A note from Senator Andrew Lang

It is an honor to represent Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville, and Swift counties in the Minnesota State Senate!

We just wrapped up the 2019 legislative session and the result is good news for our region. We came together, across party lines, to pass a responsible state budget that includes critical funding for the programs and services on which Minnesotans rely – and we did it in a true compromise that meets the needs of our state. In addition to passing historic education funding and the first middle class income tax cut in nearly two decades, we also passed billions in funding for roads and bridges, landmark elder care protections, and more – all without raising your taxes.

As always, please keep in touch. My office is always open!

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Tax relief

  • First middle-class income tax cut in nearly two decades
  • Conformity to federal tax law
  • Further cuts to the income tax on Social Security benefits
  • Cuts to small business property taxes
  • Tax breaks for agricultural property

Education

We passed the largest investment in public education in state history – a two percent increase to the per-pupil general education formula in each of the next two school years, plus additional funding for special education and school safety enhancements.

In addition, we boosted support for workforce development & training programs that will help prepare our youth for the jobs of tomorrow.

That amounts to an increase of $1.5 million for St. Cloud Public Schools and $700,000 for Sauk Rapids- Rice Public Schools next year.

Veterans

Support for Minnesota’s veterans & military families

Broadband

An additional $40 million for rural broadband expansion

Elder care

Landmark elder care protections & assisted living licensure

Honoring SPC Ryane Clark

Designating Hwy 23 between New London & Spicer as ‘Ryane Clark Memorial Highway’

Local aid

Boost to Local Government Aid for Greater Minnesota cities & counties

MNLARS

Long-term fix for the state’s failed vehicle licensing and registration system

Mental health

Needed funding for expanded mental health services, including for farmers & students

Health care

Measures to lower health insurance premiums, health care costs & prescription drug prices

Opioid treatment

Aid to crackdown on state’s opioid epidemic & provide addiction treatment

Radical gun control measures

20 cent/gallon gas tax hike

$12 billion tax increase

Nursing home funding cuts

License plate tab fee & vehicle sales tax hikes

Single-payer health care

State Senator Andrew Lang

Proudly representing District 17

Minnesota Senate Building Room 3205
95 University Avenue West
Saint Paul, MN 55155

Office: (651) 296-4918
E-mail: sen.andrew.lang@senate.mn