Rep. Joe McDonald

Legislative update - (Friday, May 10, 2024)

Legislative update - (Friday, May 3, 2024)

McDonald: Labor bill hammers construction industry - (Thursday, May 2, 2024)

Legislative update - (Friday, April 19, 2024)

Legislative update - (Friday, April 12, 2024)

Legislative update - (Thursday, March 28, 2024)

Legislative update - (Friday, March 22, 2024)

Legislative update - (Monday, March 11, 2024)

House passes bill to address issue compromising school safety - (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)

Legislative update - (Friday, March 1, 2024)

Legislative update - (Friday, February 23, 2024)

Minnesota Legislature starting 2024 session - (Thursday, February 8, 2024)

Rep. McDonald urges DFL support for school resources officer law fix - (Monday, September 11, 2023)

McDonald applauds nursing home funding increase - (Monday, August 21, 2023)

Rep. McDonald encourages families to save back-to-school receipts for tax benefits - (Thursday, August 10, 2023)

Legislative update - (Thursday, May 25, 2023)

The 'good, bad, ugly' of the 2023 session - (Tuesday, May 23, 2023)

Legislative update - (Friday, May 12, 2023)

McDonald: Costly, expansive details in worker leave bill concerning - (Wednesday, May 3, 2023)

Legislative update - (Friday, April 28, 2023)

Rep. McDonald: House bill shorts long-term care - (Friday, April 28, 2023)

Rep. McDonald: House Democrat provision would deal major blow to charitable gaming - (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)

Push to send state budget soaring is concerning - (Friday, March 31, 2023)

Legislative update - (Friday, March 10, 2023)

Legislative update - (Friday, March 3, 2023)

Legislative update - (Friday, January 27, 2023)

McDonald: House Democrats pass unaffordable, unreliable, dangerous energy package - (Friday, January 27, 2023)

McDonald: House approves bill matching state tax code with fed - (Monday, January 9, 2023)

Legislative update - (Friday, January 6, 2023)

McDonald performs seventh House oath - (Tuesday, January 3, 2023)

McDonald continues role as top House Republican on labor - (Monday, December 5, 2022)

Rep. McDonald urges hearings, transparency from Walz/MDE on fraud scandal - (Tuesday, September 27, 2022)

Legislative update - (Friday, July 22, 2022)

Legislative update - (Friday, May 13, 2022)

Rep. McDonald applauds passage of bipartisan veterans bill - (Monday, May 9, 2022)

Bill to lift unemployment insurance tax increase enacted - (Monday, May 2, 2022)

Session’s biggest issues teed up for final stretch - (Friday, April 22, 2022)

Legislative update - (Friday, April 1, 2022)

Legislative update - (Thursday, March 17, 2022)

House Democrat inaction causing tax increase amid historic surplus - (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)

Legislative update - (Friday, March 4, 2022)

Rep. McDonald: Skyrocketing surplus should mean real tax relief - (Monday, February 28, 2022)

Legislative update - (Thursday, February 24, 2022)

Legislative update - (Friday, February 4, 2022)

Rep. McDonald statement re: passing of South Haven fire and rescue member Allen Fischer - (Monday, January 31, 2022)

Rep. McDonald: 2022 legislative session starts in St. Paul - (Monday, January 31, 2022)

Happy Thanksgiving - (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)

Legislative update - (Monday, September 27, 2021)

Legislative update - (Thursday, July 1, 2021)

Legislature adjourns with special session in store to finish budget - (Thursday, May 20, 2021)

Legislative update - (Friday, April 23, 2021)

Legislative update - (Friday, April 16, 2021)

Legislative update - (Thursday, March 11, 2021)

Legislative update - (Friday, February 26, 2021)

Setting the record straight on Gov’s tax increases, vaccine rollout - (Wednesday, February 24, 2021)

Prayers for Buffalo - (Friday, February 12, 2021)

Joint letter to Gov. Walz re: vaccine administration at Wright County schools - (Friday, February 5, 2021)

Legislative update - (Friday, February 5, 2021)

Wright legislators write Walz to address vaccine concerns impacting local schools - (Tuesday, February 2, 2021)

Legislative update - (Friday, January 22, 2021)

McDonald performs sixth House oath - (Tuesday, January 5, 2021)

Rep. McDonald gains leadership post on House committee - (Tuesday, December 22, 2020)

Legislative update - (Tuesday, December 22, 2020)

Rep. McDonald pleased with business relief approval - (Tuesday, December 15, 2020)

Rep. McDonald: State’s economic outlook improves - (Wednesday, December 2, 2020)

McDonald urges Walz to improve 'tone and approach' toward businesses - (Tuesday, September 1, 2020)

Letter to Gov. Walz re: hospitality industry - (Monday, August 31, 2020)

