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Legislative Update - February 7, 2012

Entered: 2012-02-07

Tonight are Minnesota's precinct caucuses and I encourage you to participate in the party of your choice. You can find the location of your Precinct Caucus CAUCUS FINDER. Read more below.

CAUCUS FINDER
"The Caucus Finder is an important service that helps citizens take ownership of our democracy," said Secretary Mark Ritchie. "Minnesotans can access the 2012 Caucus Finder at http://caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us [click above!] to find the precinct caucus times and locations provided by the political parties. Precinct caucus meetings are a great place for citizens to engage in Minnes... ⇒read more

Precinct Caucuses February 7, 2012

Entered: 2012-02-05

PRECINCT CAUCUSES !!!
District 39 Caucuses will be held tomorrow at Sibley High School. The official convening time for the Precinct Caucuses is 7:00pm, but please arrive earlier to find parking, find your Precinct, Register (registration begins at 6:30) and meet your neighbors and friends.
Here is a letter to attendees of prior Caucuses with more information.
Rick Hansen
State Representative
247 State Office Building
(651) 296-6828
Feel free to sign up for my weekly updates.
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Legislative Update - February 1, 2012

Entered: 2012-02-01

This morning we heard more scientific testimony related to aquatic invasive species. Dr. Peter Sorenson from the University of Minnesota testified in front of the Environment Committee.
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
This link provides a short story on the testimony, b... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 31, 2012

Entered: 2012-01-31

This morning we started the day with a televised hearing in the Environment Committee. The DNR and others provided testimony and no votes were taken. When it indicates bills were heard and will be held over, it means they may or may not have been included in a larg... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 27, 2012

Entered: 2012-01-27

The legislative session began on Tuesday and we have had a week of meetings and events. Although there were no formal meetings today, we began the morning at 7:30 today with a Dakota Regional Chamber breakfast at ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 23, 2012

Entered: 2012-01-23

Newly Acquired Minnesota State Government Reports
The following links are drawn from the Legislative Reference Library's acquisition database. For a monthly email reminder ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 18, 2012

Entered: 2012-01-18

SESSION PREVIEW
Here are some thoughts I had about ca... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 17, 2012

Entered: 2012-01-17

BONDING PROPOSAL
The Governor released his capital investment ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 12, 2012

Entered: 2012-01-12

The last week has been very busy with meetings and events. On Tuesday, I spoke on a panel about the upcoming session for the Minnesota Environmental Initiative (http://www.environmental-initiative.org/events/event/p... ⇒read more

PRESS RELEASE: Office hours advisory
Friday, 6 January, 2012

Entered: 2012-01-06

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Legislative Update - January 5, 2011

Entered: 2012-01-05

Happy New Year!
ROBERT STREET TRANSIT
The pace is picking up both in the Capitol and in the District after the Holidays. This morning I stopp... ⇒read more

Green Expo - Januray 4, 2012

Entered: 2012-01-04

The Green Expo was held in the Minneapolis Convention Center on January 4, 2012. We had a special guest - Sen. Al Franken.
Rick Hansen
State Representative
247 State Office Building
(651) 296-6828
Feel free to sign up for my weekly updates.
... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - December 21, 2011

Entered: 2011-12-21

CARP SUMMIT
Yesterday Governor Dayton convened the third Carp Summit. Progress on this is going slow. The main issue now is how to pay for efforts to prevent or contain Asian carp movement i... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - December 16, 2011

Entered: 2011-12-16

Renewable Energy Standard (RES)
Yesterday I met with Drew Bennett from West St. Paul who is now working for the Izaak Walton league. He shared a report on the effort of utilities to comply with the Renewable... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - December 9, 2011

Entered: 2011-12-09

MENDOTA POST OFFICE
On Tuesday, I attended a meeting at Sibley High School regarding the potential closure of the Mendota Post Office. Here is a story from the Patch about the meeting.... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - December 2, 2011

