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Minnesota House to vote on jobs and local projects, tax legislation on Monday

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA — The Minnesota House of Representatives will vote on jobs and local projects and tax legislation on Monday, July 20. The spreadsheet of bonding provisions is here and the spreadsheet of tax provisions can be found here.

Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman released the following statement:

“In the middle of a pandemic that has put us into a recession, it’s important that the state legislature do everything we can to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. This bill will create jobs and fund infrastructure projects our communities desperately need. It’s time for House Republicans to leave aside unrelated matters and join us in passing this agreement on behalf of Minnesotans.” Continue reading.

Minnesota House to vote on Jobs and Local Projects Bill

House DFL logoSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA — On Saturday, the Minnesota House of Representatives will vote on a Jobs and Local Projects Bill. The bill requires a three-fifths majority — 81 votes — to pass.

“All Minnesotans deserve safe and inclusive communities,” said House Speaker Melissa Hortman. “Updating our aging infrastructure will help our people, communities, and businesses make it through the COVID-19 crisis and provide jobs with wages and benefits that can support a family. Minnesota needs these investments now more than ever.”

“We know that people are hurting from the impact of COVID-19, and we have an opportunity to help in a way that safely creates statewide economic activity,” said House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler. “Investing in jobs and local projects now will quicken our economic recovery and help Minnesotans thrive for generations. Republicans need to join us in passing a robust jobs and local projects bill.” Continue reading “Minnesota House to vote on Jobs and Local Projects Bill”