Dear neighbors,
Last Friday Governor Mark Dayton decided to scrap the business-to-business sales tax component of his budget proposal. This is great news for businesses in our district and around our state.
Many business owners shared concerns with me about the proposal’s impact on their competitiveness. By listening to people who did not agree with his initial proposal, Governor Dayton showed real leadership and provided the kind of receptive, responsive government that Minnesotans deserve.
Tomorrow the Governor will release a revised budget proposal based on the updated economic forecast released late last month. The Legislature will soon begin crafting our own proposal.
The DFL majority’s top priority this session is balancing our budget in a way that is honest, fair, and doesn’t rely on gimmicks or one-time fixes. We’ve also heard a strong consensus from Minnesotans on the need to invest in priorities like education and provide homeowners and businesses with much-needed property tax relief.
In addition to the budget, the Legislature has been busy discussing other bills that make a real difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
For example, the House and Senate recently passed legislation that establishes a health insurance exchange that fits Minnesota’s unique needs instead of relying on a federal “one-size-fits-all” model. I also introduced legislation that makes significant investments to end homelessness and increase access to affordable housing.
You can learn more about this legislation and more by watching my latest video update. Click here or on the video player below to watch my video.
As the legislative session continues, please contact me with your ideas, questions, and comments. You can reach me by phone at (651) 296-7153, by email at rep.jason.isaacson@house.mn, or by postal mail at 545 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155.
I also hope to see you at my upcoming town hall meeting. It’s taking place on Tuesday, March 26 from 7:00-8:30pm at the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees Office, located at 3460 Lexington Ave N in Shoreview.
Sincerely,
Jason ‘Ike’ Isaacson
State Representative, District 42B