I want to take this week to reveal the truth about welfare in Minnesota. In August of 2008,Minnesota House Republicans called for an audit and hearings on the subject of out of state welfare spending. The reason for the audit was the discovery that millions of Minnesota's welfare dollars were being spent in states other than Minnesota, through the use of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. Many are not familiar with the EBT card. It is the current form of welfare payment that used to be known as food stamps. Years ago, welfare benefits collectors would receive their allotted amount of food stamps, which looked similar to fake money. It could be used at grocery stores and the like to purchase food for struggling families, and other necessities, such as diapers, formula, and personal hygiene items. Some years back, it was decided that the EBT system would provide a more efficient and less conspicuous way for welfare recipients to use their benefits. The EBT system works similar to a debit card in your checking account: If you've got money in your account, you swipe your EBT card at the cash register, and pay for whatever it is that you're buying.
Now, at first glance, using an EBT card out of state may not seem like such a big deal. I mean, really, who cares if welfare recipients spend their assistance here or in Wisconsin, right?
But there are some very serious flaws in Minnesota's welfare system that make it a VERY big deal. First, these cards can be used anywhere: not just the grocery store or your local discount chain, but also at liquor stores. They can be used to buy cigarettes, lottery tickets, beer, or, you can go to an ATM and just cash out, free to spend your money at the local casino, or to buy street drugs of your choice.
There is also no requirement to show ID when using an EBT card, which leaves them wide open for theft, sending to relatives in other states, or selling on the black market. These things can and do happen.
"There is a financial responsibility on behalf of the citizens of Minnesota to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being abused." said Representative Laura Brod (R-Dist. 25A). "The welfare system in Minnesota is growing exponentially and receiving a great share of the state's budget. We want to take care of families in need, but also ensure that no one is abusing the system for their own financial gain at the expense of Minnesota families struggling to pay their own bills." Brod continued.
Representative Marty Seifert (R-Dist. 21A) said "Government must be held accountable for fiscal responsibility, particularly in cases of fraud or misuse of taxpayer dollars."
Minnesota EBT cards are being used in ALL 50 states, from Alaska to Hawaii. Why is Minnesota welfare money being spent all of the country?
This session, several attempts to bring reform to our vulnerable welfare system were brought forward, and the majority party never even allowed them to be brought to the table. This is completely baffling to me. These cards should be used for necessities. We need to ensure that Minnesota's vulnerable children have the food, diapers and formula that they need, and that our taxpayer dollars are not spent on potentially destructive items such as gambling, tobacco, or alcohol. This could easily be accomplished through simple changes to our welfare system.
Personally, I would work toward the goal of eliminating welfare fraud, and ensuring that welfare is a temporary help and not a lifelong program. We need to help people learn how to care for themselves. I am not talking here about the permanently disabled, or the elderly who cannot care for themselves, but for the many smart and able-bodied Minnesotans who are caught in the difficult to escape trap of the Minnesota Welfare system.
On Monday, April 27, the Democratic majority House passed the HHS Spending Bill-HF 1362. Rather than working on balancing our budget and stop-leaking our ever-growing deficit, the Majority party increased the budget for welfare by 2.2 billion dollars-up 20.47 percent!
For more information on the welfare bill go to www.mnhousegop.com Click on Health & Welfare
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
More on unallotment.......
The governor continues to be attacked by many in the Democratic Legislature and portrayed as a villian for doing the job our Legislature was paid for, but refused to do: bring our budget into balance. The legislature was fully aware of the 6.4 billion dollar deficit when the budget session began. And Governor Pawlenty made it very clear from the outset that he would follow through on his promise to NOT raise taxes on the hardworking, tax-paying folks in the state of Minnesota.
The DFL continues to tell us how much the people are going to suffer with Pawlenty's unallotments. I want to point out that the tax-payers, job-providers, and businesses of Minnesota are already suffering, by the continued over-spending of the DFL majority legislature, and by the simple fact they we are among the top taxed citizens in this country.
The following editorial says it well.
From the Winona Daily News:
What’s more shocking than the outrage Democratic lawmakers around Minnesota expressed when Gov. Tim Pawlenty made his “unallotments” to the state budget?
The answer: Their surprise that Pawlenty actually made cuts to things like social services, local government aid, K-12 education and higher education.
