Dear Neighbors,
The legislative session is in full swing as committees have started hearing bills and moving legislation through the process here in St. Paul. I am doing my best to represent you and our communities at the capitol. As always, please be sure to reach out to me to share your thoughts, questions, or concerns regarding state government. My contact information is listed at the bottom of this email.
Protecting Small Business
House Democrats are pushing legislation that would result in a massive six-year tax increase on Minnesota businesses.
With inflation soaring to 40-year highs, supply chain issues, workforce challenges, and more, we need to stop House Democrats from punishing businesses with six years of higher taxes at a time when Minnesota has a record-setting $7.7 billion surplus.
I recorded a brief video discussing this topic. Click here or the photo below to watch.
Importance of In-Person Learning
Last week, the Education Policy Committee voted to advance a bill, HF2950, that would make it easier to close schools to in-person learning with as little as one-day notice, with zero required in-person learning options. The bill advanced on a party line vote with all Democrats voting in support and Republicans against.
Now, more than ever, we need to make sure students are back in school for in-person learning.
My House Republican colleagues and I will continue fighting hard to make sure schools stay open and that the rights of parents to have a say in their child's education are respected and upheld.
Click here or the photo below to watch a video where I discuss this important issue.
Staying in Touch
That’s all for today’s update. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to share any thoughts, concerns, or questions you may have. I can be reached by phone at either 651-296-4929 or 701-361-1909. I can also be reached via email at rep.jeff.backer@house.mn.
Have a good day,
Jeff