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10/30/2023

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10/13/2023

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MN Rep John Poston Benefit

10/13/2023

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Elephant Club Gala

10/13/2023

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Affiliate Update

10/13/2023

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Chairman's Corner

10/13/2023

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Join us for our next Meeting!

9/4/2023

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Republicans and conservatives are welcome to join us at our next monthly meeting On September 11th!  The board will discuss early voting, fall activities, and will recap the highly successful Lincoln Reagan Republican Dinner!
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2024 Key Dates

9/4/2023

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February 27th, 2024: Precinct Caucus
March 5th, 2024: Presidential Primary
March 9th-April 15th, 2024: BPAU Conventions
April 27th-May 15th, 2024: 8th Congressional District Conventions
May 16th-18th, 2024: State Conventions
July 15th-18th, 2024: Republican National Convention


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lEGISLATIVE uPDATE FROM mATT bLISS

7/6/2023

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Dear Neighbor,
A whole host of new laws are set to take effect in Minnesota on July 1, coinciding with the start of the new fiscal year. But, before we get to that, I want to wish you a happy and safe Independence Day holiday weekend. I look forward to parades in Longville, Walker and Bemidji over the next few days and hope you are able to get out to local celebrations as well.
And, as always, please do your part to support our local businesses during this important season for them.
As for legislative news, a whole host of new laws are set to take effect in Minnesota on July 1, coinciding with the start of the new fiscal year. The 2023 legislative session ended in late May with the DFL trifecta putting into law nearly $10 billion in tax increases.
Of that total, Minnesotans are set to face $3.8 billion in transportation tax hikes alone. Some of these tax increases are set to take effect as of July 1. Here are some of the new transportation-related expenses to note:
  • Vehicle registration tax/tabs: This tax hike averages to be a 36% increase over the first 11 years of your new vehicle. The change will apply to taxes payable for a registration period starting on or after January 1, 2024.
  • Filing fee increases: Filing fees will increase to $8 on every vehicle registration renewal, excluding pro rate transactions. This section is effective October 1, 2023.
  • 50-cent delivery fee on retail deliveries over $100: Over $189 million over four years is expected to be leveled on residents who shop from home thanks to this tax. The fee will be implemented on deliveries over $100. Exemptions include deliveries for groceries, prepared food, baby products, and feminine hygiene products. The tax would begin on July 1, 2024, and is the largest delivery tax in the U.S.
  • $6 Fee increase for driver licenses: This is effective July 1, 2023, and applies to applications made on or after that date.
  • Gas tax – automatic increases for inflation: The expected gas tax hike beginning January 1, 2024 is 5 cents over four years. Drivers will pay $423 million over four years for this Democrat priority.
  • Metro sales tax changes: This 0.75% increase in the 7 county Metro Sales Tax for Transportation will see 83% of funds go toward Metro Transit funding and 17% will be sent to Metro Counties for local road projects. This section is effective for sales and purchases made on or after October 1, 2023, and applies in the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
  • Increase in motor vehicle sales tax from 6.5% to 6.875%: Will give Minnesota the 5th highest Vehicle sales tax rate in the U.S. This section is effective for sales and purchases made on or after July 1, 2023.
These transportation tax hikes were unnecessary and add to the burden Minnesota families already face with higher costs on pretty much everything in today’s economy. Democrats did not need to raise taxes when we had a record surplus and it is disappointing more wasn’t done to provide relief for Minnesotans instead of adding to their challenges.
Click here for more details on all the laws that take effect July 1.
Until next time, hope you are having a good summer and please let me know how I can help.
Sincerely,
Matt
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SCOTUS Victories Via Tom Emmer

7/6/2023

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