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State Representative Chris Swedzinski
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-5374
For more information contact: House GOP Communications 651-296-5520
UPDATE
News From Representative Swedzinski
As we approach the first week of a government shutdown, we continue to meet with the Governor to negotiate a deal. Remember, Governor Dayton is sitting in the driver’s seat of this shutdown, he can choose to end it whenever he wants. It is up to him how long he wants this to go on.
We have sent many offers to the Governor in order to solve the budget over the past few weeks, and still all we see from Governor Dayton is a tax increase. According to the tax incidence study done by the Department of Revenue, Governor Dayton’s tax increase will not only affect the top 2 percent, it will affect you!
Here are the compromises we have offered the Governor:
May: Republicans proposed a balanced budget containing a 6 percent increase in state spending. This proposal would have avoided a special session and a government shutdown. STATUS: Vetoed by Governor Dayton
June 6: Republican leaders offered to accept 50 percent of Governor Dayton's budget. This compromise proposal would have adopted the Governor's funding numbers for schools, courts, and public safety. STATUS: Opposed by Governor Dayton
June 16: Republican leaders dropped request for tax cuts a key provision for us. This compromise proposal also included increasing spending for higher education, transportation, and more. The compromise also renewed our offer to accept Governor Dayton's numbers for schools, courts, and public safety. STATUS: Opposed by Governor Dayton
June 30: Republican leaders offered to add $10 million to the University of Minnesota and issue appropriation bonds. Governor Dayton wanted to shift school aid payments from 70/30 to 50/50. GOP leaders said no to Governor Dayton's 50/50 school aid payment shift, but did move a little on that split to generate $700 million in revenue for the Governor. Republican leaders then offered to increase per student aid to cover borrowing costs. STATUS: Opposed by Governor Dayton
As we continue to work with the Governor to find a solution to the budget, please don’t hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions.
Best,
Chris
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