But Pawlenty did everything but smoke signal and telegraph what he was going to do long before the session ended in infamy and shame when the DFL-controlled Legislature decided to abdicate its responsibility and not pass a balanced budget, leaving state government’s future in one lame-duck governor’s hands.
Here’s a sample of the outrage:
“To every Minnesotan who will feel the impact of these cuts, I have this to say: It didn’t have to be this way,” said House Majority Leader Tony Sertich.
He’s right — his party could have done the hard task of making the cuts or finding a budget agreement. His party and its leadership lacked the fortitude and vision to find a budget that worked.
“When the governor said his $100 million unallotment to higher education will only cut 3.6 percent from the University and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, he didn’t include the $40 million he cut with his prior unallotments and the $60 million cut he signed into law this session,” said Rep. Tom Rukavina. “Some people call that dishonest. I call it lying through your teeth.”
But Rukavina doesn’t seem to understand that Pawlenty has been saying he’d cut higher education all along with the rest of the unallotments made public Tuesday.
If Pawlenty is lying, then Rukavina and his party have been traitors of Minnesotans’ trust as they flatly failed to find a balanced budget.
The Democrats believe that if there’s enough smoke, people will believe there’s also fire. But all the bluster and outrage coming from somewhere near St. Paul is posturing and pandering of the worst kind because it’s nothing more than partisan politics.
Like it or not, Pawlenty was true to his word. He cut what he said he would. Those who would believe otherwise simply didn’t listen or shouldn’t be leading this state through these very turbulent times. (House and Senate leadership, we’re looking in your direction.)
It’s fine to be outraged at cutting funding to our children, to the elderly, to those in college who are our future, to those who cannot help themselves. We are also upset.
But don’t forget the DFL gave Pawlenty the power to unallot.
So if you’re thinking about directing rage at someone — pause for a moment when you think about aiming criticism at Pawlenty.
Pawlenty remained true to his word — whatever that is worth.
And speaking of worth, the only thing worth less than talk was the inaction of the
DFL-controlled Legislature that did everything but pass a budget.
Keep in mind their failure didn’t stop most members from successfully collecting a paycheck or per diems, despite record state revenue shortfalls.
There’s a word for taking money and not doing a job, isn’t there?
By Darrell Ehrlick, editor, on behalf of the Winona Daily News editorial board, which also includes publisher Rusty Cunningham and deputy editor Jerome Christenson. To comment, call (507) 453-3507 or send e-mail to letters@winonadailynews.com.
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The DFL continues to tell us how much the people are going to suffer with Pawlenty's unallotments. I want to point out that the tax-payers, job-providers, and businesses of Minnesota are already suffering, by the continued over-spending of the DFL majority legislature, and by the simple fact they we are among the top taxed citizens in this country.
The following editorial says it well.
From the Winona Daily News:
What’s more shocking than the outrage Democratic lawmakers around Minnesota expressed when Gov. Tim Pawlenty made his “unallotments” to the state budget?
The answer: Their surprise that Pawlenty actually made cuts to things like social services, local government aid, K-12 education and higher education.
But Pawlenty did everything but smoke signal and telegraph what he was going to do long before the session ended in infamy and shame when the DFL-controlled Legislature decided to abdicate its responsibility and not pass a balanced budget, leaving state government’s future in one lame-duck governor’s hands.
Here’s a sample of the outrage:
“To every Minnesotan who will feel the impact of these cuts, I have this to say: It didn’t have to be this way,” said House Majority Leader Tony Sertich.
He’s right — his party could have done the hard task of making the cuts or finding a budget agreement. His party and its leadership lacked the fortitude and vision to find a budget that worked.
“When the governor said his $100 million unallotment to higher education will only cut 3.6 percent from the University and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, he didn’t include the $40 million he cut with his prior unallotments and the $60 million cut he signed into law this session,” said Rep. Tom Rukavina. “Some people call that dishonest. I call it lying through your teeth.”
But Rukavina doesn’t seem to understand that Pawlenty has been saying he’d cut higher education all along with the rest of the unallotments made public Tuesday.
If Pawlenty is lying, then Rukavina and his party have been traitors of Minnesotans’ trust as they flatly failed to find a balanced budget.
