Balanced Budget' Subcommittee Holds First Hearing
ST. PAUL – Rep. Loren Solberg was recently appointed to the budget subcommittee of Planning and Fiscal Policy by Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher. The first meeting was held on October 19th, and it was a productive start to the important work ahead. The charge of this subcommittee is to build on the bipartisan recommendations of the Minnesota Leadership summit held in September. At the subcommittee hearing, members listened to testimony from economic experts and discussed how to address the historic budget challenges facing Minnesota in the upcoming biennium as well as the budget challenges of the future.
"We need to have an honest and open discussion with the public about the steep challenges we face with our state budget both now and into the future," said Solberg. "The state budget can only be addressed if we put all available options on the table and work with leaders across the political spectrum toward our shared goal of lasting economic prosperity. I'm glad to have the opportunity to work on this critically important issue for the future of our state."
In September, 12 former governors and legislative leaders participated in a first of its kind summit to explore our state budget challenges. The group issued recommendations for addressing the historic budget deficit Minnesota will face in the upcoming biennium, which could equal almost one-fifth of projected state spending. The recommendations from summit participants included: combining spending cuts with revenue increases to preserve state priorities; creating and maintaining an appropriate budget reserve; and strictly matching spending to revenue in each biennial budget, without the use of spending shifts or accounting gimmicks. Solberg said the former leaders made it clear our budget problems required immediate action to restore and sustain Minnesota's economic edge.
"The longer we wait to address our state budget concerns, the larger the problem becomes," said Solberg. "I'm hopeful this subcommittee can work together to form a proactive guide we can utilize next session so that we can begin positioning Minnesota for a stable budget and lasting economic recovery."
Other members appointed to the subcommittee include:
Senate Majority Leader Sen. Larry Pogemiller, DFL – Minneapolis
Rep. Lyndon Carlson, DFL – Crystal, chair of the House Finance committee
· Senate Minority Leader Sen. David Senjem, R-Rochester.
· Senate President James Metzen, DFL-South St. Paul.
· Sen. Don Betzold, DFL-Fridley, chair of the Senate's State Government Budget Division.
· Sen. Dick Cohen, DFL-St. Paul, chair of the Senate Finance Committee.
· House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove.
· Rep. Thomas Huntley, DFL-Duluth, chair of the House Health Care and Human Services Finance Division.
· Rep. Ann Lenczewski, DFL-Bloomington, chair of the House Tax Committee.
State Rep. Loren Solberg
News Release
Minnesota House of Representatives Contact: Sandy Connolly
District 3B (651) 296-2365 (651) 296-8877
349 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 sandy.connolly@house.mn
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
This week at the Grand Rapids Area Library October 11
Check it out @ your Library™
What's Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library
October 11 2009
Sign up for Computer Classes
We are collaborating with Northern Community Internet to provide a series of workshops on using internet tools.
Going Online Series
Continues October 15 and covers using online tools such as calendars, document creation and photo sharing, social networking tools such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter, and doing online searching.
Register by Wednesday morning, October 14. We need 2 more sign-ups to continue the series.
Register through Community Education at www.getlearning.org. You can register for one class or the entire series. 327-5730
Fishing Fun for all ages
Thursday, October 15 @ 7:00 p.m. - Ice Fishing... Through a generous grant from the Friends of the St. Paul Library, the Library will host 2009 Minnesota Book Award Finalist, Greg Breining discussing his book, A Hard Water World.
Other activities around this program include:
Making a fish craft in the Children's Library on Oct 28 at 3:30 - for school age children.
Guess the fish in a jar the whole month of October and win prizes.
Greet Wally the Walleye on loan from DNR Fisheries, and learn more about fish.
Scavenger Hunt in the library for teens the whole month of October - win prizes for completing the hunt and have your name entered in a drawing for tackle box.
Visit a display of lures, rods, reels and fishing paraphernalia on loan from Bob Halver.
Meet the Friends of the Library and join this important organization that supports the library! National Friends of the Library Membership Drive is Oct 18-24. The Grand Rapids Area Friends will be Fishing for New Friends during Oct. They will provide icy treats at the program and be around the library on Oct 15 to meet and greet interested new members.
Teen Activities
Friday, October 16 Twilight movie showing
Teen Read Week October 18-24 Read Beyond Reality
Prizes! Stop in Teen Universe and answer the question of the month for a chance to win a prize!
Friday, October 23 3:30-4:30 Teen Book Talk
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Stop at the Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.
More info and the complete schedule is on the Teen page at: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm
Kids' events:
Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30
Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.
