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Dear Neighbors,
With the holidays coming up fast, and the New Year just around the corner, the 2020 Legislative Session will be here before you know it. Recently, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the November Budget and Economic Forecast, which gives us a snapshot of how Minnesota is doing. MMB’s current prediction puts us at a balance of $1.3 billion for the current biennium, and though Minnesota’s economy is doing well, with inflation itself projected at $1 billion, we need to be cautious when looking at future deficits.
I believe that being a smart, responsible legislator includes prudent investments, and with the warning signs of uncertain federal trade policies, a shortage of workers, and possible economic slowdown, we need to make sure that we’re supporting policies that’ll make Minnesota stronger, such as world-class schools, affordable health care, updated infrastructure, and effective workforce development. You can read more about the budget forecast here.
Northstar Update
During the interim, there were several news stories on our efforts to extend Northstar to St. Cloud. From the Fox 9 and WCCO stories on the project, to the St. Cloud Times’ coverage on our work with community stakeholders, the #FinishNorthstar movement continues to build momentum! To go over our successes of the past year and lay out our plans for the future, I’ll be holding a Northstar Town Hall with Senator Jerry Relph on Thursday, January 30, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Great River Regional Library. I hope to see you there!
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