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Letter - Cunniff understands government is not a necessary evil
Bob Cunniff understands that government is not “a necessary evil,” but the way civilized people work together for the common good; e.g., schools, public health and safety, infrastructure, transportation, information and energy; necessary for everyone.
Wednesday, October, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Bob Cunniff understands that government is not “a necessary evil,” but the way civilized people work together for the common good; e.g., schools, public health and safety, infrastructure, transportation, information and energy; necessary for everyone.
Wednesday, October, 03, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - More open governments benefit us all
The caller on the other end of the phone line was near exacerbation. He had been given the run-around by government officials, the very people he put in office to represent him, and his quest for answers was met time and again with roadblocks.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The caller on the other end of the phone line was near exacerbation. He had been given the run-around by government officials, the very people he put in office to represent him, and his quest for answers was met time and again with roadblocks.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Commentary - What is county government willing to do?
It’s been said that the third biggest lie in our country is, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” How sad; yet sometimes, how true.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It’s been said that the third biggest lie in our country is, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” How sad; yet sometimes, how true.
Friday, August, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Tom Berg to speak at the Peak Supper Club
Tom Berg, author of Minnesota’s Miracle: Lessons from the Government that Worked, will be the keynote speaker at a DFL Senate District 8 event.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Tom Berg, author of Minnesota’s Miracle: Lessons from the Government that Worked, will be the keynote speaker at a DFL Senate District 8 event.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
No shutdown, but tough session expected
Newly elected conservative Republican Minnesota legislative majorities and a new liberal governor took office two years ago, setting the stage for rocky state budget negotiations that ended in a state government shutdown.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Newly elected conservative Republican Minnesota legislative majorities and a new liberal governor took office two years ago, setting the stage for rocky state budget negotiations that ended in a state government shutdown.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Township elections are Tuesday
Grassroots government needs a little tending Tuesday. It’s township election time. Eighteen of the 20 townships in Douglas County will hold elections and annual meetings on Tuesday, March 12. Brandon and Miltona townships hold their elections in the fall but will still have meetings.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Grassroots government needs a little tending Tuesday. It’s township election time. Eighteen of the 20 townships in Douglas County will hold elections and annual meetings on Tuesday, March 12. Brandon and Miltona townships hold their elections in the fall but will still have meetings.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Event Center: Government needs to stay out of private enterprise
I was shocked, disappointed and disgusted to read on the Echo Press website that the Alexandria City Council voted 3-2 to spend up to $10,000 to look into the possibility of building an event center.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I was shocked, disappointed and disgusted to read on the Echo Press website that the Alexandria City Council voted 3-2 to spend up to $10,000 to look into the possibility of building an event center.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Editorial - Government trampled on First Amendment in seizing phone records
The Associated Press Media Editors Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the actions of the Justice Department in seizing phone records of The Associated Press.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The Associated Press Media Editors Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the actions of the Justice Department in seizing phone records of The Associated Press.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Bank deposits of Americans have been taxed for years
The people of the Island of Cyprus are alarmed over their government’s decision to tax personal bank deposits.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The people of the Island of Cyprus are alarmed over their government’s decision to tax personal bank deposits.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
State auditor releases lobbying report
State Auditor Rebecca Otto today released the 2011 Local Government Lobbying Services Report. It is a comprehensive report which shows the expenditures by local governments and their associations for lobbyists and lobbying for calendar year 2011. The report is intended to inform the public and policymakers on the amount spent by local governments on lobbying services.
Monday, June, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Auditor Rebecca Otto today released the 2011 Local Government Lobbying Services Report. It is a comprehensive report which shows the expenditures by local governments and their associations for lobbyists and lobbying for calendar year 2011. The report is intended to inform the public and policymakers on the amount spent by local governments on lobbying services.
Monday, June, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - We never seem to learn
With the information known that at least one department of our government was instructed to make their sequester cuts as painful as possible, to make the Republicans look bad, a person looks skeptically at anything going on with our government these days.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
With the information known that at least one department of our government was instructed to make their sequester cuts as painful as possible, to make the Republicans look bad, a person looks skeptically at anything going on with our government these days.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I'm just sayin' - Why should we even bother with the U.S. Constitution?
The United States Constitution was designed, written, and put into practice as the means of governing our new country. Our country, by its Constitution, was meant to be a “republic.” Most people have the misconception that we are a democratic government.
Wednesday, August, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The United States Constitution was designed, written, and put into practice as the means of governing our new country. Our country, by its Constitution, was meant to be a “republic.” Most people have the misconception that we are a democratic government.
Wednesday, August, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - The American people deserve better
Memo to Congress: Govern. You were elected to Congress by the American people and are being paid to do a job.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Memo to Congress: Govern. You were elected to Congress by the American people and are being paid to do a job.
Friday, January, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Satisfaction should be pay enough
When are we going to quit blaming government and start ourselves to change our way of life?
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
When are we going to quit blaming government and start ourselves to change our way of life?
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Respect our Constitution
The proposed change in our Minnesota Constitution requiring a government issued picture ID for voting is certain to create difficulties for some to exercise the most fundamental right as a citizen.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
The proposed change in our Minnesota Constitution requiring a government issued picture ID for voting is certain to create difficulties for some to exercise the most fundamental right as a citizen.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Keep common sense working
As part of reducing government red tape and getting people back to work, State Representative Torrey Westrom stood up for many common sense reforms.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As part of reducing government red tape and getting people back to work, State Representative Torrey Westrom stood up for many common sense reforms.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Alexandria School Board deals with budget, new school, meals, fees, more
The budget, activity fees, the new high school and more were big topics of discussion at Monday’s Alexandria School Board meeting.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The budget, activity fees, the new high school and more were big topics of discussion at Monday’s Alexandria School Board meeting.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - We don't have the funds
I was just wondering how the United States looks at Syria. It is a country that is crying out for help and its government is either denying help or is being the problem.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
I was just wondering how the United States looks at Syria. It is a country that is crying out for help and its government is either denying help or is being the problem.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Choose courage, honesty of Franson
Mary Franson is a leader, selfless and unswerving in her legislative duties to protect her constituents from the excesses of mindless and oppressive bureaucrats in our state government.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Mary Franson is a leader, selfless and unswerving in her legislative duties to protect her constituents from the excesses of mindless and oppressive bureaucrats in our state government.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesotans see impact from federal sequestration cuts
The federal government’s failure to agree on how to fix its debt problem could cost Minnesota more than $90 million this year. Early numbers show schools and health programs could be among those most affected, a legislative committee learned Friday.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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The federal government’s failure to agree on how to fix its debt problem could cost Minnesota more than $90 million this year. Early numbers show schools and health programs could be among those most affected, a legislative committee learned Friday.
Wednesday, April, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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