It’s the Spending Stupid

Last weekend I attended the Todd County Fair and I want to say thank you for all the support and comments I received about standing strong on principle and not caving to raise taxes. Some of you shared your struggles of maintaining a roof over your head and having to spend only what you take in [...]

HR 2219 Defense Appropriations for 2012 Passed by House

Friday, the House passed HR 2219, Department of Defense Appropriations for FY 2012. The bill contains $530.5 billion in non-emergency, discretionary budget authority for the Department of Defense, an increase of $17.2 billion above the non-emergency spending level for FY 2011 and $8.9 billion below the president’s request. This bill will fund our soldiers in the field and provide for the common defense of our country.

Common Sense Budgeting

We need a balanced buget, not political maneuvers. Please, Governor Dayton, accept the $34 billion, largest-in-state-history budget. The good people of Minnesota practice common sense budgeting. We need our government to do the same.

HR 2021 Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011 Approved in the House

On Wednesday, the House approved H.R. 2021, the Jobs and Energy Permitting Act of 2011, by a vote of 253-166. The legislation would eliminate needless permitting delays that have stalled important energy production opportunities off the coast of Alaska.

Governor Dayton, the Ball is in Your Court to Avoid a Shutdown

Governor Dayton said on the campaign trail that he would not shut the government down over a tax increase, and now look what is happening. He is willing to shut down the government, and put over 35,000 people out of work, just so he can get his way.

It’s a Spending Problem; Here’s Proof

Need proof that state government has a spending problem? MPR provided yet another example in a recent story on Lutsen Mountain violating a permit on water sourcing:

Benefits of Legislature’s Budget Proposal Ignored by Governor Dayton

This biennium we are proposing to spend $34 billion. A 6% increase from last biennium, although we are increasing funding to important areas like Health Care and K-12 Education I would like to highlight a few areas of reform that our budget does all without increasing taxes.

Apply Advertising Filter *HERE*

I hope Minnesotans cast a skeptical eye on ALL political advertising that this budget impasse is likely to generate. Both kinds of advertising, whether it’s for the Sham-wow or a paved bicycle trail that you’ll never use, are about spending your money.

Minnesota Governor Dayton Vetoes Budget Bills Proposed by Legislature

Governor Dayton has vetoed every one of our budget bills, further pushing us toward a special session. It is my hope that Governor Dayton will be open to negotiations and that a budget will be resolved before July 1st

Governor Dayton Wants to Increase Spending to Grow Government

Today the Republican House and Senate Caucus met with Governor Dayton regarding our budget proposal. Our budget proposal balances the budget without raising taxes. Our budget proposal is a 6% increase from last biennium. 6% more!! How many of you have received a 6% raise this past year?

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