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State Representative Ryan Winkler
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-7026
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REAL GOP PRIORITY IS DIVISIVE SOCIAL AGENDA
ST. PAUL, MN – Members of the new Republican majority blocked a rules amendment today that would have made balancing Minnesota’s budget the House’s top priority this session. By deferring the measure to the Rules Committee, House Republicans empowered themselves to instead pursue a slate of constitutional amendments for a ban on same sex marriage, abortion, and photo ID.
State Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL – Golden Valley) had this to say regarding the House GOP’s priorities.
Minnesota is facing historic economic and fiscal challenges. State lawmakers have just a few months to solve a gaping $6.2 billion deficit while preserving essential public services.
But Republicans in the legislature would rather focus their attention on a divisive social agenda that denies some Minnesotans the right to marriage, denies women the right to choose, and denies seniors the right to vote.
Minnesotans expect more of their legislature. They expect us to work together to solve the deficit responsibly and improve Minnesota’s economy.
Speaker Zellers said it best himself in a recent interview with the Associated Press:
Caucus leader Kurt Zellers, who is positioned to become the House speaker,
said social issues such as a gay marriage ban, a photo identification requirement
for voters and an expansion of gambling will have to wait.
If it does something to bring jobs back from Austin, Texas, that's what we're
focused on," he said at a news conference with newly elected and returning
GOP representatives.
But actions speak louder than words. And by their actions here today, Minnesotans know the real Republican agenda for Minnesota.
News Items
- Statement on Budget Forecast - (Posted: 2012-12-05 00:00:00)
- Statement on Final I-35 W Bridge Settlement - (Posted: 2012-11-13 00:00:00)
- Rep. Winkler: Tea Party Activists Can’t Be Trusted to Reform Our Elections - (Posted: 2012-11-01 00:00:00)
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