Monday, October 19, 3:30. Kid's Art Workshop with the Creativity Tank 21, 3:30 Drawing in the style of Ed Emberly. Learn how to draw based on Ed Emberly's books. This is another fun art workshop for kids in grades K-4. Pre-registration is required. Call 327-8823
Thursday, October 22nd Family Movie Night
Saturday, October 24 @ 10:30 am:
Dad and Me Story Time
Saturday, October 31 @ 10:30 am:
Family Story Time
Thursday, October 22nd at noon - African Adventures with Mary Shideler.
A repeat of Mary's popular September program about her travels in Africa.
Wednesday, October 21st 12:00 noon: Great Decisions Discussion Series with the topic Cuba We have copies of the briefing books for use in the Library and available for checkout.
More background info on the Foreign Policy Association Website
Food for Fines! All month long.
Up to $10.00 in recent fines will be waived with the donation of food items. Donations benefit 2nd Harvest Food Shelf.
Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com
For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
Marcia L. Anderson
Director
Grand Rapids Area Library
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-7640
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Sunday, October 4, 2009
News from the Library - October events at the Library
Check it out @ your Library™
What's Happening at the Grand Rapids Area Library
October 2009
NEW! Saturday Story Times for kids start this Saturday at 10:30!
Each Saturday morning we'll have a story time for kids. Kids of all ages are welcome!
October 3 and 10 10:30 am:
Preschool Story Time*
*Preschool story times focus on preschool skills, but all ages are welcome to attend
October 6th 7 pm Ghost Stories and Legends of Minnesota
Author Michael Norman talks about his book: The Nearly Departed: Minnesota Ghost Stories and Legends
Kids' events:
Book Times on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30
Have a fun time with books, rhymes and songs, plus a snack and a craft.
Monday, October 19, 3:30. Kid's Art Workshop with the Creativity Tank 21, 3:30 Drawing in the style of Ed Emberly. Learn how to draw based on Ed Emberly's books. This is another fun art workshop for kids in grades K-4. Pre-registration is required. Call 327-8823
Saturday, October 24 @ 10:30 am:
Dad and Me Story Time
Saturday, October 31 @ 10:30 am:
Family Story Time
Fishing Fun for all ages
Thursday, October 15 @ 7:00 p.m. - Ice Fishing... Through a generous grant from the Friends of the St. Paul Library, the Library will host 2009 Minnesota Book Award Finalist, Greg Breining discussing his book, A Hard Water World.
Other activities around this program include:
Making a fish craft in the Children's Library on Oct 28 at 3:30 - for school age children.
Guess the fish in a jar the whole month of October and win prizes.
Greet Wally the Walleye on loan from DNR Fisheries, and learn more about fish.
Scavenger Hunt in the library for teens the whole month of October - win prizes for completing the hunt and have your name entered in a drawing for tackle box.
Visit a display of lures, rods, reels and fishing paraphernalia on loan from Bob Halver.
Meet the Friends of the Library and join this important organization that supports the library! National Friends of the Library Membership Drive is Oct 18-24. The Grand Rapids Area Friends will be Fishing for New Friends during Oct. They will provide icy treats at the program and be around the library on Oct 15 to meet and greet interested new members.
Computer Classes
We are collaborating with Northern Community Internet to provide two series of workshops on using internet tools.
Going Online Series
Begins October 8 and covers, email, using online tools such as calendars, document creation and photo sharing, social networking tools such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter, and doing online searching.
Using Online Tools to Build Your Business
Starts October 6th and is aimed at helping businesses learn about online tools that can be used for promoting a business.
Register through Community education at www.getlearning.org. You can register for one class or the entire series.
Teen Activities
Teen Read Week October 18-24 Read Beyond Reality
Friday, October 16 Twilight movie showing
Prizes! Stop in Teen Universe and answer the question of the month for a chance to win a prize!
Friday, October 23 3:30-4:30 Teen Book Talk
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Stop at the Reference Desk to pick up a copy of the book.
More info and the complete schedule is on the Teen page at: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us/teens.htm
Thursday, October 22nd at noon - African Adventures with Mary Shideler.
A repeat of Mary's popular September program about her travels in Africa.
Wednesday, October 21st 12:00 noon: Great Decisions Discussion Series with the topic Cuba We have copies of the briefing books for use in the Library and available for checkout.
More background info on the Foreign Policy Association Website
Food for Fines! All month long.
Up to $10.00 in recent fines will be waived with the donation of food items. Donations benefit 2nd Harvest Food Shelf.
Check out the Library's Blog at www.grandrapidsarealibrary.blogspot.com
For more details on any of the programs, go to the Library's Web Site: www.grandrapids.lib.mn.us
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