Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Special session negotiations are ongoing between the governor and House and Senate leaders. Talks seem to be moving in a positive direction, and I am hopeful they can come to a final agreement soon to repass our vetoed, bipartisan tax bill which provided more than half a billion in ongoing and permanent tax relief to families, farmers, small businesses, college graduates and veterans. Other legislation in final negotiations include transportation and bonding, a bill that contains a number of important projects for Northwest Minnesota but died in the Senate over an amendment for Southwest Light Rail earlier this year.
If talks continue to go well, a special session could happen as soon as August.
I also wanted to send this update to let you know that due to a 60-day post-session rule, I will no longer be able to send out any news from the Capitol until November. Please know, however, that my office is available to you should you need assistance. I can be reached by email at rep.deb.kiel@house.mn, by phone at 651-296-5091 or by mail at 537 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155.
As always, I welcome your thoughts, questions, concerns and ideas on how we can make our great state even better!
It’s an honor to represent you at the Capitol. I hope you are enjoying your summer!
Sincerely,
Deb
**Encourage your neighbors and friends to sign up for my email updates at www.house.mn/01B