Letters to the Editor
To The Editor,
State Legislature has taken the Governor to court. How did we get here?
The process this year has me concerned. The State Legislature passed TWO budget bills. The first one was done Late April or early May and the Governor sent it back signing none of it. The second was done...
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Long Prairie-Community Education would like to take this opportunity to thank the communities and partners of Long Prairie and Grey Eagle for the support for our programs this past year. Our programs would not be as robust and comprehensive without your support. Thank you also to...
Letter to the Editor:
Thursday, June 15, 2017 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. On that day, communities in the United States and all over the world sponsor events to highlight the growing tragic issue of elder abuse.
Individuals, both young and old, should know that the U.S. Administration on...
To the Editor:
Donald Trump, petulantly whining about “fairness”, pulled the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement last week. Trump quit the game, walking off the field, and in the process abdicated leadership both at home and across the world in the movement to transition the world...
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Last week Governor Dayton vetoed most of the GOP budget bills. They all came to his desk with similar flaws; they failed to use the budget surplus to invest in the future of Minnesota and they contained policy provisions that did not belong in budget bills, violating a provision...
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While observing politics the last fifty years it seems one of two things happen. When the Republicans are in power they cut too much. The Democrats get control and spend too much. The cutters are in control this year.
There are things that may need cutting, but not $30 million from...
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The legislature has to wrap up its business in a few weeks, but in their haste to finish up, one thing is becoming clear. Senator Gazelka and the Republican majority don’t believe in local democracy. An astonishing number of bills that Senator Gazelka promoted and voted for, from...
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The telecommunications networks are trying once again to do away with state regulatory oversight.
H.F. 1665 is legislation that would prohibit discriminatory pricing, service quality rules and protection against having your phone shut off without notice.
This bill would eliminate...
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Every year, millions of people’s lives are forever changed by crime. They are our families, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Crime victims often struggle to work, pay bills, or support their loved ones. Many have life-changing injuries and need long-term care and support.
April...
To the Editor:
In the 1960 and 1970’s there were movies and novels about Big Government watching your every move. Most people thought that it would never happen. In March of 2017 we are beginning to learn that it has been going on for the last fifteen years.
We are starting to understand that it...