Legislative update - (Monday, June 29, 2020)

Delano Lions Club food/supplies drive Saturday - (Tuesday, June 16, 2020)

Legislative update - (Thursday, May 21, 2020)

Legislative update - (Thursday, May 14, 2020)

Legislative update - (Monday, May 11, 2020)

Legislative update - (Friday, May 1, 2020)

Rep. McDonald statement re: stay-at-home extension - (Thursday, April 30, 2020)

Legislative update - (Thursday, April 23, 2020)

The latest regarding state's efforts on COVID-19 - (Thursday, April 16, 2020)

Legislative news - (Thursday, April 16, 2020)

COVID-19 financial assistance for veterans now available - (Monday, April 13, 2020)

Legislative update - (Thursday, April 9, 2020)

House approves bill applying workers’ compensation to COVID-19 cases - (Tuesday, April 7, 2020)

Legislative update - (Friday, April 3, 2020)

Legislative update - (Friday, March 27, 2020)

Rep. McDonald: Package approved to combat COVID-19 - (Thursday, March 26, 2020)

Legislative update - (Tuesday, March 24, 2020)

Disaster assistance program available for small businesses - (Monday, March 23, 2020)

Report from the House - (Thursday, March 19, 2020)

Rep. McDonald keeps working for constituents amid COVID-19 outbreak - (Tuesday, March 17, 2020)

News from the Capitol - (Thursday, March 12, 2020)

Rep. McDonald: Time for tax relief - (Monday, March 9, 2020)

Legislative report - (Friday, February 28, 2020)

Report from the House - (Thursday, February 20, 2020)

House Democrats block proposal to replenish funding for farm loans - (Wednesday, February 19, 2020)

Rep. McDonald, House Republicans unveil “Safety in Our Cities” legislation - (Tuesday, February 18, 2020)

Legislative update as 2020 session begins - (Thursday, February 13, 2020)

Rep. McDonald calls for ‘prudent’ use of state’s excess tax collections - (Tuesday, February 11, 2020)

Previewing what 2020 session has in store - (Monday, February 3, 2020)

Rep. McDonald: Get a Real ID now and spare headaches later - (Thursday, January 9, 2020)

Statement from Rep. Joe McDonald re: State economic forecast - (Thursday, December 5, 2019)

Thanksgiving message and legislative update - (Tuesday, November 26, 2019)

Waverly, Montrose receiving state packages for water projects - (Thursday, October 24, 2019)

Schools receiving $30 million in safety funding - (Wednesday, October 9, 2019)

Rep. McDonald urges drivers to adapt to new hands-free cell phone law - (Wednesday, July 24, 2019)

Happy Independence Day and notes on new laws in effect - (Monday, July 1, 2019)

A closer look what shook out at the Capitol this year - (Tuesday, June 11, 2019)

Legislative report - (Tuesday, June 11, 2019)

Report from the House - (Thursday, May 9, 2019)

House Democrats vote for massive gas tax increase - (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)

News from the House - (Friday, April 26, 2019)

House Democrats’ bill would raise health care costs, cut nursing homes - (Thursday, April 25, 2019)

Our state is strong, does not need $12 billion in tax increases - (Tuesday, April 16, 2019)

Legislative update - (Tuesday, April 16, 2019)

News from the House - (Friday, April 5, 2019)

Helping farmers as tough business climate, stresses mount - (Thursday, March 14, 2019)

McDonald supports disaster relief funding bill - (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)

Helping farmers as tough business climate, stresses mount - (Tuesday, March 12, 2019)

Legislative report - (Friday, March 1, 2019)

Rep. McDonald disagrees with Gov’s proposal for 20-cent gas tax increase - (Wednesday, February 20, 2019)

Legislative update - (Thursday, February 14, 2019)

Child care funding fraud, paid leave recent talkers in St. Paul - (Friday, February 1, 2019)

The latest from St. Paul - (Friday, February 1, 2019)

Legislative report - (Thursday, January 24, 2019)

House Republicans urge Democrats to not restore tax on health care - (Friday, January 18, 2019)

News from the Minnesota House - (Friday, January 18, 2019)

McDonald takes fifth oath of office - (Tuesday, January 8, 2019)

Update from the House - (Thursday, December 20, 2018)

McDonald gains post on House’s local government panel - (Tuesday, December 18, 2018)

McDonald statement re: state revenue exceeding projections by $1.5 billion - (Thursday, December 6, 2018)

Health care costs set to decrease on individual market - (Tuesday, October 2, 2018)

McDonald: Save your back-to-school receipts to receive tax benefits - (Friday, August 24, 2018)

Report from the House - (Wednesday, July 18, 2018)

Lower health care costs projected for second straight year - (Friday, June 15, 2018)

