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State Representative Michael Beard
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-8872
For more information contact: Jodi Boyne 651-296-0640
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Hello Friends,
The end of the legislative session is a lot like the end of a semester at college. The workload grows, the time frame shrinks and the whole process seems to be going way slower than it should. I really think the next few days are the make-or-break days for whether or not we will be finished by the constitutional adjournment date of May 21.
There are a few underlying dynamics that will help shed some light on how things are going. The St. Paul Pioneer Press ran a good, unbiased summary of where everything stands as of Sunday. I think it really helps explain things, so I encourage you to follow this link and check it out: http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_5826871?nclick_check=1
The determining factor, I think, in a timely end to the session is whether or not the major budget bills come through the Legislature in a form that can be signed into law. If you read the summaries in the Pioneer Press link, you’ll see that a lot of the bills are headed toward a veto if they remain in their current form. If they remain that way, a special session would seem inevitable. But if these issues are resolved before a veto, a May 21 ending is very possible.
On another topic, there has been no shortage of news about tragic traffic accidents lately. The Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with AAA Iowa/Minnesota, is sponsoring Look Out Teens!, a contest to create the best commercial promoting safe driving among teenagers. You can vote for the best of the five finalists here: http://www.dps.state.mn.us/ots/teens/voting.asp I think it’s a good message for everyone, young and old.
The Legislature will be in the news just about everyday for at least the next two weeks. If you see something that doesn’t quite make sense or that you would like to know more about, give me a call or drop me an email. I'm always happy to chat about almost any subject we cover down here.
As always, it’s my honor to represent you!
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