Midway through my first session as your State Representative, economic issues continue to dominate our discussions. Minnesota is facing a $6.4 billion budget deficit unlike any in our state’s previous history, while job losses are at the highest level since 1983. This perfect storm has left thousands of Minnesotans struggling to hang on to the [...]
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Taxes Made Easier
Next year our taxes may be a bit easier. Today, the Governor signed HF 392, of which I was a co-author. This bill reduces the discrepancy between some State and Federal taxes, reducing the burden on tax-payers. This bill also: makes permanent the ability of military personnel to count tax-exempt combat pay [...]
Budget Solutions Require Budget Input
To the Editor:
This year the State of Minnesota is facing a record, and growing, budget deficit of $4.8 billion. Minnesota’s constitution requires the Legislature to resolve that shortfall this year. Balancing the budget will not be easy, and all Minnesotans will be affected by the decisions made at the Capitol during this legislative session.
Governor Pawlenty [...]
