May 21, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid.
And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built in the Mississippi River. Continue Reading
May 14, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Senate votes 37-30 to end ban on gay marriage; Westrom, Ingebrigtsen both vote no. Continue Reading
April 30, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Water plays a critical role in economic development and environmental concerns, but Minnesota lawmakers do not agree on how potential water shortages should be addressed. Continue Reading
April 25, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
A debate about education funding goes beyond helping individual students: There is widespread agreement that a better education system would help the economy. Continue Reading
April 25, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Minnesota state representatives approved 70-64 a health-care spending bill late Monday without knowing how it would affect hospitals around the state. Continue Reading
April 25, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
State Senators Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake and Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria are critical of DFL leadership for not giving nursing homes, group homes, and their employees a long overdue and adequate pay raise. Continue Reading
April 24, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
BISMARCK The state’s top attorney said the Legislature’s proposal to increase penalties and curb drunken driving “is going to be tough.” Continue Reading
April 23, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Minnesota senators opted to spend $383 million on economic development opportunities, with an emphasis on creating jobs. Continue Reading
April 18, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Alexandria is not the only city asking the state Legislature for a new way to pay for street projects.
New street improvement district legislation has received the endorsement from 75 city councils from all regions of the state, according to the League of Minnesota Cities, which also supported the measure. Continue Reading
March 30, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
BISMARCK – Farmers Myron Hanson and Troy Coons miss the rural North Dakota they used to know. That’s why they’re volunteering their time at the state Capitol this legislative session to advocate for farmers and ranchers who are being significantly affected by the oil boom. Continue Reading
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