Radio Ad Transcripts 2020
This is state representative Josh Heintzeman, I’ve been honored to serve you these last 6 years and I would be very grateful for your continued support. I will always protect your second amendment rights, support life from conception to natural death, and I’m proud to stand behind our great people in law enforcement. In case […]
Radio Ad Transcripts 2018
“Hi, this Keri Heintzeman, and I’m Linda Lueck. Our husbands, Representatives Josh Heintzeman and Dale Lueck work hard every day for the citizens of Aitkin and Crow Wing County. Josh and Dale get things done. They reduced taxes on our seniors, young families, and small businesses. They put new money into roads and bridges without […]
Radio Ad Transcripts 2016
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 […]
State Legislature: Area legislators hail veterans tax cut bill: They share high, low points of session
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 […]
Guest Column: Legislative session featured positives, negatives
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 […]
Brainerd legislators seize victory amid end-of-session chaos
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 […]
Heintzeman, Gazelka author veterans’ tax cut provision in supplemental budget
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 […]
Our Opinion: Bonding for Cuyuna trails is a good area investment
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 […]
Community discusses child care access, affordability
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 […]