Entered: 2011-12-02

MN CENTER FOR ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (CEE)
I recently visited with CEE about programs and activities in District 39A. CEE provides practical, innovative, energy solutions for homeowners, businesses, nonprofits, ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - December 1, 2011

Entered: 2011-12-01

BUDGET FORECAST
I just sat through a briefing on the November fiscal forecast. Having a forecast in the positive rather than the negative is a welcome change. Here is a link to the for... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - November 30, 2011

Entered: 2011-11-30

LEGACY AMENDMENT - PROGRAM AUDIT
The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor has released the program evaluation, The Legacy Amendment, ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - November 21st 2011

Entered: 2011-11-21

THANKSGIVING - A TIME FOR REFLECTION

I'd like to share my thoughts with you.
On Other Topics
Metr... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - November 17, 2011

Entered: 2011-11-17

TOBACCO BONDS
During the 2011 Special Session, Republicans in the Legislature authorized the sale of tobacco securitization bonds and appropriation bonds for the first time in Minnesota's hi... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - November 15th 2011

Entered: 2011-11-15

DNR GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE
I was an author of legislation that authorized the DNR to sell gift cards. It has been a popular item the past two years. ⇒read more

Obama 2012 Minneapolis Campaign Office
Now Open

Entered: 2011-11-07

OBAMA 2012: MINNEAPOLIS CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS GRAND OPENING
The Minneapolis office of ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update November 7, 2011

Entered: 2011-11-07

ELECTION DAY TUESDAY
Reminder if you live in District 197!
BIODIESEL MANDATE DELAY LETTER
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 239.77, attached please find a letter from the Commissioners of Agriculture, Commerce and Pollution Control pertaining to the B10 mandate. In the letter, the commissioners recommend a one-year delay in the implementation of B10 in Minnesota. The letter outlines both the rationale for the delay, and the acti... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - November 4, 2011

Entered: 2011-11-04

MENDOTA POST OFFICE MEETING
The St. Paul Postmaster has scheduled the Customer Meeting for the feasibility of closing the Mendota Post Office for Tuesday, Dec 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Henry Sibley High School
1897 Delaware Ave., St. ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update November 3, 2011

Entered: 2011-11-03

VIKINGS STADIUM
Here is a summary of views on the stadium.
VIKINGS / E-PULLTABS
Here is s... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - October 31, 2011

Entered: 2011-10-31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
JACK-O-LANTERN RECYCLING. On Saturday, 11/5/11, 1-3 pm at the SSP High School Football Practice Field, you can join the South St. Paul Mayor's Youth Task Force to recy... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - October 26, 2011

Entered: 2011-10-26

ENERGY REBATES
Winter is approaching and Minnesota has rebates for high-efficiency furnaces, water heaters, lighting and so on are offered through electric and gas utilities, which are req... ⇒read more

Capitol Update October 21, 2011

Entered: 2011-10-21

SSP 125th CALENDAR
It is the final week to be part of the South St. Paul 125th Birthday Celebration Commemorative Calendar! The SSP 125th Commemorative Calendar Committee invites everyone to... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - October 14, 2011

Entered: 2011-10-14

THE KINDNESS PROJECT
Wednesday night I attended the last meeting of the District 197 Kindness Project advisory committee. Here is a short summary about this great project:
The final eval... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - October 11, 2011

Entered: 2011-10-11

Some good fiscal news. Attached please find the October 2011 Economic Update. You can also find it on the MMB web site.
R... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - October 6, 2011

Entered: 2011-10-06

LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
The Legislative Advisory Commission began meeting this morning. This little known commission hears and acts on Minnesota budget issues. It began meeting at 10:00 am in Room 10 State Office Building. ⇒read more

Legislative Update - October 5, 2011

Entered: 2011-10-05

FARM POLICY
We all participate in the federal farm program by helping pay for it (and eating). I would encourage folks to stay informed and comment during the coming days and weeks as the federal budget efforts will affect these and other i... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - September 29, 2011

Entered: 2011-09-29

WELLS FARGO MOVES
I received the following from Wells Fargo regarding their South St. Paul business
"Wells Fargo will close our South St. Paul store located at 161 Concord Exchange North on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - September 23, 2011

