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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 REVIEWS HOUSE DFL BUDGET PROPOSAL
ST. PAUL – Now that the Democratic leadership in the Minnesota House has unveiled its proposal to eliminate more than $11 billion in projected deficits over the next four years, State Representative Rod Hamilton (R-Mountain Lake) said that budget discussions between the Legislature and the Governor can now begin.
“We now have three budget plans on the table,” Hamilton said. “And by the looks of things, it appears there’s going to be a showdown between the Republican Governor and the Democratic-controlled Legislature.”
To eliminate the $6.3 billion deficit for Fiscal Year 2010-11, House Democrats would raise yet-to-be determined taxes by $1.5 billion, reduce government spending by $843 million, use $750 million in federal stimulus money, and make an education payment shift that would total $1.77 billion.
To eliminate the $5 billion deficit projected for Fiscal Year 2012-13, House Democrats would raise-yet-to-be determined taxes by $2.9 billion, reduce spending by $2.1 billion, and make an education payment shift totaling $148 million.
Hamilton said the clash between Governor Pawlenty and the Legislature will be over tax increases. Pawlenty has vowed to veto any budget bill that includes an increase in state taxes. The majority party in the Senate and House has proposed tax increases of $4 billion and $4.4 billion respectively.
“As always, I encourage my constituents to contact me with their thoughts on the budget proposals,” Hamilton said.
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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