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News from Rep. Roz Peterson 03-20-2015

Friday, March 20, 2015
Dear Friends,

It's the end of another busy week in Saint Paul as we wrap up the first committee deadline. Policy bills have until today to be acted favorably upon in order to continue through the normal legislative process without special approval.

Several of my bills have already met the first deadline, and I stayed busy this week with multiple committee hearings for bills that have now met the first deadline.

Next week, the House will release our budget targets as we begin to put together the pieces of the 2016-2017 budget. Once targets are released, budget committees will begin putting together their budget bills. Once the budget bills are passed by the House and Senate, negotiations will begin to find compromise budget bills that can pass both the GOP House and the DFL Senate. It is sure to be an interesting next few months as the budget process kicks into high gear. I will keep you updated as those discussions continue.

Transportation Plan Monday
On Monday, Republicans will be releasing our comprehensive transportation proposal. We've heard from Minnesotans across the state about their desire to invest in our roads and bridges without increasing the gas tax, and as a result have put together a plan that does just that. I'm excited to see the full details of the plan next week, and I'll be sure to send along an update about the plan.

Gustavus Day at the Capitol
It was great to meet yesterday with fellow Gustavus Adolphus alums and Gustavus President Rebecca Bergman for Gustavus Day at the Capitol. Thanks for stopping by!
 

Survey
If you haven't already, please take a few moment to fill out my 2015 legislative survey. I look forward to hearing from you and reading your feedback. You can take the survey by clicking here.

Have a great weekend,

Roz Peterson
State Representative, District 56B