Entered: 2011-09-23

JOB INFO

According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, there are approximately five unemployed workers for every one job opening in the Twin Cities ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - September 19, 2011

Entered: 2011-09-19

This morning I participated in the Legislative Audit Commission (LAC) meeting hearing the report on K-12 ONLINE LEARNING.
The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor has released the program evaluation, K-12 Online Learning ⇒read more

Legislative Update - September 16, 2011

Entered: 2011-09-16

Just heard a presentation on "America's Energy Dependence and National Security" from Dr. Leo Goff, USN, Ret., of the CNA Military Advisory Board. CNA is a researc... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - September 13, 2011

Entered: 2011-09-13

Yesterday I participated in Governor Dayton's Asian Carp Summit at the Capitol.
CARP SUMMIT VIDEO
Here is the link for the video of the meeting.
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Legislative Update - September 9, 2011

Entered: 2011-09-09

Next week the Governor has called a carp summit to discuss how to respond to this invasive species. There have been several stories in the news since the detection of silver carp eDNA in the St. Croix this summer.
The following is a little longer than my norm... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - September 6, 2011

Entered: 2011-09-06

I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. The annual State Fair poll results are in.
STATE FAIR POLL RESULTS
Minnesotans do not appear willing to change the states constitution to define marriage. Of the record 12,549 people partic... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - September 1, 2011

Entered: 2011-09-01

I worked at the House of Representatives booth on Tuesday at the Fair. Traffic has been constant and heavy at the booth with folks filling out the survey and chatting. One of the questions folks are asking about is the Market Value Homestead Credit change in the Sp... ⇒read more

Legislative Update August 29, 2011

Entered: 2011-08-29

This morning I was pleased to be at South St. Paul High School to welcome teachers and recognize the local business and labor community for supporting the school with donations of SmartBoards. The Governor and Education Commissioner were also here to recognize this... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - August 25, 2011

Entered: 2011-08-25

Was at the House of Representatives booth at the State Fair this morning forking the first shift with Rep. Atkins. There were a lot of folks coming to fill out the surveys, so I cam back after lunch for another shif... ⇒read more

Legislative Update 22 August, 2011

Entered: 2011-08-22

STATE FAIR
The following notice was prepared by the nonpartisan House Information Office:
"Fairgoers can let their opinion be known on a number of state issues by participating in the annual Minnesota State Fair Poll at the House ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update, August 11, 2011

Entered: 2011-08-11

This afternoon, I attended a press conference at the Minnesota DNR about the presence of Silver Carp in the St. Croix River. Here are some of the materials from the... ⇒read more

Legislative Update, August 10, 2011

Entered: 2011-08-10

DELTA DENTAL
I recently received this info from Joe Lally of Delta Dental,
"As a member of the Minnesota legislature, you each struggle with funding issues for a variety of priorities, including health care. As with many of the... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - August 4, 2011

Entered: 2011-08-04

Congratulations to all of the Nite to Unite events on Tuesday evening. They were great opportunities for folks to get together in their neighborhoods.
OPEN APPOINTMENTS
Here is a link ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update July 29, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-29

** Note *** If you have requested to be removed from this email list it will happen next week. The IT person who removes names from the listserv is on vacation and will be back on Tuesday. My apologies for the del... ⇒read more

Legislative Update, July 27, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-27

Earlier I indicated that my new Legislative Assistant (LA) is Gerrie Boice. Gerrie also serves as the LA for Rep. Rena Moran, Rep. Mike Nelson and Rep. Andrew Falk.... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - July 25, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-25

BONDING BILL
Please find the link to the House Research Summary and the attached House Fiscal Spreadsheet there, both of which provide a succinct overview of the ... ⇒read more

Capitol Update July 22, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-22

Yesterday I provided an update on the tobacco securitization being used to balance the budget. Besides transfers of some user fee and dedicated funds, another metho... ⇒read more

Legislative Update, July 21, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-21

