Legislative Update

This month has been full of enjoyable conversations with people across our district. One event I recently was honored to attend was the groundbreaking for the new Park Rapids School project. I?m looking forward to our students having these improved facilities and access to new educational opportunities.

New Laws July 1st

Several new laws take effect on Saturday along with the biennial budget. One of these changes that is going to hurt many Minnesotan?s pocketbooks is an increase in the motor vehicle sales tax. This means new and used vehicles will cost even more after we?ve already seen prices drastically increase over the past few years. Unfortunately, 40% of this money isn?t even going to the infrastructure for these vehicles to drive on. Instead being diverted to transit such as the light rail projects that have gone massively over budget and missed multiple deadlines.

This weekend leads up to Independence Day on Tuesday the 4^th. It is a day to reflect on the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. From the Founding Fathers who drafted the Declaration of Independence to the soldiers who continue to defend our country today, we owe a debt of gratitude to those who have made America the land of the free and the home of the brave. I hope you will enjoy some time with your family and celebrate our great nation!

Have a great weekend and as always feel free to reach out with any legislative concerns.

Legislative Update

New Laws July 1st

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