Last weekend, Minnesota’s Republican party endorsed candidates for US Senate and Governor. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks talks about Adam Schwarze being endorsed for US Senate. Schwarze is a first time candidate for elected office. He wants the US Senate seat currently held by Tina Smith, who isn’t running for re-election. As…
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You may have heard about problems with voting at last weekend’s Minnesota Republican Convention in Duluth. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks attended the convention and he tells us what happened. Despite the glitch that got in the way of the balloting, Gander says the convention atmosphere was positive. At last weekend’s convention,…
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ST. PAUL, MN— Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander speaking to R&J News following Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State speech earlier this week. The East Grand Forks Republican compared Minnesota’s economy from the time before Walz took office and the current situation. Gander was talking about a bill he proposed that would help Minnesota…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gave his final State of the State speech Tuesday night. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks questioned the timing of Governor’s address. Here’s our full interview with Representative Gander:
Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander spoke with R&J News this week about his work on the House Agriculture Committee. The East Grand Forks Republican spoke about a bill that seems to have been sidelined. Gander says DFL members of the committee insisted that a ban on the herbicide paraquat be included in the bill. Things…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you Wednesday. A bill that would address school safety, House File 3493, failed to advance in the House Education Finance Committee on Tuesday. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks, who serves on that committee, says the bill would not have provided protection for non-public…
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A bill that would have lowered Minnesota license tab fees to pre-2023 levels failed to advance in the House transportation committee. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks says the Legislature has to cut down on spending. Meanwhile, there’s another bill about license tabs being considered in St. Paul—this one would raise the fees.
ST. PAUL, MN—A bill has been proposed in the Minnesota Legislature that would allow law enforcement to enter a residence unannounced to check any firearms you might have. R&J News asked State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks about the chances of such a bill passing. Last weekend, Gander was endorsed by District 1…
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ST. PAUL, MN—During a conversation with R&J News last week, Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander said arguably the biggest issue in the Legislature right now is fraud. The East Grand Forks Republican says creating an Office of Inspector General would be a great help. Gander says another priority is to stop fraud before it starts.…
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With the Minnesota Legislature now back together in St.Paul, lawmakers have been introducing bills and looking over others. Recently, Governor Tim Walz proposed a $10 million relief package for small businesses affected by immigration enforcement. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks says he doesn’t see that proposal going anywhere. Representative Gander will talk…
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