Rep. Yvonne Selcer: Repeated Message Is For Legislators to Work Together
"The economy shows signs of recovery, but we must continue to work to create jobs and make Minnesota economically competitive."
Dear Neighbors, We are in the middle of a crucial legislative session. As I hear from members of our community, a repeating message is that legislators need to work together and focus on the important issues of jobs and the economy, education, and our Minnesota quality of life. I am listening and taking action. To further the recovery of our economy, I have co-authored legislation to reduce employer tax rates, bring the Southwest Light Rail to our area, increase funding available for business investment, and expand overseas trade opportunities for our Minnesota businesses. The economy shows signs of recovery, but we must continue to work to create jobs and make Minnesota economically competitive. Much attention has been focused on the …
Jeff Simon
9:23 am on Monday, March 4, 2013
Mom, apple pie, and "create jobs". Everyone is for it. To create jobs in the private sector, I agree that Minnesota must be made more competitive. I have heard two trains of thought about what makes Minnesota more competitive. One train of thought says that in order to make Minnesota more competitive and attractive to the job creators, that we need to expand government, have more programs, give … more ›