Nearly 40 % of Minnesota legislators are new this year, due in part to redistricting. One of those new members is District 7A House Representative Spencer Igo. He mentioned recently that the Capitol was awash in a flurry of activity after a nearly 3 year absence, thanks to the pandemic. He said he’s trying to…
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District 7A Representative Spencer Igo joined the show to give an update on a fast moving first two weeks of the Legislative Session in St Paul, what priorities he has for the Session, how he’s connecting with returning and first-time legislators, and his work with the District covers 3 separate Counties in NE Minnesota:
Rep. Rob Ecklund was in studio this morning, and talked about the end of session and the fact that important things did not get taken care of. He also gives his thought on possability of a Special Session being called.
Representative Rob Ecklund joined us in studio. Rob discusses things from the border to Broadband services.
By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/12/21) (Aitkin, MN) — Recent actions at the Aitkin County Government Center Building this past week during the Aitkin County Fair drew the attention of District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck in his first conversation since the Legislative Special Session. Representative Lueck first spoke about the recent opening of new trails…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/28/21) (Aitkin, MN) — A majority of bills remain on the agenda for the Special Session of the Minnesota Legislature after our latest conversation with District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck. Representative Lueck says this past week saw movement of bills concerning the environment and rent control under the Governor’s moretreum. …
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/14/21) (Aitkin, MN) — Many issues still remain open as State Legislators head back to the State Capital for a Special Legislative Session with Governor Tim Walz’s COVID-19 Emergency Powers remaining intact. District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck gave us updated information late last week on the State Budget’s current outlook…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/1/21) (Aitkin, MN) — The Memorial Day holiday weekend continued to be a stalemate on the Legislative level, according to our latest conversation with District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck. Representative Lueck touched on the news of Governor Tim Walz’s incentives for receiving a COVID-19 vaccine shot. Given the Legislature is…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (5/31/21) (Aitkin, MN) — Finalizing the next steps in the State Budget among other items remain hanging in the balance for the State Legislature until Governor Tim Walz brings them back for a Special Legislative Session. We briefly chatted with District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck about what to expect in…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (5/17/21) (Aitkin, MN) — May 17th marks two important days for the State of Minnesota. Today marks Tax Day and final day of the 2021 regular Legislative Session. Many issues still stand in the way for the House and Senate to come to a successful conclusion. Before what was supposed to…
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