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Ingebrigtsen: DFL calling for $2 billion in tax increases
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New interest rate saves us $500,000
By securing a new interest rate on one of its future debt accounts, Alexandria District 206 School Board has saved taxpayers about $500,000.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
By securing a new interest rate on one of its future debt accounts, Alexandria District 206 School Board has saved taxpayers about $500,000.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Column - Who would oppose raising minimum wage?
Who but Scrooge himself could possibly oppose raising the federal minimum wage? President Obama called for raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour. If anything in this world is reasonable, it’s that.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Who but Scrooge himself could possibly oppose raising the federal minimum wage? President Obama called for raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour. If anything in this world is reasonable, it’s that.
Friday, March, 22, 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 officials seek way to release sex offenders
Many Minnesotans may be perfectly happy to see sex offenders tossed behind bars, with jailers throwing away the keys. However, a federal judge says the system Minnesota uses is so close to the throw-away-the-key philosophy that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Many Minnesotans may be perfectly happy to see sex offenders tossed behind bars, with jailers throwing away the keys. However, a federal judge says the system Minnesota uses is so close to the throw-away-the-key philosophy that it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A new place to buy health insurance: MNsure
Minutes after Governor Mark Dayton Wednesday signed a bill into law establishing the marketplace, to be known as MNsure, he said that it eventually will save Minnesotans money, but not until 2015 or later.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minutes after Governor Mark Dayton Wednesday signed a bill into law establishing the marketplace, to be known as MNsure, he said that it eventually will save Minnesotans money, but not until 2015 or later.
Friday, March, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Rural Arts and Cultural Summit to take place in Morris
The 2013 Rural Arts and Culture Summit, “Leveraging Arts and Culture to Build Thriving Communities,” will take place on Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, at the University of Minnesota, Morris.
Thursday, March, 21, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The 2013 Rural Arts and Culture Summit, “Leveraging Arts and Culture to Build Thriving Communities,” will take place on Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, at the University of Minnesota, Morris.
Thursday, March, 21, 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
Wolf advocates want hunting moratorium
Advocates could not prevent Minnesota’s first wolf hunting season, but they now are asking state lawmakers to put a stop to the hunt for at least five years.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Advocates could not prevent Minnesota’s first wolf hunting season, but they now are asking state lawmakers to put a stop to the hunt for at least five years.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Observations from the archives: people making a difference
1913, 100 years ago: Mayor Secord was in the chair and the new council took their places. The bonds of the city officials and the salaries of the different positions were fixed.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
1913, 100 years ago: Mayor Secord was in the chair and the new council took their places. The bonds of the city officials and the salaries of the different positions were fixed.
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - 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
Letter - Other participant would be Republicanic
Some words seem to have a short life. Some words actually lose their initial meaning. Take the word “congressman.”
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Some words seem to have a short life. Some words actually lose their initial meaning. Take the word “congressman.”
Wednesday, March, 20, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesota Farm Bureau celebrates National Agriculture Week
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) commemorates National Agriculture Week, March 17-23, and National Agriculture Day on March 19. This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Agriculture Week, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for Ag Week 2013 is “Generations Nourishing Generations.”
Tuesday, March, 19, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) commemorates National Agriculture Week, March 17-23, and National Agriculture Day on March 19. This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Agriculture Week, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for Ag Week 2013 is “Generations Nourishing Generations.”
Tuesday, March, 19, 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
Getting income tax refund could be a mistake, say credit counselors
Millions of Americans celebrate receiving an income tax refund each year. Many of these same people live each month under the burden of financial hardship, struggling to make ends meet, often falling behind on living expenses and debt obligations.
Sunday, March, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Millions of Americans celebrate receiving an income tax refund each year. Many of these same people live each month under the burden of financial hardship, struggling to make ends meet, often falling behind on living expenses and debt obligations.
Sunday, March, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota soybean farmers venture to China
A group of 26 farmers are traveling to China with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council’s (MSR&PC) sponsored See For Yourself trip from March 19 to 28. The See For Yourself program allows Minnesota soybean farmers the opportunity to meet and learn more about their largest export customer, China.
Saturday, March, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A group of 26 farmers are traveling to China with the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council’s (MSR&PC) sponsored See For Yourself trip from March 19 to 28. The See For Yourself program allows Minnesota soybean farmers the opportunity to meet and learn more about their largest export customer, China.
Saturday, March, 16, 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
McNamar says Dayton's plan will bring property taxes down
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, released the following comment about Governor Mark Dayton's revised budget proposal from today:
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, released the following comment about Governor Mark Dayton's revised budget proposal from today:
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Town hall meeting to discuss voting law changes for those with disabilities
As the Minnesota Legislature considers changes to voting laws (see HF894), state leaders are seeking need more public input.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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As the Minnesota Legislature considers changes to voting laws (see HF894), state leaders are seeking need more public input.
Thursday, March, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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