The Democrats believe that if there’s enough smoke, people will believe there’s also fire. But all the bluster and outrage coming from somewhere near St. Paul is posturing and pandering of the worst kind because it’s nothing more than partisan politics.
Like it or not, Pawlenty was true to his word. He cut what he said he would. Those who would believe otherwise simply didn’t listen or shouldn’t be leading this state through these very turbulent times. (House and Senate leadership, we’re looking in your direction.)
It’s fine to be outraged at cutting funding to our children, to the elderly, to those in college who are our future, to those who cannot help themselves. We are also upset.
But don’t forget the DFL gave Pawlenty the power to unallot.
So if you’re thinking about directing rage at someone — pause for a moment when you think about aiming criticism at Pawlenty.
Pawlenty remained true to his word — whatever that is worth.
And speaking of worth, the only thing worth less than talk was the inaction of the
DFL-controlled Legislature that did everything but pass a budget.
Keep in mind their failure didn’t stop most members from successfully collecting a paycheck or per diems, despite record state revenue shortfalls.
There’s a word for taking money and not doing a job, isn’t there?
By Darrell Ehrlick, editor, on behalf of the Winona Daily News editorial board, which also includes publisher Rusty Cunningham and deputy editor Jerome Christenson. To comment, call (507) 453-3507 or send e-mail to letters@winonadailynews.com.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Why "unallotment"
Today Governor Pawlenty began the difficult task of unallotment. Unallotment was, of course, not the governor's first choice. But since the legislature couldn't agree on how to solve yet another astronomical budget deficit, he had little choice. Overspending can be dealt with one of two ways: 1. Control spending, or 2. Raise taxes.
Among the proposals from the Democratic legislature for the state's 2.7 billion shortfall:
Increase income tax on all Minnesotans. The rate change would have been: 5.35% rate increased to 6%, 7.05 rate to 7.7%, 7.85% to 8.5%. The Democrats also wanted to create a new 9.25% rate. They also proposed doubling the cigarette tax from 48 cents to $1.02 cents per pack, and raising alcohol taxes, including doubling the receipt tax and per drink taxes on wine, beer and distilled spirits.
Other "revenue enhancements" included a proposal to end the sales tax exemption on the private sale of boats, RVs and snowmobiles, imposing an i-Tunes tax -(tax you when you download music from Internet based sellers) and the list goes on and on.
Democrats proposed repealing tax credits for K-12 education expenses, dependent care expenses, long-term care insurance premiums and the gas tax credit; as well as take away itemized deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest and charitable contributions.
Simply reading of these astronomical proposed tax increases is exhausting. Minnesotans have been tightening their belts substantially the last few years in an effort to climb out of financial struggles brought on by skyrocketing gas prices, food prices, and a slew of layoffs that was accelerated due to the continue raising of corporate taxes in Minnesota. Yet, the Democratic legislature saw absolutely no need to reign in their out of control spending.
While we citizens work so very hard to live within our means during these tough economic times, let me ask if any of the following budget expenses are necessities to you:
$200,000 from the workforce development fund to the "Indigenous Earthkeepers" program for American Indian youth environmental education and training.
$32.75 million
To forgive debt on a loan to the City of St. Paul. Taxpayers have already "forgiven" $17 million of St.Paul's debt.
$25,000
To members of a farmers market association for members who incurred crop damages as a result of a hail storm in 2008.
Over $65,593,000 (in 2008/2009)
For "integration aid" to schools. Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-Dist 36B) investigated aid and here are some examples of what this money was being spent on: see:http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/2005/integrev.htm
* After school soccer $3,000
* Art Exhibit $7,500
* Collaborative coordinator $43,000
* Cultural liaison officer, salary & benefits $125,000
* Culturally responsive teacher training $ 15,000
* Equity coach $74,000
* Ethnic celebrations $ 3,000
* Field trip scholarships $ 10,000
* 5th grade kindness retreat $ 5,000
* Food & snack for ethnic celebrations $ 4,000
* Integration program coordinator $ 99,000
* Secretary to IPC $ 57,600
* Newcomers program teacher $ 113,000
* Pen Pal book club $ 3,500
* 6 step hip hop program $2,000
Other examples of proposed spending include;
3 million for auto repairs, auto loans, and auto purchase grants to individuals who are eligible to receive MFIP (a.k.a. welfare) benefits for those who have lost eligibility for benefits due to earnings in the prior 12 months.
