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Drew's News: Budget Surplus

Friday, March 3, 2017

Friends,
 

This week the February budget forecast was released and Sunday Sales cleared its final legislative hurdle. We also heard a number of important bills in committee that will make Minnesota a better place to live and work. I also had the opportunity to meet with and show a high school page from Burnsville High School around the Capitol. Read more in my update below and have a great weekend! 

$1.65 Billion Surplus 

The budget forecast revealed that Minnesota has a $1.65 billion surplus forecasted for the 2018-19 biennium. While this is good news as it means Minnesota's economy is strong and projected to continue growing, it also means that Minnesotans are being taxed far more than necessary. 

I will now work with my colleagues to put together a budget that funds our shared priorities - like education, taking care of our seniors, and fixing our roads and bridges - while respecting the hard-working tax payers. It is a top priority of mine to deliver tax relief so more of your money is kept where it belongs - in your own hands. 

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Sunday Sales to Governor's Desk

The Senate passed their version of Sunday Sales this past week and on Thursday the House re-passed their version meaning that the bill is now just waiting the signature of Governor Dayton. The Governor has said he will sign the bill. Bottom line is that starting July 1st, liquor stores will have the ability to be open and sell alcohol on Sundays. 

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Rep. Christensen with a high school page from Burnsville here at the Capitol

As always, please continue to stay in touch to share your thoughts and ideas on the bills heard in committee and in session. You can schedule a time to meet with me in my office any time by calling my office at (651) 296-9463, or share your thoughts via email by emailing me at rep.drew.christensen@house.mn.


Have a great weekend,

Drew