Dear Neighbors,
We are entering the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session, and as is the case most years, activity in St. Paul will begin to pick up beginning next week. I expect several omnibus supplemental budget bills to start making their way to the House Floor early next week for debate and votes.
Remember, last year, Democrats spent the entire $18 billion budget surplus, raised taxes by nearly $10 billion, and grew overall spending by 40%.
State government is already fully funded, at levels we have never seen before. We do not need to be spending even MORE money this year. That’s why I plan to vote “no” on these supplemental budget bills.
I will have more information about these proposals as they make their way to the House Floor for votes next week.
Many of you have reached out to me this week to share your thoughts and concerns regarding the recent news of Woodbury Senator, Nicole Mitchell, being charged with 1st Degree Burglary.
If you’d like to read about the situation, I encourage you to click here for the background information.
With Senator Mitchell’s availability to participate in the final month of session unknown, the Senate is now evenly split 33-33 between Republican and Democrat members.
Here are a few thoughts on the situation from myself:
Stay tuned to this as it is likely to have several more twists and turns before it is resolved.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to share any thoughts or concerns you may have about state government or the job I'm doing as your representative. It would be great to talk with you. I can be reached by phone at 651-296-8237 or via email at rep.brian.daniels@house.mn.
Have a good weekend,
Brian