$500,000 for composting grants
The following money comes from grants to artists......
$590,000 in grants for artists to travel around the world since 2003
$5,000 for a grant to a Bloomington man to "finish hand coloring 'Boris', an animation about overcoming difficult circumstances to live a happy life."
$2,000 for a Mpls woman to revise her memoir entitled "My Transgender Husband: A Love Story."
$6,000 for a Mpls woman to photograph, among other things, closed Dairy Queens in the winter time.
$12.4 million for grants like the ones above in this year's "jobs" bill.
I have listed these things because you deserve to know the truth. The media and the Democratic majority are portraying our governor as the "bad guy" in not allowing the Democrats to raise taxes. He is one courageous man in calling them on their bluff. When Minnesotans - both private citizens and businesses-are having to tighten their belts to make ends meet in these very difficult econ mic times, Minnesota government needs to do the same. We should be commending Governor Pawlenty for having the courage and the discipline to make the tough decisions when no one else would. I can assure you that I would never vote for these expenditures with the hard-earned tax-payer dollars. Minnesota's constitution requires that our state live within a balanced budget . It is the responsibility of our elected officials to uphold that constitution and spend our tax dollars wisely. Let's remind them next November of our wishes for elected officials to do just that.
Among the proposals from the Democratic legislature for the state's 2.7 billion shortfall:
Increase income tax on all Minnesotans. The rate change would have been: 5.35% rate increased to 6%, 7.05 rate to 7.7%, 7.85% to 8.5%. The Democrats also wanted to create a new 9.25% rate. They also proposed doubling the cigarette tax from 48 cents to $1.02 cents per pack, and raising alcohol taxes, including doubling the receipt tax and per drink taxes on wine, beer and distilled spirits.
Other "revenue enhancements" included a proposal to end the sales tax exemption on the private sale of boats, RVs and snowmobiles, imposing an i-Tunes tax -(tax you when you download music from Internet based sellers) and the list goes on and on.
Democrats proposed repealing tax credits for K-12 education expenses, dependent care expenses, long-term care insurance premiums and the gas tax credit; as well as take away itemized deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest and charitable contributions.
Simply reading of these astronomical proposed tax increases is exhausting. Minnesotans have been tightening their belts substantially the last few years in an effort to climb out of financial struggles brought on by skyrocketing gas prices, food prices, and a slew of layoffs that was accelerated due to the continue raising of corporate taxes in Minnesota. Yet, the Democratic legislature saw absolutely no need to reign in their out of control spending.
While we citizens work so very hard to live within our means during these tough economic times, let me ask if any of the following budget expenses are necessities to you:
$200,000 from the workforce development fund to the "Indigenous Earthkeepers" program for American Indian youth environmental education and training.
$32.75 million
To forgive debt on a loan to the City of St. Paul. Taxpayers have already "forgiven" $17 million of St.Paul's debt.
$25,000
To members of a farmers market association for members who incurred crop damages as a result of a hail storm in 2008.
Over $65,593,000 (in 2008/2009)
For "integration aid" to schools. Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-Dist 36B) investigated aid and here are some examples of what this money was being spent on: see:http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/2005/integrev.htm
* After school soccer $3,000
* Art Exhibit $7,500
* Collaborative coordinator $43,000
* Cultural liaison officer, salary & benefits $125,000
* Culturally responsive teacher training $ 15,000
* Equity coach $74,000
* Ethnic celebrations $ 3,000
* Field trip scholarships $ 10,000
* 5th grade kindness retreat $ 5,000
* Food & snack for ethnic celebrations $ 4,000
* Integration program coordinator $ 99,000
* Secretary to IPC $ 57,600
* Newcomers program teacher $ 113,000
* Pen Pal book club $ 3,500
* 6 step hip hop program $2,000
Other examples of proposed spending include;
3 million for auto repairs, auto loans, and auto purchase grants to individuals who are eligible to receive MFIP (a.k.a. welfare) benefits for those who have lost eligibility for benefits due to earnings in the prior 12 months.
$500,000 for composting grants
The following money comes from grants to artists......
