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The Minnesota Legislature is approaching the midway point in the 2021 session. The deadline for almost all types of bills to be presented in committee is coming up quickly. “We are now hearing bills during the day and somewhat in the evening,” said Representative Deb Kiel (R-Crookston). “Friday (March 12) is our first deadline, so […]
During the session this week, House Republicans brought a motion to bring up a bill that would empower local school districts to make the best decisions for their districts and remove the Governor’s ability to unilaterally keep schools closed. A similar bill passed its first committee in the Senate earlier this month. Getting kids safely
State Representative Deb Kiel, (R-Crookston), issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tim Walz’s 2021-2022 budget proposal. Gov. Walz is proposing $1.7 billion in new taxes including a 10 percent hike to Minnesota’s top tax bracket, a 15 percent hike to Minnesota’s business tax, and regressive tax hikes on cigarettes and vaping products that disproportionately hit
As the Legislature continues distance protections against COVID, I have been attending committee meetings virtually and working part time in my office at the Capitol. Both the Health Finance and Policy committee and the Human Services Finance and Policy committee have started reviews of both the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Department of
On December 16, Governor Tim Walz signed Minnesota COVID-19 Business Relief payments into law. Eligible businesses include full- and limited-service restaurants, cafeterias and buffets, caterers, bars, breweries with taprooms, family wineries and distilleries with tasting rooms, bowling centers, gyms, and fitness centers. However, according to Crookston Eagles Manager Jake Fee, who also serves as the
I had the honor of being sworn in for a sixth term as State Representative for District 1B this week. This session will look different, but I look forward to buckling down to work on the important issues we face this year. I hope to hear from the people of District 1B about the priorities
