Sat, Sep 12, 2015 - 8:00am
As students and teachers around the state head back to school, I am reminded of the significant investments we made in education programs during this past legislative session. By choosing...
Sun, Apr 26, 2015 - 8:00am
With just over one month remaining in the 2015 legislative session, the work at the Capitol is focused on responsibly balancing the state’s budget. This task is made easier by...
Sun, Nov 16, 2014 - 8:00am
The impact of the Bakken oil boom is not confined to North Dakota. Along with the increasing volume of crude oil being transported by rail across Minnesota and through our...
Sat, Apr 05, 2014 - 8:00am
I was proud to join my fellow legislators and Gov. Mark Dayton earlier this month in our near unanimous approval of a tax relief package that will put more money in the pockets of Minnesota families and businesses while stabilizing our state budget going forward. Just four weeks into the 2014 legislative session, this bipartisan tax bill was passed quickly enough for many of this year’s filers to experience tax breaks (if you already filed, don’t worry—the Minnesota Department of Revenue will contact those eligible for additional refunds).