2017-18 biennium filled with successes despite vetoes - (Thursday, June 7, 2018)

Minnesota House finishes business, adjourns 2018 session - (Monday, May 21, 2018)

Report from the House - (Monday, May 21, 2018)

Update from St. Paul - (Monday, May 14, 2018)

Capitol report - (Friday, May 4, 2018)

House passes bill to reduce taxes, simplify state code - (Monday, April 30, 2018)

Tigers in the House and more from St. Paul - (Friday, April 13, 2018)

HOUSE REPUBLICANS PUT STUDENT SAFETY FIRST - (Thursday, March 29, 2018)

This week's news from St. Paul - (Thursday, March 29, 2018)

Legislative report - (Friday, March 23, 2018)

Food shelf drive, St. Patrick's Day wishes and more - (Friday, March 16, 2018)

Rep. McDonald awarded for his work to assist fathers - (Wednesday, March 14, 2018)

Update from the House - (Friday, March 9, 2018)

Statement re: Canadian company building in Delano - (Wednesday, February 21, 2018)

2018 session is underway - (Tuesday, February 20, 2018)

Historic 2017 session breeds optimism for 2018 - (Wednesday, February 14, 2018)

Statement re: faltering MNLARS - (Monday, February 5, 2018)

Holiday message - (Tuesday, December 19, 2017)

A veterans message and more from the House - (Thursday, November 9, 2017)

Education info for the new school year - (Friday, September 8, 2017)

McDONALD REMINDS PARENTS ABOUT BACK-TO-SCHOOL TAX BENEFITS - (Monday, August 14, 2017)

MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN REFORMS REVERSE OBAMACARE'S DOUBLE-DIGIT PREMIUM HIKES - (Tuesday, August 1, 2017)

Legislative report - (Tuesday, August 1, 2017)

Independence Day message and info on new laws - (Thursday, June 29, 2017)

LEGISLATURE SENDS COMPLETED BUDGET TO GOVERNOR'S DESK - (Friday, May 26, 2017)

Legislature delivers tax relief, transportation funding - (Friday, May 26, 2017)

Update from the Capitol - (Saturday, May 20, 2017)

Update from the House - (Friday, May 12, 2017)

McDonald urges governor to seek common sense on buffers - (Thursday, May 11, 2017)

HOUSE APPROVES $1.15 BILLION IN TAX RELIEF - (Wednesday, May 10, 2017)

Rep. McDonald discusses House plan to fund roads and bridges - (Friday, April 21, 2017)

Rolling up the sleeves on budget bills - (Friday, April 21, 2017)

House makes more progress on budget bills - (Friday, April 7, 2017)

Update from St. Paul - (Friday, March 31, 2017)

House approves $1.35 billion in tax relief - (Thursday, March 30, 2017)

Statement from Rep. Joe McDonald re: racist graffiti in Delano - (Thursday, March 16, 2017)

Good luck, Tigers; a closer look at the state economic forecast - (Tuesday, March 7, 2017)

Update from the House - (Friday, February 24, 2017)

Minnesota House passes Real ID bill - (Thursday, February 23, 2017)

Calling for a responsible approach to state budget - (Friday, February 3, 2017)

Update from the House - (Friday, February 3, 2017)

LEGISLATURE PASSES HEALTH CARE RELIEF BILL - (Friday, January 27, 2017)

Roundup from the House - (Friday, January 27, 2017)

Initial round of tax relief signed into law - (Friday, January 13, 2017)

House fast-tracks tax relief - (Friday, January 6, 2017)

Legislature convenes for 2017 - (Friday, January 6, 2017)

McDonald takes oath of office - (Tuesday, January 3, 2017)

McDonald receives House committee assignments - (Wednesday, December 21, 2016)

Capitol portraits should remain where architect placed them - (Monday, December 5, 2016)

McDonald awarded by small-business group - (Friday, September 23, 2016)

Urging state auditor to honor court's decision in suit vs. counties - (Wednesday, September 7, 2016)

Please contact governor, ask him to approve tax relief - (Monday, June 6, 2016)

Let's fund roads/bridges without gas-tax hike - (Friday, May 13, 2016)

McDonald: Time to prioritize roads and bridges - (Friday, April 22, 2016)

Legislative update - (Friday, April 15, 2016)

Legislative update ... the session has begun - (Monday, March 14, 2016)

McDonald urges support for House transportation plan - (Wednesday, February 24, 2016)

Preparing for the 2016 session - (Friday, February 5, 2016)

Faltering MNsure is a key issue for 2016 session - (Wednesday, February 3, 2016)

Christmas message & more from the McDonalds - (Tuesday, December 22, 2015)

Let's treat state budget surplus responsibly - (Friday, December 4, 2015)