I just went and picked up my laptop off my desk in the House of Representatives chambers. What a difference 36 hours makes. The Capitol is very quiet.
During the special session a lot of budget spreadsheets and letters are distributed to members. ⇒read more

Legislative Update - July 20, 2011 - Special Session - Part I

Entered: 2011-07-20

The Environment Finance bill (over 125 pages long and full of policy) was posted last night.
We will be going into session later today. Here are some of the policy items included in the bill:
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Legislative Update - July 20, 2011 - Special Session - Part II

Entered: 2011-07-20

At 6:34 pm we reconvened. An urgency was declared and we are bringing up the Transportation bill.
HF 2 TRANSPORTATION BILL
It was debated for about 8 minutes. Beard, then Hornstein and Morrow spoke. Passed 71 - 56. I voted no.
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Legislative Update - July 19, 2011 - Special Session

Entered: 2011-07-19

It is 3:10 pm and we have convened into special session. 124 members are present. The Majority has moved a recess to the call of the chair. The following bills have been posted as of convening.
We are in rece... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - July 18, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-18

It has now been several days since there was an agreement between Governor Dayton and GOP Legislative leadership on the framework for the overall budget bills. The Environment bill has been completed with closed door negotiations over the past few days. I and other... ⇒read more

Legislative Update July 14, 2011 -- Part II

Entered: 2011-07-14

This morning the Governor has made another offer. Read about here.
15% BY 2015 POLICY
Attached is an analysis of one of the ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - July 14, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-14

Last Tuesday I sent out a summary of the Environmental budget issues. I have had several constituents ask for a comparison with prior years' spending. Nonpartisan fiscal staff is currently working on preparing that document for a future update. The actual fiscal it... ⇒read more

Interview on Access to Democracy Eagan TV

Entered: 2011-07-13

Mr. Alan Miller, the host of Access to Democracy interviewed Rep. Rick Hansen and Senator Pogemiller on July 8, 2011. See the interview below.

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Capitol Update July 12, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-12

I am here at the Capitol again and there have been multiple press conferences this morning. I have been meeting with constituents and trying to respond to shutdown related problems. Yesterday I forgot to name the source of the chronology: The Senate DFL caucus prep... ⇒read more

Capitol Update Monday, July 11, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-11

Thank you for continuing to email me with your ideas and concerns regarding the shutdown of state government. I continue to come to work every day, and try to help... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - July 7, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-07

Yesterday I participated in a House DFL Caucus meeting with Governor Dayton where we discussed the current budget impass. Governor Dayton made another offer yesterday which was rejected by the Majority in the Legislature.
GOVERNOR'S MOST RECENT OFFER ⇒read more

Legislative Update - July 1, 2011

Entered: 2011-07-01

At the Capitol again after staying here late in the evening yesterday.
GOVERNOR DAYTON'S REMARKS LAST NIGHT
"I deeply regret that the last week of intense negotiations between the Republican legislative leaders and Senator Bakk, ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - July 1, 2001 - Part Two

Entered: 2011-07-01

I meant to include the attached in the last email update. It is one of the GOP budget offers.... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 30, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-30

I have been in and out of meetings and meeting Minnesotans who have been gathering at the Capitol today. I want to thank Melissa Hysing for her work as my Legislative Assistant (LA) this year. Tomorrow is her last day. With the hiring freeze, existing staff will ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 29, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-29

I am here at the Capitol again today. During the regular session, I voted against the budget bills that the Governor vetoed because of the severity of some of the cuts and prioritization being made in the wrong places (for example making $13 million in ethanol pa... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 28, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-28

It is midday at the State Office Building on Tuesday. It has been a few days since I sent out my last email update. Late yesterday I was here and then went to work sessions for the City of South St. Paul and the South St. Paul Board of Education. During the past ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 22, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-22

Each day brings new efforts. Here is an update for today.
DNR SENDS OUT NOTICE TO CAMPERS
June 21, 2011
Dear Minnesota State Park Guest:
As y... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 21, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-21

