April 12th, 2010
On April 10 I was privileged to meet with the officers of the 34th (Red Bull) Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard. I expressed to them our sincere thanks for the Division’s long service in Iraq. Like their families, we are all glad to have them safely home again.
The 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division (1/34th BCT) is headquartered at the Bloomington National Guard Armory on West 98th Street. This unit is capable of supporting the US Army with a trained and ready combat force. These soldiers also are prepared to support the State of Minnesota’s civil authorities in a disaster. You can read more about the 34th (Red Bull) Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard here.
April 7th, 2010
Everybody in our area knows that the Highway 169 / Interstate 494 interchange is the source of constant frustration and traffic delays. However, many are unaware that it is rated as the second most dangerous interchange in Minnesota. It has been this way for years, and improvements are long overdue.
This is why I was pleased that MinnDOT finally added it to a list of high-priority projects to be accomplished this year. The result should be less frustration, better traffic conditions, and–most important of all–significantly safer driving conditions.
You can read my press release about the announcement here.
March 3rd, 2010
As a member of the Small Business Caucus, I have worked hard on bipartisan initiatives to improve the climate for small businesses in Minnesota.
One result of that work is a bill that I authored to create a new tax credit for research and development expenditures. I believe that this initiative can play a key role in laying the groundwork for economic recovery and in enhancing Minnesota’s long-run competitiveness.
You can read the full press release describing the bill here.
February 4th, 2010
On February 4 the Sun-Current newspaper published my letter outlining my legislative priorities for the 2010 session. To read my entire letter, click here.
