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Rep. Jeanne Poppe

Poppe: We, as a state, are a community of support

We are a month into the legislative session and committees have been meeting to hear overviews of agency budgets and priorities. Committees meet on a ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, February 7, 2015 5:55 pm

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New legislative session has a new feel

Last November, I was honored to be elected by a majority of the voters of District 27B to my sixth term as state representative. Across ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Sunday, January 25, 2015 6:59 am

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Jobless rate at lowest level in eight years

According to a new report from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, our statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent in September, ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, October 25, 2014 4:42 pm

Rep. Jeanne Poppe

Wishing our students well in 2014-15

This week marked the beginning of a new school year — another opportunity for every child to learn, grow and achieve. Our children’s education is ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, September 6, 2014 5:47 pm

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Session put state on track

Poppe: Legislature addressed budget without gimmicks Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, June 14, 2014 7:06 pm

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Poppe: Legislature keeps state’s fiscal house on sound footing

Legislature keeps state’s fiscal house on sound footing Less than two weeks remain before the Minnesota Legislature’s May 19 constitutional adjournment deadline, which will cap ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Friday, May 9, 2014 8:44 am

FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

Legislative session enters final stretch

A few short weeks remain before the Minnesota Legislature’s May 19 constitutional adjournment deadline. Home heating assistance for low-income families, tax cuts for over one ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 8:26 am

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Minimum wage, equal pay for women, increase will benefit families

Before kicking off a week-long recess, the DFL-led legislature took some significant steps to strengthen Minnesota families. On April 9, state lawmakers in the Minnesota ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, April 16, 2014 10:22 am

Guest Columns

Lawmakers move forward on benefits for greater Minn.

Last week, state lawmakers in the Minnesota House of Representatives moved forward on legislation that includes big benefits for individuals, families and businesses in Greater ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 8:54 am

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Minnesota Legislature’s fast pace continues

Lawmakers recently wrapped up a busy first month of the 2014 Legislative Session. Some of our most noteworthy accomplishments to date include approving additional home ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, March 29, 2014 4:21 pm

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Poppe: Bill to compensate farmers gaining support

Minnesota Agriculture Week takes place from Sunday through Saturday, March 29, in conjunction with National Agriculture Day on Tuesday. It is my pleasure to ask ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, March 22, 2014 4:39 pm

Columnists

Rep. Poppe: Food program legislation tops ag committee priorities

Lawmakers recently completed another productive week at our state capitol. I am pleased we are quickly passing legislation that keeps Minnesota’s economy on the right ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Saturday, March 15, 2014 4:58 pm

FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

Poppe: Heating bill help capped a busy Week 1

On Friday, state lawmakers wrapped up a productive first week back at our state capitol for the 2014 legislative session. We took swift action on ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Thursday, March 6, 2014 8:20 am

FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

Resources available for those who need home heating assistance

In response to the alarming spike in propane costs in our region, the Minnesota Department of Commerce recently announced additional financial assistance for eligible Minnesotans ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Friday, January 31, 2014 8:54 am

FEATURE SPOT -- COLUMN

A testament to Minnesota’s workforce

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced Minnesota’s unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent in October, the lowest it has been in ... Read more

by Jeanne Poppe, Monday, November 25, 2013 9:26 am

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