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Torrey WestromArticles: 58 results from the past year. For older articles, see advanced options.
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
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
Bill would exempt new radio equipment from sales tax
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, presented a bill to the House taxes committee that would make all ARMER radio equipment exempt from state taxes.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, presented a bill to the House taxes committee that would make all ARMER radio equipment exempt from state taxes.
Friday, February, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Meeting - Douglas County Commissioners February 12
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices
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
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
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
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
Nail-biters and shake-ups
Your one vote can make a difference. That’s one of the lessons that can be learned from Tuesday’s election. In the Minnesota House District 8B race, Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria defeated DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria, 10,652 to 10,651.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Your one vote can make a difference. That’s one of the lessons that can be learned from Tuesday’s election. In the Minnesota House District 8B race, Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria defeated DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria, 10,652 to 10,651.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
One vote wonder - Franson ahead of Cunniff in House District 8B
One vote separates victory from defeat for Representaive Mary Franson or Bob Cunniff in House District 8B. Senate Districts 8 and 12, House Districts 12A and 12B and the Minnesota Constitutional amendments are also recapped in this article.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
One vote separates victory from defeat for Representaive Mary Franson or Bob Cunniff in House District 8B. Senate Districts 8 and 12, House Districts 12A and 12B and the Minnesota Constitutional amendments are also recapped in this article.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
FINAL ELECTION WRAP-UP: A one-vote win for Franson; shake-ups in local government
The talk of the election in Douglas County today will likely be the outcome of the Minnesota House District 8B race. Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria won by the closest margin possible, one vote, over DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The talk of the election in Douglas County today will likely be the outcome of the Minnesota House District 8B race. Incumbent Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria won by the closest margin possible, one vote, over DFLer Bob Cunniff of Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
UPDATE 8:45 A.M. ELECTION: MN House districts 8B, 12A, 12B, MN Senate districts 8, 12 and MN Constitutional amendments
This story covers the Minnesota House of Representatives races in districts 8B, 12A and 12B and the state Senate races in districts 8 and 12. Remember to refresh your browser often to get the latest results, which will be updated throughout election night.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
This story covers the Minnesota House of Representatives races in districts 8B, 12A and 12B and the state Senate races in districts 8 and 12. Remember to refresh your browser often to get the latest results, which will be updated throughout election night.
Wednesday, November, 07, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - Our choice for Senate: Ingebrigtsen, Westrom
Douglas County is now in two Minnesota Senate districts because of redistricting – Districts 8 and 12. Here’s who we support.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Douglas County is now in two Minnesota Senate districts because of redistricting – Districts 8 and 12. Here’s who we support.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Keep Westrom working for rural schools
In 2012, after facing a $6.2 billion deficit the year before, the state began running a surplus of almost $1 billion.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
In 2012, after facing a $6.2 billion deficit the year before, the state began running a surplus of almost $1 billion.
Wednesday, October, 31, 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
Letter - Westrom is a common-sense voice
Minnesota has a rich history of voting fraud over the last 10 years. In 2008, 1,099 ineligible felons voted in the General Election; almost 200 have been convicted.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesota has a rich history of voting fraud over the last 10 years. In 2008, 1,099 ineligible felons voted in the General Election; almost 200 have been convicted.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Westrom supports veterans, families
As a veteran, I have been keenly aware of the hardships some veterans have had to endure when returning home after serving our country. In recent years, more of Minnesota’s veterans are returning home to a tough economy.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As a veteran, I have been keenly aware of the hardships some veterans have had to endure when returning home after serving our country. In recent years, more of Minnesota’s veterans are returning home to a tough economy.
Friday, October, 26, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Keep Westrom's common sense working for rural Minnesota
Torrey Westrom grew up on a dairy farm, pitching manure, milking cows, slinging hay bales and served as a FFA president. Now he’s our state representative and he’s displayed great common sense for agriculture.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Torrey Westrom grew up on a dairy farm, pitching manure, milking cows, slinging hay bales and served as a FFA president. Now he’s our state representative and he’s displayed great common sense for agriculture.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Tri-State Manufacturers Association hosts facility tours
On October 2, Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association (TSMA) provided an opportunity for Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Mark Phillips and area legislators to learn more about the operations, challenges, technologies and employment options in manufacturing in west central Minnesota.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
On October 2, Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association (TSMA) provided an opportunity for Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Mark Phillips and area legislators to learn more about the operations, challenges, technologies and employment options in manufacturing in west central Minnesota.
Wednesday, October, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senate candidates differ on key issues
Voters searching for differences between Minnesota Senate candidates in Districts 8 and 12 found plenty to mull over Monday night. The office seekers clashed over the environment, renewable energy, the state budget, health care reform, the effectiveness of the last legislative session and more.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Voters searching for differences between Minnesota Senate candidates in Districts 8 and 12 found plenty to mull over Monday night. The office seekers clashed over the environment, renewable energy, the state budget, health care reform, the effectiveness of the last legislative session and more.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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