Today I have been here working on a variety of budget issues. This involves my meeting with agency staff, Rep.Thissen and others. The following is some info from the Workforce Center and something to think about while it is raining...
DAKOTA WORKFORCE... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 20, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-20

Last Friday I participated in the Dakota Regional Chamber meeting to discuss the end of session and to preview a special session. I continue to meet with folks to assess where we are currently as we move toward the end of the fiscal year on June 30.
BE ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 16, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-16

I am at work at the State Office Building and it is pretty quiet here. I am receiving calls and emails relating to... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 9, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-09

There are discussions going on each day relating to the budget. This morning I attended a bi-partisan meeting on the Environment, Energy and Commerce budget in the Governor's reception room with House and Senate members and staff, Governor's office staff and agen... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 8, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-08

More and more constituents are asking about what will happen with a special session or a government shutdown after June 30. Answers are difficult as we have not been in a situation quite like this before. I will try and continue to provide info, as I receive it, ab... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - June 2, 2011

Entered: 2011-06-02

This morning I attended the Dakota Regional Chamber "The Buzz" at the Northern Service Center in WSP. There was a presentation from Jason Sanders at Dodge Nature Center.
ROCK THE BARN
On June 4 from 4 to 8 pm Dodge Nature Center will ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 31, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-31

Here is some info that may be of interest...
MENDOTA HEIGHTS 5K RUN-WALK
This weekend Mendota Heights has their ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 26, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-26

The Legislature adjourned its regular session on Monday at midnight. This was a very frustrating and difficult session during difficult times. The fiscal year ends on June 30 and no compromise budget was achieved. I expect a pause in legislative activity during t... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 22, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-22

It is 8:25 pm and we are about to adjourn until 10:00 am tomorrow, the last day of session. We came in a 4:00 pm this afternoon and considered a number of bills (none of which were budget bills). Rep. Thissen is objecting to the motion to adjourn and asked for a ro... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 20, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-20

I haven't written an update for a few days as we have been putting in long hours. We went around the clock and adjourned at 6:30 am on Wednesday (Tuesday legislative day) and then started again on Wednesday afternoon and adjourned after 3:00 am Thursday morning ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 20, 2011 (8:00 PM Edition)

Entered: 2011-05-20

We are nearing 8:00 pm and are in recess after considering several bills in the early afternoon. There is a large crowd of Minnesotans shouting "Just vote no" or "No hate in our state" in the Rotunda. When the central doors open and a member walks in the crowd ge... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 17, 2011 (syttende mai)

Entered: 2011-05-17

We are in our fourth hour of debate on the Governor's tax bill. This is the debate we needed to have in Minnesota. The debate is over the Minority Report on HF 1261.
TAX BILL (MINORITY REPORT) HF 1261
The bill ( ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 16, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-16

We are on the House floor waiting to convene. The Rotunda is full of Minnesotans protesting the proposed Marriage Amendment to the Constitution. I am unsure what we will debate today. Attached is a letter Governor Da... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 14, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-14

It is shortly after 6 pm and we just reconvened to consider several bills. We spent the afternoon debating the Legacy bill (SF 1363).
LEGACY BILL (SF 1363)
We convened today about 1:00 pm and began debating this bill. Here is a ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 13, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-13

Yesterday we finally deliberated HF 1097, the omnibus environmental policy bill, as it was included in the SF 1115. SF 1115 was a bill on aquatic invasive species that passed the Senate 64 - 0. The majority in the House added dozens of provisions that had nothi... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 11, 2011 (Statehood Day)

Entered: 2011-05-11

This morning I spoke with the West St Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary club at Southview Country Club. Thank you for the opportunity to give an update on where the legislature is right now. The Rotary club plants a tree in one of our parks for each speaker.
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Legislative Update - May 10, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-10

With less than two weeks to go until we are constitutionally required to adjourn, we are on the floor of the House of Representatives debating several policy bills. Here i... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 5, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-05

