Dear Neighbor,
Let’s start today’s newsletter by wishing you and your family a happy Independence Day as tomorrow we celebrate our nation’s birth, cherish our unique freedoms, and honor the American heroes who secured it for us.
As we gather with loved ones for a backyard BBQ or at local events, let’s use this holiday to reflect on the true ideals of liberty that define our nation. Let’s be mindful of the sacrifices made by those who came before us to ensure a better future for us all.
Here’s wishing you and your loved ones a great Independence Day filled with pride, happiness, and the true American spirit. Cheers to our great nation and a future filled with peace, prosperity, and pride in our country!
In other news:
Tax increases in effect
The cost of some deliveries increased as of July 1 as that part of the Democrats’ nearly 10 billion in new taxes and fees took effect. This new delivery tax/fee was enacted last year and applies to most purchases over $100, including essentials such as diapers, clothing, pet, office supplies, and other household items. This tax is expected to cost Minnesotans $189 million and is just one of several new or increased taxes and fees the party in control approved this biennium despite an $18 billion surplus.
60-day rule
We soon will reach 60 days from the end of the 2024 legislative session, at which point members of the House are limited in communications we can send from our office. While legislative newsletters such as this will be on hold until November, I am still working hard to serve residents of District 14A. Please don’t hesitate to contact my office at any time this session to share your thoughts, concerns or ideas. You can call me at 651-296-6316, or email me at rep.bernie.perryman@house.mn.gov.
Sincerely,
