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State Representative Rick Hansen
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-6828
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“BEG-BORROW-AND-STEAL BUDGET” SACRIFICES MINNESOTA’S WATER QUALITY
(ST. PAUL) – Today the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a Special Session Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Finance bill. State Representative Jean Wagenius (DFL – Minneapolis) and State Representative Rick Hansen (DFL – South St. Paul) voted against the bill, and released the following statement.
“This Republican bill uses shifts, borrowing, and smoke and mirrors along with serious cuts on the DNR, Pollution Control Agency, and the Board of Water and Soil Resources, negatively impacting their ability to protect our drinking water, lakes, rivers, forests, and prairies," said State Rep. Rick Hansen. “Republicans have chosen to ignore a core responsibility to protect our natural resources and preserve them for future generations. Their beg-borrow-and-steal budget creates huge long-term debt while causing immediate environmental problems.”
“There are no efficiencies, reform, or redesign in this bill, just irresponsible budget cuts falling particularly hard on Minnesota’s waters with a negative impact that we cannot yet even determine,” said State Rep. Jean Wagenius. An example of this budget’s irresponsibility is the 32 percent cut to the Conservation Corps which provides some of the most efficient delivery of services in the state. Minnesotans and our natural resources deserve better.”
News Items
- Rep. Rick Hansen chosen as leader of Great Lakes Legislative Caucus - (Posted: Dec 27 2012 8:34AM)
- Need Holiday Gifts? Consider DNR Gift Cards - (Posted: 2012-11-27 00:00:00)
- Looking Forward to Serving, Getting the Job Done - (Posted: 2012-11-14 00:00:00)
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