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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Let the speculation begin. Now that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced he’s not running for a third term, all sorts of names are popping up as possible DFL nominees for Governor in this November’s election. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks lists some possibilities. State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead didn’t…
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Democrats have ended their session boycott in the Minnesota House Representatives, which means that Legislation can start moving through committees. Representative Steve Gander (R-East Grand Forks) tells us more about his priorities for the remainder of the session, which includes fraud prevention and cutting government spending. Gander says he would also like to get some…
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After a standoff over who controls the Minnesota House of Representatives, House Democrats and Republicans agreed to a deal that will give Republicans temporary control and the Speaker of the House position for the next two years. Rep Steve Gander (R-East Grand Forks) gives jis reaction to the new deal. Gander says this agreement will…
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Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander began his first term in St. Paul last week as successor to longtime District 1B Representative Deb Kiel. The East Grand Forks Republican took his oath of office with House DFL members boycotting the ceremony, as well as boycotting all House activities. Gander says in the meantime, he’ll work with…
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