$590,000 in grants for artists to travel around the world since 2003
$5,000 for a grant to a Bloomington man to "finish hand coloring 'Boris', an animation about overcoming difficult circumstances to live a happy life."
$2,000 for a Mpls woman to revise her memoir entitled "My Transgender Husband: A Love Story."
$6,000 for a Mpls woman to photograph, among other things, closed Dairy Queens in the winter time.
$12.4 million for grants like the ones above in this year's "jobs" bill.
I have listed these things because you deserve to know the truth. The media and the Democratic majority are portraying our governor as the "bad guy" in not allowing the Democrats to raise taxes. He is one courageous man in calling them on their bluff. When Minnesotans - both private citizens and businesses-are having to tighten their belts to make ends meet in these very difficult econ mic times, Minnesota government needs to do the same. We should be commending Governor Pawlenty for having the courage and the discipline to make the tough decisions when no one else would. I can assure you that I would never vote for these expenditures with the hard-earned tax-payer dollars. Minnesota's constitution requires that our state live within a balanced budget . It is the responsibility of our elected officials to uphold that constitution and spend our tax dollars wisely. Let's remind them next November of our wishes for elected officials to do just that.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
What good idea is next? Mandatory broccoli eating?
How far will our liberal legistature go in mandating what's best for you?
Well, it's official. One of the last of the "victories" of our house session debates will be put into action today. It is the mandatory seat belt law. Yes, folks can now be pulled over as a primary offense if a police officer believes that he or she is not wearing their seat belt. This issue was discussed and passed on the last day of session and had a long and spirited debate.
There were several amendments offered....allowing juries to hear whether or not a person was wearing a seatbelt or not - (Rep Kohls 34A Victoria), and Rep. Steve Drazkowski R28B asked for the removal of the word "primary" in his amendment.
There were many interesting arguments to vote NO on this bill during the debate. Bobby Champion (DFL 58B) mentioned the fact that 87% of Minnesota citizen's are already in compliance with wearing a seat belt and that this number is so high due to successful education, not mandatory enforcement. Rep Cy Thao (DFL-65A) spoke to the fact that he himself has been pulled over for no reason, and stated that " racial profiling does happen." Carlos Mariani (DFL 65B) - gave a personal story about his family's experience of being racially profiled. In this instance, his daughter's two friends ended up being jailed and his car was impounded.
Rep Bud Nornes (R-10A Fergus Falls) spoke about law-abiding senior citizens who will now be made to be criminals because of their choice to not wear a seat belt. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety itself reports that during 2006-2008, there were 1,096 vehicle occupants killed on Minnesota roads, and that only 518 of them were unbelted(http://www.dps.state.mn.us/ Minnesota Seat Belt Overview). While this is indeed a large number of lives that could have been saved, the fact remains that there were more occupants who were wearing seat belts killed than there were not wearing seat belts.
Representative Buesgens (R-Dist. 35B) spoke about all the good ideas the legislature could enact, such as mandatory eating of broccoli, mandatory exercise, wearing a helmet inside your car, etc.....there are lots of good ideas. He also stated that we should consider the price of accepting federal money in relation to the cost of forfeiting our freedoms. Other representatives concurred with comments such as "People can care for themselves" and "this bill is crumbling away at people's liberties."
The bipartisan objection to this bill was very compelling. Representatives from both sides of the aisle were very aware of the legalistic approach to this bill. Nonetheless, the current representatives from District 56 and many others voted in favor of this law. The vote was 73-60 and passed.
I do agree with the use of seat belts, and I believe that they do indeed, in most instances, save lives. Nevertheless, I would have voted to retain the liberties of the citizens of Minnesota and I would trust the individuals to decide for themselves how to live their lives.
Looks like it really is "Buckle up or pay".
Well, it's official. One of the last of the "victories" of our house session debates will be put into action today. It is the mandatory seat belt law. Yes, folks can now be pulled over as a primary offense if a police officer believes that he or she is not wearing their seat belt. This issue was discussed and passed on the last day of session and had a long and spirited debate.
There were several amendments offered....allowing juries to hear whether or not a person was wearing a seatbelt or not - (Rep Kohls 34A Victoria), and Rep. Steve Drazkowski R28B asked for the removal of the word "primary" in his amendment.
