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Letter - How can state legislators vote themselves a pay raise?
My research shows that only six states have a minimum wage below the federal minimum wage of $7.25, and Minnesota is one of those six states.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
My research shows that only six states have a minimum wage below the federal minimum wage of $7.25, and Minnesota is one of those six states.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Reasons for voting yes to same-sex marriage
As you may know, the Minnesota House of Representatives took up a bill to allow same-sex civil marriage this past week. The bill doesn’t force any church to perform marriages that go against their religious beliefs.
Wednesday, May, 15, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As you may know, the Minnesota House of Representatives took up a bill to allow same-sex civil marriage this past week. The bill doesn’t force any church to perform marriages that go against their religious beliefs.
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 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
Franson: Bill to unionize childcare providers is political power grab
Senate and House Republicans held a joint press conference today to discuss childcare provider and PCA unionization legislation (HF 950/SF 778). SF 778 is scheduled for a vote in the Minnesota Senate.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Senate and House Republicans held a joint press conference today to discuss childcare provider and PCA unionization legislation (HF 950/SF 778). SF 778 is scheduled for a vote in the Minnesota Senate.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
'Terrific' bid saves Alexandria $900,000
Alexandria received "terrific" news about a watermain extension project it's doing in a newly annexed area west of McKay Avenue.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Alexandria received "terrific" news about a watermain extension project it's doing in a newly annexed area west of McKay Avenue.
Tuesday, May, 14, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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
Gay Minnesotans come to see history
Gay Minnesotans and their supporters streamed into the Minnesota Capitol today expecting to witness history.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Gay Minnesotans and their supporters streamed into the Minnesota Capitol today expecting to witness history.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Legislative Notebook: Senate OKs nickel gasoline tax increase
Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Bill establishes solar energy standards in Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate passed clean energy and jobs legislation Friday that establishes a solar energy standard of 1 percent by 2025.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The Minnesota Senate passed clean energy and jobs legislation Friday that establishes a solar energy standard of 1 percent by 2025.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Ingebrigtsen: Childcare unionization gets re-vote
Editor's note: The following is a "Week in Review" legislative column from State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a "Week in Review" legislative column from State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria.
Monday, May, 13, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New lawmakers find surprises at Capitol
The public often sees lawmakers fight, debate and disagree. But new Minnesota legislators say people might not be getting the whole picture.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The public often sees lawmakers fight, debate and disagree. But new Minnesota legislators say people might not be getting the whole picture.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - 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 - Tax more, spend more is not good campaign slogan
Rep. Jay McNamar recently voted in favor of the House Omnibus Tax Bill, which increases taxes, fees and surcharges by $3 billion; all to fund a budget that increased more than 10 percent over the previous state budget.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Rep. Jay McNamar recently voted in favor of the House Omnibus Tax Bill, which increases taxes, fees and surcharges by $3 billion; all to fund a budget that increased more than 10 percent over the previous state budget.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Letter - Family providers need unions
As a licensed child care provider, I am writing to ask for support for child care providers’ right to collectively bargain with the state.
Friday, May, 10, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
As a licensed child care provider, I am writing to ask for support for child care providers’ right to collectively bargain with the state.
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
McNamar explains why he voted to allow same-sex civil marriages
Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, represents part of Douglas County in District 12A and voted in favor of the House bill today to allow same-sex civil marriage. He e-mailed the following explanation of his vote:
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake, represents part of Douglas County in District 12A and voted in favor of the House bill today to allow same-sex civil marriage. He e-mailed the following explanation of his vote:
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota House votes to allow gay marriage
Minnesota is a vote and a signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage.
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Minnesota is a vote and a signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage.
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Historic marriage vote brings emotions with it
Anticipation. Frustration. Elation. Love. Anger. Patience. Impatience. Today’s House vote on gay marriage attracted the range of emotion as Minnesotans began arriving at the Capitol this morning. A midday start was anticipated for debate on a bill that would allow same-sex marriages in the state.
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Anticipation. Frustration. Elation. Love. Anger. Patience. Impatience. Today’s House vote on gay marriage attracted the range of emotion as Minnesotans began arriving at the Capitol this morning. A midday start was anticipated for debate on a bill that would allow same-sex marriages in the state.
Thursday, May, 09, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Legislative notebook: House votes for safer children's products
Minnesota state representatives voted Friday to protect children from some toxic chemicals. They approved on a 113-13 vote a measure to ban companies from intentionally putting formaldehyde in child care products.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Minnesota state representatives voted Friday to protect children from some toxic chemicals. They approved on a 113-13 vote a measure to ban companies from intentionally putting formaldehyde in child care products.
Wednesday, May, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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