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 3, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
During a recent House floor debate on health and human services legislation, I supported a number of initiatives that support the unborn Continue Reading
April 30, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Following a nearly nine-hour debate on the Minnesota House floor, the House Democratic majority approved a $2.7 billion tax increase proposal that impacts every Minnesotan. Continue Reading
April 15, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
The numbers are tabulated and the results from the House District 22A legislative questionnaire distributed earlier this year are ready to be shared. 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 25, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
With six weeks left in the legislative session, Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leadership have begun releasing updated budget proposals and spending targets. I’m troubled by the proposals’ increased spending. Continue Reading
March 12, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
The Minnesota House has approved legislation that creates a health insurance exchange in Minnesota. I opposed this version of the legislation because the bill does not guarantee better health care, lower insurance premiums, increased coverage or savings in the health care system. Continue Reading
March 6, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Minnesota’s latest economic update provided mostly good news, as budget experts again project better than expected revenue collections for the current and future budget cycles. Continue Reading
February 12, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
After listening to Gov. Mark Dayton’s State of the State Address on Feb. 6, I was disappointed with the governor’s partisan tone and continued tax-and-spend message. Continue Reading
February 4, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe
Last week, the Minnesota House Taxes and Ways and Means committees began hearing Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal and determining what it means for Minnesotans. Continue Reading
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