There were many interesting arguments to vote NO on this bill during the debate. Bobby Champion (DFL 58B) mentioned the fact that 87% of Minnesota citizen's are already in compliance with wearing a seat belt and that this number is so high due to successful education, not mandatory enforcement. Rep Cy Thao (DFL-65A) spoke to the fact that he himself has been pulled over for no reason, and stated that " racial profiling does happen." Carlos Mariani (DFL 65B) - gave a personal story about his family's experience of being racially profiled. In this instance, his daughter's two friends ended up being jailed and his car was impounded.
Rep Bud Nornes (R-10A Fergus Falls) spoke about law-abiding senior citizens who will now be made to be criminals because of their choice to not wear a seat belt. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety itself reports that during 2006-2008, there were 1,096 vehicle occupants killed on Minnesota roads, and that only 518 of them were unbelted(http://www.dps.state.mn.us/ Minnesota Seat Belt Overview). While this is indeed a large number of lives that could have been saved, the fact remains that there were more occupants who were wearing seat belts killed than there were not wearing seat belts.
Representative Buesgens (R-Dist. 35B) spoke about all the good ideas the legislature could enact, such as mandatory eating of broccoli, mandatory exercise, wearing a helmet inside your car, etc.....there are lots of good ideas. He also stated that we should consider the price of accepting federal money in relation to the cost of forfeiting our freedoms. Other representatives concurred with comments such as "People can care for themselves" and "this bill is crumbling away at people's liberties."
The bipartisan objection to this bill was very compelling. Representatives from both sides of the aisle were very aware of the legalistic approach to this bill. Nonetheless, the current representatives from District 56 and many others voted in favor of this law. The vote was 73-60 and passed.
I do agree with the use of seat belts, and I believe that they do indeed, in most instances, save lives. Nevertheless, I would have voted to retain the liberties of the citizens of Minnesota and I would trust the individuals to decide for themselves how to live their lives.
Looks like it really is "Buckle up or pay".
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
What Difference Can ONE Vote Make?
I am going to share this week some legislative information about an issue very near and dear to my heart. It concerns the subject of abortion, and while I am not a one-issue candidate, I believe a politician's views on the right to life are critical, as those views influence many of the decisions that need to be made by a legislator. On April 27, 2009, HF 1362, amendment 522 was offered by State Representative Fritz, who serves Faribault for the DFL(26B). This amendment would have discontinued taxpayer funding for abortion in Minnesota. There was discussion from Democrats and Republicans alike, with speakers reminding their peers that many, many Minnesotans are outraged by the practice of abortion and the killing of our pre-born children. Rep. Gottwald (R-15A-St. Cloud) pleaded with members to vote "yes", as the majority of Minnesotans do NOT want their tax dollars funding the ending of human life. Rep. Liebling (D-Dist. 30A Rochester) urged members to vote "no" on the amendment, citing fear of court challenges. Can we find no better reason than that to direct our tax dollars away from destructive practices such as abortion? And is it really ok to force Minnesotans that respect and value the life of the pre-born child to spend their tax dollars destroying that life?
The vote was taken, and it ended in a tie-66 aye's and 66 no's, which meant that the amendment had failed. I have thought often since that day about the fact that if just ONE more pro-life representative were in the House, we would have had a huge victory for the taxpayers in Minnesota and would have presumably saved the lives of many pre-born children. In our area of District 56, both representatives from A and B voted against this amendment. Had Lee Bohlsen or myself been sitting in those seats, this amendment would have passed.
In doing my research for this post, I found that there were nearly 100 tie votes this year in the Minnesota House. We will be looking at some of those votes in future posts to show the people once again the difference that ONE vote can make.
The vote was taken, and it ended in a tie-66 aye's and 66 no's, which meant that the amendment had failed. I have thought often since that day about the fact that if just ONE more pro-life representative were in the House, we would have had a huge victory for the taxpayers in Minnesota and would have presumably saved the lives of many pre-born children. In our area of District 56, both representatives from A and B voted against this amendment. Had Lee Bohlsen or myself been sitting in those seats, this amendment would have passed.
In doing my research for this post, I found that there were nearly 100 tie votes this year in the Minnesota House. We will be looking at some of those votes in future posts to show the people once again the difference that ONE vote can make.
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