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Downsizing Government

2017 April 28
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by WCR Program Chair Linda Stanton

You’re invited – Sat. May 6, 2017 from 9 – 11:00 am

Lake Elmo Inn, RSVP by Thurs May 4, 2017

Speaker: Annette Meeks, Founder and CEO of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota – “The size of the federal government has exploded over the last century.  If we believe that the size and scope of state and federal government has grown too large, how do we begin downsizing it?”

To reserve contact: Brian at: 612-462-2163 or email him at: [email protected]

Cost: $20. non-member; $16. members and $10. Students. Join for the year: $25 and it will pay off in 5 meetings.

Each attendee will be eligible for the drawing for a door prize!

Legislative Panel

2017 April 8
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by WCR Program Chair Linda Stanton

We had an interesting and fun morning today hearing from Sen. Karin Housley, Rep. Keith Franke and Rep. Tony Jurgens. It was an insiders view of the Legislature. Sen. Housley explained how busy they are in the Senate this session and happy to be ahead of schedule. She loves chairing the Aging and Long-Term Care Policy committee. Did you know that by 2020 there will be 20 senior citizens for every 1 adult in MN? Rep. Franke was excited to talk about some of the 9 bills he has authored including one to create a strategic plan to reduce HIV/AIDs and another making terrorism a crime in MN. Rep. Jurgens district covers parts of two Counties. One of his big issues this year has been a safety and speed limit issue on Hwy 61 and 316 in Hastings that was in the news as he challenged MNDOT not to raise the speed limit until safety concerns were addressed. We enjoyed getting to know these Legislators better and are proud of their service in the MN Legislature. Thanks so much!

Legislative Panel

2017 March 29
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by WCR Program Chair Linda Stanton

***We will be taking a collection for area food shelves during the spring meetings. If you like please bring a non-perishable food donation***

You’re invited – Sat. Apr. 8, 2017 from 9 – 11:00 am

Lake Elmo Inn, RSVP by Thurs April 6, 2016 – Buffet this month

Speaker(s): Legislative Panel of Washington Co. elected representatives: Confirmed are: Sen. Karin Housley, Rep. Tony Jurgens and Rep. Keith Franke (several are unable to attend)

To reserve contact: Brian at: 612-462-2163 or email him at: [email protected]

Cost: $20. non-member; $16. members and $10. Students. Join for the year: $25 and it will pay off in 5 meetings.

Each attendee will be eligible for the drawing for a door prize!