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SESSION UPDATE This week, I had a hearing in the Capital Investment Committee on my bill, HF 3307, which would provide bonding money for the Thief River Falls Regional Airport to build a new cargo hangar building. I was proud to carry this bill that is important to those who use the regional airport! Also […]
On Monday, House Republicans introduced a package of bills aimed at improving public safety in Minnesota communities. Among the proposals are a bill to boost funding for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for gang and drug trafficking efforts, increased penalties for gang members who use guns in the commission of a crime, a prohibition on
2020 SESSION PRIORITIES We officially started session last week and the Capitol is bustling with activity already! Session began with a memorial for the three Minnesota National Guardsmen who were killed tragically in a helicopter crash this past December. Please keep their families and loved ones in your prayers. As session gets going, I plan
The Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) Advisory Committee met on Tuesday morning at Valley Technology Park. On the agenda were two invoices for the air permitting process for the proposed Epitome Energy. The committee recommended paying one invoice but advise against paying an invoice for $10,000 to Egan Public Affairs. Egan Public Affairs,
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed phase one of the U.S.-China Trade Agreement and two local politicians were at the White House for the signing ceremony. Representative Deb Kiel (R-Crookston) and Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) attended the ceremony. Just after the ceremony, Senator Mark Johnson posted a video discussing the positive impacts the
Representative Deb Kiel, (R-Crookston) will attend the signing ceremony of the U.S.-China trade agreement in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. The agreement encompasses reforms in the areas of agriculture, intellectual property, technology transfer, financial services, and currency and foreign exchange. “It is an honor to be invited to the White House for the signing of this
