Legislative Survey for
Representative
Diane Anderson (R) 38A
Dear Neighbors,
The 2010 Legislative Session begins on February 4, and like last session, it promises to be a challenging one. As before, I need your input to help me make the best decisions for Eagan, Burnsville and Minnesota’s future.
The highest unemployment rates in three decades and a steep drop in wages have created another wide gap in the state budget. Like you, I know that government can’t solve all our problems, but I also know that targeted efforts to create jobs in the last year have worked. The Federal Recovery Act, in coordination with the state’s strategic bonding efforts, prevented this recession from becoming a depression by creating thousands of jobs since last February.
Another jobs-focused bonding bill this year could put 10,000 more Minnesotans back to work. It won’t provide every out-of-work individual a job. But connecting Minnesotans with employment will get people spending again, give Minnesota businesses a needed boost, and help push our economy in the right direction.
Difficult budget decisions will again dominate the upcoming session. But my highest priority as a member of the Jobs Task Force, the Small Business Caucus and your legislator will be putting people back to work.
As always, please feel free to contact me with your questions and concerns related to state government. I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Sandy
Sandra Masin
State Representative
District 38A
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