Dear Neighbors,
Here is an update from Saint Paul.
Budget Forecast
Earlier this week, the February Economic Budget Forecast was released showing our state has a $329 million surplus. This is great news that shows our state is strong economically, and that meaningful, middle-class tax relief championed by Republicans at the state and federal levels are having a real and positive impact.
I will continue to advocate for policies that strengthen our economy and put more money back in the pockets of folks in Northwest Minnesota.
MNLARS
This week, House Republicans introduced legislation that will require the Dayton Administration to find the first $10 million in requested funding to fix our seriously flawed licensing system, MNLARS. The bill would authorize Governor Dayton to utilize already authorized-funding dedicated to the executive branch and move that toward MNLARS.
The governor has requested this $10 million immediately, as part of a larger $43 million request the Administration is claiming they need to fix MNLARS. This is a solution that protects taxpayers and shows Minnesotans that they are serious about fixing the problem and getting us a working system.
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Dan
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