Legislative Update

As we cross the finish line for this legislative session Democrats have rushed a number of damaging legislative changes though with little to no Republican input. Here are just a few of the terrible bills we have heard in the past few days:

The Largest Tax Increase in State History Combining all of the tax increases passed this week democrats are costing Minnesotans almost $10 billion MORE per biennium on top of the $17.5 billion surplus.
Growing Government Over 40% growth in state government spending, the largest increase in decades.
Increased Motor Vehicle Fees Nearly doubling of the motor vehicle sales tax and increasing tab fees for all motorists.
Broken Promises on Rebate Checks Last summer Governor Walz was promising $2,000 rebait checks, but now that they?ve spent through the entire surplus and then some that number is all the way down to $260.
Killing Local Charities Changes to E-Pull Tabs will limit their profitability hurting the local charities they fund and our small businesses that host them.
Speech Registry A new database at the Department of Human Rights will keep records of reported hateful speech and disinformation as determined by the reporting person and the department.
Crushing Mandates for Schools Added mandates for schools cost more than new investments leaving many districts short as they begin to budget for the coming years.
Attacks on the Second Amendment With bipartisan opposition both Red Flag Law and Universal Background Checks were added into the Public Safety Bill.

Back in District

Now that session has come to an end I look forward to being back in district and enjoying being back with my family more. That doesn?t mean the legislative work stops though. My Republican colleagues and I will be hosting a number of session wrap town hall meetings and my first one is coming up next week!

Session Wrap Town Hall

Where: Living Savior Lutheran Church

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When: May 31^st, 6:00 pm

I hope you will be able to join me and share your thoughts on this legislative session and get involved in shaping the future of our state.

Legislative Update

Back in District

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