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Tough legislative session comes to a close
Minnesota Democrats had enough members to pass nearly anything they wanted, but this legislative session remained about as contentious as any other. It was not necessarily a surprise to many Democrats, who say their party contains a variety of opinions and members from across the state. They can disagree as much with each other as Republicans.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Democrats had enough members to pass nearly anything they wanted, but this legislative session remained about as contentious as any other. It was not necessarily a surprise to many Democrats, who say their party contains a variety of opinions and members from across the state. They can disagree as much with each other as Republicans.
Wednesday, May, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Contrary constituents: Some Alexandrians support gay marriage
Political representatives in the Alexandria area say their constituents do not support the gay marriage bill that was signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday afternoon. Many, however, are celebrating the decision.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Political representatives in the Alexandria area say their constituents do not support the gay marriage bill that was signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton on Tuesday afternoon. Many, however, are celebrating the decision.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota senators 'vote for love'
Senate votes 37-30 to end ban on gay marriage; Westrom, Ingebrigtsen both vote no.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senate votes 37-30 to end ban on gay marriage; Westrom, Ingebrigtsen both vote no.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Support solar standard legislation
Recently, the managers of REA and ALP wrote to the Echo Press, complaining that the 4 percent solar standard would cause electricity prices to skyrocket. I would like to know where they got that information.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Recently, the managers of REA and ALP wrote to the Echo Press, complaining that the 4 percent solar standard would cause electricity prices to skyrocket. I would like to know where they got that information.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Local senators decry DFL health bill
State Senators Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake and Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria are critical of DFL leadership for not giving nursing homes, group homes, and their employees a long overdue and adequate pay raise.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Senators Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake and Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria are critical of DFL leadership for not giving nursing homes, group homes, and their employees a long overdue and adequate pay raise.
Friday, April, 26, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Responsible gun use education needed
Our State Senator, Torrey Westrom, continues to foster an irrational fear about losing our Second Amendment rights (4-17-2013 letter to the editor), but fails to take leadership and address how we might counter gun violence and work toward promoting a safer community and state.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Our State Senator, Torrey Westrom, continues to foster an irrational fear about losing our Second Amendment rights (4-17-2013 letter to the editor), but fails to take leadership and address how we might counter gun violence and work toward promoting a safer community and state.
Wednesday, April, 24, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Westrom serves as guest professor
Minnesota state senator Torrey Westrom (R-District 12) spoke to students at Concordia University in St. Paul on March 19 as part of its Professor for the Day program, which honors elected state officials during each month of the Minnesota legislative sessions.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota state senator Torrey Westrom (R-District 12) spoke to students at Concordia University in St. Paul on March 19 as part of its Professor for the Day program, which honors elected state officials during each month of the Minnesota legislative sessions.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Defending the Second Amendment
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” – II Amendment, U.S. Constitution.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” – II Amendment, U.S. Constitution.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Alexandria woman shares experience of Action Day at Capitol to end domestic violence
The purpose of this event is to educate everyone, including elected officials, about issues surrounding violence against women and children. The hope is for legislators to hear and understand personal stories, the issues, and the value of crime victim services, and to support legislative actions that continue to support crime victim service programs both statutorily and financially.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The purpose of this event is to educate everyone, including elected officials, about issues surrounding violence against women and children. The hope is for legislators to hear and understand personal stories, the issues, and the value of crime victim services, and to support legislative actions that continue to support crime victim service programs both statutorily and financially.
Friday, April, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
1665418 Public Notice - Commissioners Regular Meeting February 12
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Senator Westrom to help decide funding for environmental projects
State Senator Torrey Westrom was recently appointed to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) by Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Senator Torrey Westrom was recently appointed to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) by Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senator Westrom appointed to energy board
State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was appointed to the NextGen Energy Board by the Minnesota State Environment, Economic Development and Agriculture Division of Finance Committee.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) was appointed to the NextGen Energy Board by the Minnesota State Environment, Economic Development and Agriculture Division of Finance Committee.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Health insurance marketplace moves ahead
Minnesota senators approved 39-28 a health insurance marketplace along party lines Monday, leaving only Governor Mark Dayton’s signature as the final step.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota senators approved 39-28 a health insurance marketplace along party lines Monday, leaving only Governor Mark Dayton’s signature as the final step.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Westrom: Bills heart to unionize day care, increase speed limi
Editor's note: The following is a Week in Review column provided by State Senator Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a Week in Review column provided by State Senator Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake.
Monday, March, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Changes proposed for school lunch programs
Proposed legislation moving through the state Legislature would require that students who qualify for reduced-price lunches be provided with lunch at school regardless of the status of their lunch account.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Proposed legislation moving through the state Legislature would require that students who qualify for reduced-price lunches be provided with lunch at school regardless of the status of their lunch account.
Friday, March, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Town hall meeting set
A state legislative town hall meeting is planned for Friday, March 8 at 9 a.m. at Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A state legislative town hall meeting is planned for Friday, March 8 at 9 a.m. at Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Westrom, Anderson to host meetings
Senator Torrey Westrom and Representative Paul Anderson will host a series of town hall meetings in a number of District 12B locations on March 8 and 9.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senator Torrey Westrom and Representative Paul Anderson will host a series of town hall meetings in a number of District 12B locations on March 8 and 9.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Westrom: Strong February forecast is good news
The February forecast released Thursday, February 28 shows a projected fiscal year 2014-15 budget deficit of $627 million. This is an improvement of $463 million from the November budget forecast that showed a project budget deficit of $1.1 billion.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The February forecast released Thursday, February 28 shows a projected fiscal year 2014-15 budget deficit of $627 million. This is an improvement of $463 million from the November budget forecast that showed a project budget deficit of $1.1 billion.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Assessing the situation on ag land in Douglas County
Douglas County Commissioners updated on land values, highway projects and regional services.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Douglas County Commissioners updated on land values, highway projects and regional services.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Westrom: Serious concerns over Medical Assistance bill
The Medical Assistance (MA) Expansion passed the Senate and House and will be sent to the Governor for his signature.
Sunday, February, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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The Medical Assistance (MA) Expansion passed the Senate and House and will be sent to the Governor for his signature.
Sunday, February, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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