We are in a short recess from session in the House. Members are filing back in and I expect we will start soon. There will be many potential bills being debated today. A main one will be SF509/HF 210 the Voter ID bill.
VOTER PHOTO ID REQUIRED ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 4, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-04

This morning we had a very long meeting in Environment Finance regarding the Legacy bill. This relates to all four Constitutional funds authorized by the voters in 2008.
HF 1061 (Omnibus Legacy Bill)
Here is the ⇒read more

Legislative Update - May 2, 2011

Entered: 2011-05-02

INFLOW & INFILTRATION
This issue has been of interest to our district for the past few years. Last year I carried the bonding bill which provided $3 million in grants to municipalities to help with this problem. ⇒read more

Legislative Update - April 28, 2011

Entered: 2011-04-28

Today we are on the House floor debating several bills. Following the floor session I will be distributing trees to House members for Arbor Day.
ARBOR DAY
Tomorrow is Arbor Day, the last Friday in April, in Minnesota. As in the past, I... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - April 27, 2011

Entered: 2011-04-27

Yesterday I met with staff of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to discuss water quality activities regarding lakes in northern Dakota County. Earlier I had met with Mendota Heights staff and the Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) staff regarding... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - April 25, 2011

Entered: 2011-04-25

What a beautiful spring day! The next few days I will be in a lot of committee and floor sessions at the Capitol as we move toward adjournment on May 22.
GREEN ACRES
Prior to the break the Legislature approved and the Governor signed the G... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - April 19, 2011

Entered: 2011-04-19

We had a short session Monday just before the start of the Passover / Easter break. The legislature will reconvene on Tuesday, April 26. I wish everyone the best during this Passover / Easter time.
ARTS GRANTS
The Metropolitan Regional ... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - April 14, 2011

Entered: 2011-04-14

Today we will be voting on the Agriculture and Rural Development Finance Conference Report. It funds the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health and various ag related entities for the next two years.
Here is the ⇒read more

Legislative Update - April 12, 2011

Entered: 2011-04-12

You know it is spring when the Minnesota Street Road Association (MSRA) brings the classic cars to the Capitol. This morning I was unable to make their meeting at the Kelly Inn because I had a bill up in committee and had to be there to present and testify.
... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - April 8, 2011

Entered: 2011-04-08

CIVIL WAR FLAGS
Historic battle flags from the Civil and Spanish-American Wars have traditionally been displayed at the Minnesota State Capitol since they were placed in the new Capitol building on Flag Day in 1905. They are part of a colle... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - April 6-7, 2011

Entered: 2011-04-06

Last night we debated the Omnibus Health Care bill (SF760). We started in the late afternoon and then took a break around 6 pm so that the Legislative leadership cou... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - February 25, 2011

Entered: 2011-02-25

CAPITOL SECURITY
This morning we had another meeting of the Capitol Security Task Force. We are nearing our 6 week deadline and made a lot of progress today.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TESTIMONY
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Legislative Update - February 22, 2011 (Flood Update)

Entered: 2011-02-22

FLOOD PREPARATION MEETING
This morning I was excused from committee hearings to attend the two important meetings on flood preparation for our area. Thank you to Waterous Corp. for... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 20, 2011

Entered: 2011-01-20

LOTTERY IN DISTRICT 39A
Last year the Minnesota State Lottery celebrated its 20th anniversary and had record sales. Lottery players and retailers in District 39A were part of these results.
Retailers sold $4,624,327 in lottery products in... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 16, 2011

Entered: 2011-01-16

Legislative Audit Report on Transit
The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor will release their latest program evaluation, "Governance of Transit in the Twin Cities Region", to the Legislative Audit Commission on Friday, January 21... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 11, 2011

Entered: 2011-01-11

TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
There is some good news on transportation funding because of lower costs with the transportation bonding.
DNR LAND MANAG... ⇒read more

Legislative Update - January 5, 2011

Entered: 2011-01-05

Sustainability Framework for Water
The Minnesota Water Sustainability Framework's report is now available on the Water Resources Center's web site. A formal presentation... ⇒read more

Thank you!