Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 57B in 2018 Minnesota 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedDuring the 2016 Session, legislation was signed into law providing 18,000 veterans in Minnesota a state income tax exemption on their military retiree benefits; our nation's heroes deserve this financial break. Learn more
In the 2018 Session, funding was provided to build three new veterans’ homes and improve existing veterans’ homes because Minnesotans expect our veterans to be honored and well-taken care of. Learn more
As I talk to business owners, particularly in the manufacturing industry, they have shared that the permitting process can take upwards of two years to get the permits necessary to build or expand. We need critical tax reform and tax reductions to make Minnesota more competitive. We also need to eliminate burdensome regulations that make it difficult for businesses to grow and succeed. Learn more
I support school choice to give parents the flexibility to provide their children with the educational opportunities that work best for their families. Learn more
Since Fiscal Year 2015, the Legislature has increased state education funding by nearly $2.9 billion, an 18% increase, with a focus on putting more dollars in the classroom, resulting in a per pupil increase of $1,173, or 12%. The 2018-2019 budget dedicated $1.3 billion more towards education, approximately $600 more per pupil. I am committed to continuing to responsibly funding our schools so our students can have the best opportunities to succeed in life. Learn more
Many government programs are on auto-pilot to spend more than we take in, we must reform government to be more efficient and effective to provide better services at lower costs. I support lower taxes and fiscal responsibility in state spending by closely examining our government programs to eliminate fraud, abuse and duplicative services because government needs to live within its means. Learn more
I support repeal of the ACA and MNSure, and I support reforms such as free-market competition, vouchers, and health savings accounts to make health care more affordable and accessible while ensuring that consumers remain in control of their own health care decisions. Learn more
the Legislature worked to lower costs and increase options for Minnesotans who have seen multiple years of double-digit premium increases and been restricted from seeing their doctors because of the ACA. The Legislature also provided a 25% rebate and ensured continued access to doctors for people receiving life-saving treatment. Learn more
We preserved access and funding for children's mental health centers and provided mental health grants to expand mental health crisis services throughout the state. Learn more
In the 2018 Session, funding was provided to build three new veterans’ homes and improve existing veterans’ homes because Minnesotans expect our veterans to be honored and well-taken care of. Learn more
During the 2017 Session, the Legislature invested more than $300 million into our transportation infrastructure without increasing the gas tax, including an additional $16 million for small cities' road projects and $25 million in funding to repair or replace 97 bridges statewide. Learn more
During the 2016 Session, legislation was signed into law providing 18,000 veterans in Minnesota a state income tax exemption on their military retiree benefits; our nation's heroes deserve this financial break. Learn more
To this end, a version of my bill to reduce the statewide business property tax was included in our bipartisan Tax bill in 2017 to freeze the automatic inflator and exempt the first $100,000 of business property taxes for businesses throughout Minnesota Learn more
During the 2017 Session, the Legislature invested more than $300 million into our transportation infrastructure without increasing the gas tax, including an additional $16 million for small cities' road projects and $25 million in funding to repair or replace 97 bridges statewide. Learn more
During the 2017 Session, legislation was included in the Tax bill reducing Minnesota seniors' tax burden on social security benefits; 284,000 senior citizen tax filers received tax reductions; 72,000 of whom no longer pay any state income tax on their social security benefits. Learn more
the Legislature worked to lower costs and increase options for Minnesotans who have seen multiple years of double-digit premium increases and been restricted from seeing their doctors because of the ACA. The Legislature also provided a 25% rebate and ensured continued access to doctors for people receiving life-saving treatment. Learn more
We preserved access and funding for children's mental health centers and provided mental health grants to expand mental health crisis services throughout the state. Learn more
During the 2017 Session, legislation was included in the Tax bill reducing Minnesota seniors' tax burden on social security benefits; 284,000 senior citizen tax filers received tax reductions; 72,000 of whom no longer pay any state income tax on their social security benefits. Learn more
Since Fiscal Year 2015, the Legislature has increased state education funding by nearly $2.9 billion, an 18% increase, with a focus on putting more dollars in the classroom, resulting in a per pupil increase of $1,173, or 12%. The 2018-2019 budget dedicated $1.3 billion more towards education, approximately $600 more per pupil. I am committed to continuing to responsibly funding our schools so our students can have the best opportunities to succeed in life. Learn more
Many government programs are on auto-pilot to spend more than we take in, we must reform government to be more efficient and effective to provide better services at lower costs. I support lower taxes and fiscal responsibility in state spending by closely examining our government programs to eliminate fraud, abuse and duplicative services because government needs to live within its means. Learn more
To this end, a version of my bill to reduce the statewide business property tax was included in our bipartisan Tax bill in 2017 to freeze the automatic inflator and exempt the first $100,000 of business property taxes for businesses throughout Minnesota Learn more
As I talk to business owners, particularly in the manufacturing industry, they have shared that the permitting process can take upwards of two years to get the permits necessary to build or expand. We need critical tax reform and tax reductions to make Minnesota more competitive. We also need to eliminate burdensome regulations that make it difficult for businesses to grow and succeed. Learn more
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