Category: SD49

Rep. Paul Rosenthal (49B) – Legislative Update 

Dear Neighbors,

The Great Minnesota Get-Together has concluded and a record number of people visited St. Paul to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of our annual celebration. This year I worked four shifts at the House of Representatives booth and enjoyed visiting with constituents from our community and meeting people from around the state.

Annually, fairgoers are invited to take the House of Representatives poll – directly weighing in on issues facing the legislature. Yesterday, results were released.

It was clear to me that visitors to the booth are engaged and interested in what we do and how to make our state a better place to live, work and raise a family. I share that goal and thank each of you for stopping to say hello and take the poll.

Sincerely,

Paul

Rep. Paul Rosenthal (49B) – Legislative Update

Dear Neighbors,

Each year, State Fair visitors are invited to weigh in on political topics and meet with legislators at the House of Representatives’ booth in the Education Building. I will be meeting and greeting fairgoers a couple times over the Labor Day weekend.

The annual House opinion poll draws the attention of around 10,000 participants and will, once again, be available. Fairgoers can let their opinions be known on a number of issues. Click HERE to see a list of the 2017 version of the opinion poll.

Poll results should be available on the House website on Sept. 5, the day after the fair closes. Continue reading “Rep. Paul Rosenthal (HD49B) Update: August 29, 2017”

Rep. Paul Rosenthal (49B) – Legislative Update

Dear Neighbors,

I hope you’re having a wonderful summer. The grand opening celebration of the newly renovated State Capitol is taking place this weekend, Friday through Sunday. Three days of events, entertainment and activities are planned to commemorate the 30 year planning and 4 year restoration of the “People’s House.” I have included a schedule below that outlines the events, some of which include a fireworks show and a free concert put on by 89.3 the Current. You can also click HERE.

I hope you and your family are able to check out the festivities this weekend to celebrate this architectural wonder in our capital city.

Sincerely,

Paul Continue reading “Rep. Paul Rosenthal Update: August 8, 2017”

Rep. Paul Rosenthal (49B) – Legislative Update 

Dear Neighbors,

You may be eligible for a property tax or renter’s credit refund and the filing deadline is August 15 – just a few days from now.

Click this link for filing instructions.

As always, contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Paul

Rep. Paul Rosenthal (49B) – Legislative Update

Dear Neighbors,

I wanted to take a moment to give a brief update from the Capitol. Only two days remain in the 2017 legislative session and a budget solution seems elusive. Republican legislative leaders decided to move forward with their own budget bills, abandoning compromise with the Governor after he made a half way offer to the Legislature.  The Legislative Majority and Governor continue their work through the weekend; I hope an honest and fair budget can be accomplished for the good of our state and all Minnesotans.  I’ve been working with my colleagues who serve on conference committees to share my concerns about the budget.  Compromise is key and I’ll continue to advocate for it at the Capitol. Continue reading “Rep. Paul Rosenthal Update: May 20, 2017”

Rep. Paul Rosenthal (49B) – Legislative Update

Dear Neighbors,

A week remains for the Legislature and the Governor to come together on the two year budget. Budget negotiations between Governor Dayton and the legislative majority leadership had been moving forward until late Monday night last week. The GOP legislative leaders then abruptly ended negotiations and finalized their bills, despite a guarantee of vetoes in their current versions from the Governor. These bills were regrettably passed with neither public hearings nor advanced notice. With no surprise, all ten of the budget bills were vetoed:  transportation finance bill; public safety and judiciary finance bill; jobs and energy finance bill; higher education finance bill; tax bill; agriculture finance bill; environment and natural resources finance bill; E-12 education finance bill; state government, military and veterans affairs finance bill; health and human services finance bill. Continue reading “Rep. Paul Rosenthal Update: May 16, 2017”

Rep. Paul Rosenthal (49B) – Legislative Update

Dear Neighbors,

As we approach the session deadline of May 22, several budget bills remain unresolved.  Governor Dayton has been actively engaged with Speaker Daudt and Majority Leader Gazelka, specifying parameters for his budget preferences and detailing items that are not acceptable. In a letter sent to the press on Tuesday, all correspondence between the governor’s staff and legislators was listed. House Democrats are working toward a compromise budget in the next two weeks, but will not stand for policies that move the state backward and hurt Minnesotans. Continue reading “Rep. Paul Rosenthal Update: May 5, 2017”