Thanksgiving wishes, a legislative update and hunting info - (Wednesday, November 25, 2015)

Update on MNsure, EPA regs - (Friday, October 2, 2015)

Back-to-school letter from Rep. Joe McDonald - (Tuesday, September 8, 2015)

K-12 improvements and Labor Day - (Thursday, September 3, 2015)

Update of several issues - (Wednesday, August 19, 2015)

A look at what mixed legislative power produced in 2015 - (Thursday, June 18, 2015)

Father's Day wishes and recap from the Capitol - (Thursday, June 18, 2015)

Unfortunate veto of good, bipartisan K-12 bill - (Friday, May 22, 2015)

Gov's K-12 veto disappoints - (Friday, May 22, 2015)

Capitol is a construction zone - in more ways than one - (Thursday, May 14, 2015)

House passes transportation bill - (Friday, April 24, 2015)

Transportation news from the House - (Friday, April 24, 2015)

Update from the House - (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)

St. Patrick's Day update - (Tuesday, March 17, 2015)

Greetings and the latest from St. Paul - (Friday, February 27, 2015)

Update from the Capitol - (Monday, February 16, 2015)

REP. MCDONALD ADVANCES FITNESS BILL - (Thursday, February 12, 2015)

Tax relief and more from St. Paul - (Friday, January 23, 2015)

Back at work in St. Paul - (Wednesday, January 7, 2015)

Happy holidays as 2015 session nears - (Monday, December 22, 2014)

The latest from St. Paul - (Friday, December 5, 2014)

Happy Thanksgiving - (Wednesday, November 26, 2014)

Update hiatus - (Tuesday, July 15, 2014)

Boetcker deserves the credit - (Tuesday, July 8, 2014)

Let freedom ring! - (Tuesday, July 1, 2014)

Time to do more to preserve our great republic - (Monday, June 30, 2014)

Awake the giant - (Wednesday, June 25, 2014)

A look back at the 2014 session - (Monday, June 2, 2014)

The home stretch - (Friday, May 9, 2014)

Almost four months of work to pay for government is too much - (Friday, May 2, 2014)

Views from the Capitol - (Thursday, April 17, 2014)

Repealing tax increases and working to help care providers - (Wednesday, March 26, 2014)

LOCAL SCHOOLS WIN BIG AWARD; A CLOSER LOOK AT STATE SURPLUS - (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)

Statement re: school lunch funding - (Tuesday, February 11, 2014)

You're invited: Town hall meeting Feb. 13 - (Friday, February 7, 2014)

Local legislators to host town hall meeting in Delano - (Tuesday, February 4, 2014)

Welcoming your input; caucus meetings this Tuesday - (Monday, February 3, 2014)

Citizens frustrated by MNsure’s failings - (Friday, January 17, 2014)

Holiday blessings as 2014 session approaches - (Monday, December 30, 2013)

A closer look at projected state surplus - (Wednesday, December 11, 2013)

Thanksgiving message - (Tuesday, November 26, 2013)

Congrats local athletes; gov't healthcare update - (Wednesday, November 20, 2013)

National accolades deserved, now let's do even better - (Wednesday, October 23, 2013)

Childcare, insurance issues developing - (Wednesday, September 25, 2013)

Storm relief sole item on special session agenda - (Friday, August 30, 2013)

Property tax update - (Friday, August 2, 2013)

Happy Fourth; tax increases in effect - (Monday, July 1, 2013)

Reflecting on 2013 session - (Thursday, June 13, 2013)

2013 survey results - (Thursday, May 23, 2013)

Tax increases were not necessary - (Thursday, May 23, 2013)

Bill to redefine marriage advancing - (Wednesday, May 8, 2013)

Looking for input - (Friday, May 3, 2013)

2013 Legislative survey - (Tuesday, April 30, 2013)

House majority proposes billions in tax increases - (Monday, April 29, 2013)

Budget plans misguided - (Monday, April 22, 2013)

We prevail and grow stronger - (Friday, April 12, 2013)

Easter/Passover blessings - (Wednesday, March 27, 2013)

Gov. abandons some tax increases - (Friday, March 22, 2013)

Another positive economic forecast for MN - (Monday, March 4, 2013)

Tribute to my dad; healthcare; public employee contracts - (Monday, February 18, 2013)

Protecting Second Amendment; State of the State - (Friday, February 8, 2013)

Committee work picking up at Capitol - (Friday, February 1, 2013)

Gov. reveals raft of tax increases - (Wednesday, January 23, 2013)

2013 session is underway - (Thursday, January 17, 2013)

New legislative session underway - (Thursday, January 17, 2013)

New budget forecast issued - (Friday, December 7, 2012)

Legislative News and Views - Rep. Joe McDonald (R)