A note from Senator Bruce Anderson

This year, even with a divided government, we put together a balanced budget. Despite the challenge, we upheld your values, lowered taxes, and passed great reform for Minnesota. As we continue our work over the interim, I look forward to what we will accomplish next session.

As always, I appreciate hearing from each of you. Please contact me any time. The ideas and concerns you share enable me to represent our district well at the capitol. It is an honor to serve our communities.

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Serving our veterans

As chair of the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee, I am committed to honoring our veterans and their families. This year, we passed bills to improve support and opportunities for veterans, and funded initiatives to honor their service and sacrifice. Here are a few of the bills I authored this session:

  • We fully funded the state’s Veterans and Military Affairs budget
  • We passed funding for an expansion of the Veterans Service Center at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. It serves as a space for servicemembers, veterans, and their families to step away from the busyness of the airport and enjoy a few extra amenities while they wait for their flight.
  • Designated June 30 as American Allies Day to honor those who fought on behalf of and alongside our armed forces
  • A Medal of Honor Commemorative Memorial will be located on the State Capitol Mall to recognize all who have displayed tremendous courage defending our country

Our communities

Funding for the Monticello fire station

Tax relief

First middle-class income tax cut in nearly two decades and conformity with federal tax cuts

Education

Increased E-12 education funding through the per-student funding formula

Elder care

Historic elder care reform to protect seniors and vulnerable adults

Life

Stood up for pro-life initiatives

Response to opioid crisis

Steps to address the opioid crisis & provide aid-in-treatment

School safety

Funding to keep schools safe

Social Security

Continued the phase-out of the income tax on Social Security benefits

Anti-2nd Amendment gun control measures such as red flag laws & registration

A 20-cent/gallon gas tax hike

Post-birth abortion laws

Severe funding cuts to nursing homes

$12 billion dollars in total tax increases

Single-payer health care

Tab fee & auto sales tax increases

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State Senator Bruce Anderson

Proudly representing District 29

Minnesota Senate Building Room 3209
95 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55155

Office: (651) 296-5981
E-mail: sen.bruce.anderson@senate.mn