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State Representative Rod Hamilton
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-5373
For more information contact: Jason Wenisch 651-296-2317
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REP. HAMILTON DISCUSSES GOVERNOR’S BUDGET PROPOSAL
ST. PAUL – State Representative Rod Hamilton (R-Mountain Lake) said he was encouraged by Governor Pawlenty’s recent budget proposal, and was especially pleased with his priorities.
“My priorities have always been our children, our elderly, and our disabled,” Hamilton said. “And after learning more about Governor Pawlenty’s budget plan, I’m happy to report he feels the same way.”
Hamilton said approving a budget will be challenging this session as Minnesota faces a projected $4.8 billion deficit. But under the Governor’s proposal, health care services for the handicapped, our senior citizens, and our kids would be protected.
In addition, K-12 schools would actually receive a funding increase under Pawlenty’s plan. Small businesses are also emphasized, as tax incentives would be provided to these employers.
“This would allow Minnesota to grow jobs and grow our way out of this budget shortfall,” Hamilton noted.
In addition, Hamilton said Governor Pawlenty advises against tax increases in this horrible economy.
“As more details of the Governor’s plan become available, it’s important that residents let me know how his proposals will positively or negatively impact them,” Hamilton said. “I also need to understand how the proposed cuts to Local Government Aid will affect my local communities and property taxpayers as this process moves forward.”
“Now that the Governor has given us his proposal, we have a starting point,” Hamilton continued. “Now I’m eager to for the House and Senate DFL majorities to release their proposals so we can begin working out a compromise budget that is in the best interests of our state.”
“Many tough decisions will be made this session and everyone will feel some pain, so I encourage folks to stay engaged in the budget debate and contact me with their priorities and concerns,” Hamilton concluded.
Hamilton can be reached by phone at 1-800-735-2463. He can also be contacted via e-mail at rep.rod.hamilton@house.mn, or via U.S. Mail at 209 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155.
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