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Should districts consolidate?
Both Brandon and Evansville school boards are putting it to voters in those districts on June 25 to decide if the two school districts should consolidate into one.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Both Brandon and Evansville school boards are putting it to voters in those districts on June 25 to decide if the two school districts should consolidate into one.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Gay couples ready for married rights
Minnesota’s gay community never has known such joy. That joy showed Tuesday night as American and rainbow flags flew in front of the state Capitol when Minnesota became the 12th state to embrace same-sex marriage.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s gay community never has known such joy. That joy showed Tuesday night as American and rainbow flags flew in front of the state Capitol when Minnesota became the 12th state to embrace same-sex marriage.
Friday, May, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Marathon Senate session OKs child care union
Minnesota senators took nearly 17 hours to approve a bill allowing childcare providers and personal care attendants to unionize. The bill passed 35-32 a little after 8 a.m. today after senators debated it continuously since Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Minnesota senators took nearly 17 hours to approve a bill allowing childcare providers and personal care attendants to unionize. The bill passed 35-32 a little after 8 a.m. today after senators debated it continuously since Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Letter - Entire state needs better transportation
Our regional transportation system has several needs and it’s time to support transportation improvements in our community, especially those that will improve the lives of all of us here in the Douglas County area and across Greater Minnesota.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Our regional transportation system has several needs and it’s time to support transportation improvements in our community, especially those that will improve the lives of all of us here in the Douglas County area and across Greater Minnesota.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Political party more important than constituents
Jay McNamar is out of touch.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Jay McNamar is out of touch.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesota Senate ends ban on gay marriage
Gay Minnesotans and their supporters rallied with tears of sadness rolling down their faces two years ago. Today, their faces are covered with tears of elation as the Minnesota Senate voted to allow them to marry.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Gay Minnesotans and their supporters rallied with tears of sadness rolling down their faces two years ago. Today, their faces are covered with tears of elation as the Minnesota Senate voted to allow them to marry.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Choosing ACRE or DCP on the farm in 2013
The extension of the 2008 Farm Bill opens up the decision to participate in either of the safety net programs: the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program or the Direct and Countercyclical Program (DCP). Farmers have until June 3, 2013 to sign up for the ACRE program and August 2, 2013 for the DCP program.
Saturday, May, 11, 2013 - Ag News Wire - News
The extension of the 2008 Farm Bill opens up the decision to participate in either of the safety net programs: the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program or the Direct and Countercyclical Program (DCP). Farmers have until June 3, 2013 to sign up for the ACRE program and August 2, 2013 for the DCP program.
Saturday, May, 11, 2013 - Ag News Wire - News
Column - U.S. history is riddled with school shootings
Ever since the slaughter of innocents at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I cringe every time there is a breaking news bulletin on TV, fearing it might be news of another school shooting.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Ever since the slaughter of innocents at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I cringe every time there is a breaking news bulletin on TV, fearing it might be news of another school shooting.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Taxpayers fund farm insurance
It’s OK with Congress. Is it OK with you?
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
It’s OK with Congress. Is it OK with you?
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Legislature poised for gay marriage votes
Gay marriage supporters feel victory in the air. Their confidence is high as Minnesota state representatives plan to vote on overturning an existing same-sex marriage ban on Thursday, with senators following in a few days.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Gay marriage supporters feel victory in the air. Their confidence is high as Minnesota state representatives plan to vote on overturning an existing same-sex marriage ban on Thursday, with senators following in a few days.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Commentary: How politics has changed
The following commentary was written by Lee Hamilton, director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. As a public service, Hamilton writes regularly about Congress and what individuals can do to make our representative democracy work better.
Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The following commentary was written by Lee Hamilton, director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. As a public service, Hamilton writes regularly about Congress and what individuals can do to make our representative democracy work better.
Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria League of Women Voters identifies concerns from past election
After each election cycle The League of Women Voters studies how the electoral process works and offers recommendations for improvement. This happens at all levels – national, state and local.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
After each election cycle The League of Women Voters studies how the electoral process works and offers recommendations for improvement. This happens at all levels – national, state and local.
Wednesday, May, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ingebrigtsen: Senate tax plan unveiled
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Rally on immigration reform planned tomorrow
On Wednesday, May 1 at 4:40 p.m. more than 2,000 people are expected to rally on the lawn of the Minnesota State Capitol to say the time is now for immigration reform.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On Wednesday, May 1 at 4:40 p.m. more than 2,000 people are expected to rally on the lawn of the Minnesota State Capitol to say the time is now for immigration reform.
Tuesday, April, 30, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Franson reacts to court's decision on childcare unionization case
State Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) released the following statement on the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision that found Governor Dayton and the Bureau of Mediation Services to be liable for attorneys’ fees to home-based childcare providers – the plaintiffs – in the childcare unionization lawsuit:
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) released the following statement on the Minnesota Court of Appeals decision that found Governor Dayton and the Bureau of Mediation Services to be liable for attorneys’ fees to home-based childcare providers – the plaintiffs – in the childcare unionization lawsuit:
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Letter - Base decisions on facts, not emotions in gun debate
Nearly everyone but felons would agree that felons should not be able to purchase guns.
Friday, April, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Nearly everyone but felons would agree that felons should not be able to purchase guns.
Friday, April, 19, 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 - Marriage should not be redefined
Just out of curiosity, I took a look at some of the subjects the Minnesota Legislature will be considering during this session.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Just out of curiosity, I took a look at some of the subjects the Minnesota Legislature will be considering during this session.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Commentary - Raising minimum wage won't kill jobs
From 1974 to 2001, during my years of employment with the Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage increased 11 times. Each time, the vested interests of “the haves” would lobby that a minimum wage increase would kill jobs (i.e., increase their payroll costs).
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
From 1974 to 2001, during my years of employment with the Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage increased 11 times. Each time, the vested interests of “the haves” would lobby that a minimum wage increase would kill jobs (i.e., increase their payroll costs).
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
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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
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