Rep. Bob Dettmer: Minnesota Classrooms Benefit from Improved Budget Outlook
Representative Bob Dettmer (SD39A)
St. Paul- Minnesota classrooms will see dollars sooner than expected because of responsible budgeting by Republican legislative majorities. Through prioritized spending and without increasing the tax burden on hardworking Minnesotans, Republicans turned a $6.2 billion projected budget deficit into a $2.5 billion budget surplus for 2012-13.
A portion of those surplus funds immediately went toward replenishing the state’s cash flow and budget reserve accounts. The remaining $1.6 billion in surplus funds paid off the school shift that was part of the 2011 budget compromise and is beginning to pay back the debt to schools borrowed by the DFL in 2010. School districts received a scheduled payment on December 15th and will receive another payment today, Friday, December 28th.
“The hard work is starting to pay off! I’m pleased that our efforts to encourage job creation and economic growth in Minnesota are now allowing us to pay back schools earlier than anticipated. Minnesota classrooms and our students benefit from today’s improved budget outlook,” said Rep. Bob Dettmer (R-Forest Lake).
School districts in Rep. Dettmer’s area will receive the following amounts from the most recent $1.3 billion in school shift payback:
Chisago Lakes School District $4,595,658
Franconia Public School District $39,039
Forest Lake Public School District $8,986,307
Stillwater Area Public School District $11,454,499
The shift payback amounts will be included in the regularly scheduled payments from the state beginning with the December 15, 2012 payment through June 2013.
“We’ve made significant progress but we can’t stop now. Republicans were able to find solutions for Minnesota’s budget issues without turning to the taxpayer for more money. I hope Governor Dayton and Democrat lawmakers will work with us to continue on a path of economic recovery without increasing the burden on Minnesota families and job creators,” concluded Rep. Dettmer.
WCR Meeting 11/10: The History of Banking in the United States and the Federal Reserve
Next Meeting: Saturday, November 10th- 9:00am
The History of Banking in the United States and the Federal Reserve
Guest Speaker: Michael Swisher
Cost for the meeting and breakfast: $20 (non-members) $15 (Members)*
* Membership dues are $25 for the season (September – September) Please consider buying a membership to support the WCR!
***** RSVP’s are needed, please ******
Please RSVP via evite or e-mail [email protected] by Thursday, November 8th . We need an accurate count for breakfasts prepared for each attendee by the Lake Elmo Inn. (Please also let us know by Friday 11/9 if your plans change so you can avoid an invoice for the meal reserved just for you – thanks! )
WCR October Meeting 10/13: Communicating the Ideas of Liberty
Communicating the Ideas of Liberty
Guest Speaker: Devin Foley, Co-Founder & President of Intellectual Takeout
Join WCR on Saturday, October 13th as we welcome guest speaker Devin Foley, Co-Founder & President of Intellectual Takeout. Mr. Foley will be speaking on how to better communicate the ideas of liberty, an important goal with the upcoming elections. Intellectual Takeout is a non-partisan, educational 501(c)(3) institution based in Minnesota, with staff and volunteers located around the county and even internationally. Since their founding in 2009, they have committed to playing pivotal rolle in reshaping America based on the ideals of a free, just and prosperous society. To do so, they aim to change the very culture of the country by empowering individuals with the knowledge, clarity and confidence to live free.
Prior to co-founding Intellectual Takeout, Devin Foley served as the Director of Development at the Center of the American Experiment, a state-based think tank in Minnesota, where he was responsible for meeting a $1 million annual budget. He has roughly eight years of fundraising and policy experience working for candidates and non-profit organizations. Additionally, he has been on 100.3 KTLK as well as Talk of the Nation on NPR and was named a 2011 Young Leader by the American Swiss Foundation.
Cost for the meeting and breakfast: $20 (non-members) $15 (Members)*
* Membership dues are $25 for the season (September – September) Please consider buying a membership to support the WCR!
***** RSVP’s are needed, please ******
Please RSVP via evite or email [email protected] by Thursday, October 11th. We need an accurate count for breakfasts prepared for each attendee by the Lake Elmo Inn. (Please also let us know by Friday 10/12 if your plans change so you can avoid an invoice for the meal reserved just for you – thanks! )