Dear Neighbors,
Remember to come to tomorrow's town hall meeting hosted by your Senate District 9 team consisting of Rep. Tom Murphy, Sen. Jordan Rasmussen, and myself. The meeting will be at the Dalton Community Center and is set to begin at 9:00 AM. Hope to see you there!
Misplaced Priorities
Earlier this week, Democrats approved a bill that will legalize cannabis use in Minnesota. This is just the latest example of their misplaced priorities.
Click here or the photo below to watch a brief video I recorded on this issue.
Nursing homes are being left behind by Democrats' and Gov. Walz budget proposal. Watch the video below to hear my comments about the importance of funding nursing homes and caring for seniors.
Yesterday, Democrats passed their Tax bill. In it, they raise taxes by $2.2 billion. This is just a sliver of their overall plan to raise taxes by nearly $10 billion across their budget proposal. Click here or the photo below to watch.
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 | |  |