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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

Ingebrigtsen: Two minimum wage bills advance
Editor's note: The following is a Week in Review column written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
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

Ingebrigtsen, Anderson and Franson discuss Dayton's plans
Douglas County residents, city council members and county commissioners congregated at the Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria to hear local Republican leaders’ takes on DFL Governor Mark Dayton’s plans for Minnesota. Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen and Representatives Paul Anderson and Mary Franson shared their perceptions of Dayton’s tax proposal for 2014-2015 and took questions from an audience of approximately 50 people.
Tuesday, March, 12, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen: Healthcare exchange bill limits choices
Editor's note: The following is a legislative update column written by State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Monday, March, 11, 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

Letter - Doing nothing about gun laws is not an answer; legislation is needed
Senator Ingebrigtsen’s statement that he takes his oath to uphold the Constitution seriously is very admirable. Wrapping oneself in the American flag and being a defender of the Constitution is also an easy way to ensure reelection in this Republican district.
Wednesday, March, 06, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

GOP convention held in Ottertail
The Otter Tail County GOP met in convention at Thumper Pond in Ottertail on February 16 to select new leaders in the party’s executive committee.
Friday, March, 01, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen: Governor's tax bill introduced
Editor's note: The following is a weekly summary from State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, about his work at the Legislature.
Monday, February, 25, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

County fair group honors Ingebrigtsen
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, recently received an award from the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

Ingebrigtsen: Conformity tax bill benefits Minnesotans
Editor's note: The following political column was written by Minnesota Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Saturday, February, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Gun week fires up supporters
Gun week in the Minnesota Legislature came and went, but the debate is far from over. A former law enforcement officer, now a senator, pledges to continue the fight against weakening gun freedoms.
Wednesday, February, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Letter - No more gun control, plain and simple
As a former sheriff and current state senator, I was sworn to uphold the Constitution of the State of Minnesota and the United States. I take this oath seriously. Unfortunately, it is apparent that some do not.
Friday, February, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Local legislators eager to dig in
State legislators who represent Douglas County plan to be watchdogs for taxes and agriculture in the new session that began last Tuesday. “It’s a humbling experience to walk into that chamber, raise my right hand, and to realize that I am here because my fellow citizens sent me here to represent them,” said District 12 Senator Torrey Westrom, R- Elbow Lake.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Editorial - How to follow the Legislature
With the Minnesota Legislature now in session – for those not paying attention, it convened on Tuesday – now is a good time for citizens to find out how they can follow their decisions and offer their input.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

Top 10 - a look back at top 10 stories of 2012
2012 was a year of new beginnings and tragic endings in Douglas County. The year marked the start of construction on a new Alexandria high school. Students at Alexandria Technical and Community College also moved into a new home, Foundation Hall, the college’s first on-campus housing facility. There were also new beginnings on the health care scene. Broadway Medical Center merged with Sanford Health, and Alexandria Clinic merged with Douglas County Hospital.
Friday, December, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Minnesotans prepare for possible shootings
Minnesota officials say they have tried to prepare for school shootings like one Friday in Connecticut, but there always is more they can do. “We need to collaboratively do a better job of securing those kids,” said state Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, a law enforcement officer for 34 years, 16 as Douglas County sheriff.
Wednesday, December, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Ingebrigtsen earns conservation award
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) was recognized for championing legislation that reflected recommendations of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC).
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Senator Ingebrigtsen will serve as assistant minority leader
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, will serve as assistant minority leader during the 2013-14 legislative session, Republican Leader David Hann announced.
Friday, November, 23, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Commentary - Senator Ingebrigtsen supports waste-to-energy over landfilling
To most Minnesotans, remembering to put the trash can out on the curb each week is the extent of the time they spend thinking about the issue. But behind the scenes, a conversation is beginning to take form that will cause all Minnesotans to pay special notice to their trash and put extra thought into where it ultimately ends up.
Tuesday, November, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion

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