Script 1 My name is Keri Heintzeman. As a mom, I know how costly health-care can be, and it seems to be getting more expensive every day. That’s why I’m proud of my husband, State Rep. Josh Heintzeman. In the legislature, he’s made lowering healthcare costs a top priority, voting to cut the tax on […]
Article Legislature, Taxes, Veterans 0
Originally published by Pineandlakes Echo Journal At least four area Republican legislators cited a provision that excludes military retirement pay from state income tax as a highlight of the 2016 legislative session that concluded May 23. The bill was authored by Rep. Josh Heintzeman, R-Nisswa, in the House and Sen. Paul Gazelka, R-Cass County, in […]
Article Bonding, Legislature, Taxes 0
Originally published in the Pineandlakes Echo Journal by Josh Heintzeman The 2016 legislative session came to a close Sunday, May 22, as the House adjourned for the final time just before midnight. While there is no doubt that the failure to pass a bonding bill in the final moments of session is extremely disappointing, I […]
Originally published in the Brainerd Dispatch By Zach Kayser Although the 2016 legislative session may have resembled a dumpster fire, local observers may yet find sweet-smelling spots. Partisan bickering at the state Capitol stymied substantive transportation and public infrastructure projects as the legislative session ended May 22, but several bills directly connected to the Brainerd […]
Article Legislature, Taxes, Veterans 0
Originally published by Pineandlakes Echo Journal A provision authored by state Rep. Josh Heintzeman, R-Nisswa, in the House and state Sen. Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa, in the Senate that excludes military retirement pay from state income tax was approved by both legislative bodies Sunday, May 22, as part of the supplemental budget bill. Currently, Minnesota is […]
Originally published by the Brainerd Dispatch May 23 is approaching fast. That’s the date that the Minnesota Legislature is set to adjourn, presumably with its work for the session completed. It’s looking more and more like that won’t be happening. Numerous important issues still need to be resolved, including a bonding bill in which funding […]
Originally published in the Brainerd Dispatch by Chelsey Perkins A shortage of available infant care and regulatory barriers for providers dominated opinions shared with legislators at an affordable child care listening session Tuesday. The session, hosted by Reps. Josh Heintzeman, R-Nisswa, and Dale Lueck, R-Aitkin, doubled as the first meeting of the Minnesota House of […]
