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 […]
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 […]