May 17, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
ST. PAUL The future of a public works borrowing bill to fund state Capitol work, roads and bridges and other projects is in question after it failed in the Minnesota House Continue Reading
May 7, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Following a nearly nine-hour debate on the Minnesota House floor, the Minnesota House Democratic majority approved a nearly $2.7 billion tax increase proposal that will financially impact every Minnesotan. Continue Reading
April 26, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Before the legislative session began, Republican lawmakers said agriculture funding would be overshadowed by other issues when it was joined with environment and natural resources for finance talks, and they were not happy with the result. Continue Reading
April 24, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
During a comprehensive health and human services finance bill debate on the Minnesota House floor, I as well as other rural lawmakers made the attempt to give nursing homes and long-term care facilities and their employees much-needed funding increases Continue Reading
April 17, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
It is great to hear that many of your lives have returned to normal following last week’s devastating storm Continue Reading
April 8, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Recently, the Minnesota House Democratic majority unveiled its budget targets for the next two years. The proposal would spend more than $39 billion on state government programs nearly $4 billion more than what’s being spent in our current budget and contains a $2.4 billion increase in state taxes. Continue Reading
April 1, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Two weeks ago, legislative leaders in St. Paul released budget targets that should be of grave concern for Minnesota seniors and anyone who has a grandparent or parent in Long Term Care, or a family member who works in the profession. Continue Reading
March 6, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
I’m pleased with a recent report from state budget experts showing Minnesota’s economy making positive improvements in three budget cycles. Continue Reading
January 29, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Republican lawmakers remain skeptical concerns will be heard due to tight calendar
ST. PAUL Patrick Lunemann is not convinced the agriculture industry will get a fair shake from a Minnesota House committee that decides farm program funding, even after farmers learned of a change to give them more of a voice. Continue Reading
January 27, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Weber, Schomacker, Hamilton discuss current session
WORTHINGTON A robust audience of about 45 constituents greeted three area legislators bright and early Saturday morning in the meeting/training room of Worthington’s new Second Avenue fire station. Continue Reading
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