor Myron Bailey is SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month for January 2026

Myron Bailey, Mayor of Cottage Grove, is SPAAR's Realtor® Champion of the Month for January 2026.
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Man Huynh is SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month for January 2026

SPAAR has named Man Huynh its RPAC Investor of the Month for January 2026. Man is a passionate Realtor® who always shows up with an upbeat, positive attitude. He is also an incredible Realtor® advocate who is dedicated to serving Minnesota's Realtor® community.
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Join Mayor-elect Her for an end-of-year celebration

Mayor-elect Kaohly Her will be hosting a fundraising event on Friday, December 12, from 4-6 pm with the exact location provided upon RSVP.
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Luke Hellier is SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month

Luke Hellier is SPAAR’s Realtor® Champion of the Month.
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Brianne Lawrence is SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month

Brianne Lawrence is SPAAR's RPAC Investor of the Month.
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