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Stimulus funds will restore local jobs
Sen. Saltzman worked to make sure federal stimulus dedicated for energy projects will benefit local window manufacturer Andersen Corporation by authorizing the use of these funds for the installation of energy-efficient windows.
May-29-2009
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Getting on Board for High Speed Rail
Sen. Saltzman joined On Board Midwest to promote high-speed rail between Chicago and St. Paul. The proposed rail line will reestablish St. Paul Union Depot, a critical connection for Woodbury to a metro-wide transit network.
May-21-2009
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Legislature approves bill to reduce layoffs through “shared work”
A bill sponsored by Sen. Kathy Saltzman will offer greater flexibility to employers in avoiding layoffs by expanding and modernizing the state’s Shared Work program.
Apr-22-2009
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Senate passed charter school reform legislation
Sen. Saltzman carries major charter school reform package that calls for greater transparency and accountability. The legislation represents the first time since 1991 that legislators have thoroughly reviewed and updated charter school law.
Apr-13-2009
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Legislative hearing examines state's bioscience industry
Proposals sponsored by Sen. Kathy Saltzman to stimulate job growth in emerging technologies by promoting new private investment in the industry were presented to a joint House-Senate committee.
Dec-12-2008
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Viewpoint by Senators Saltzman and Olson: Learning to read is every child's right
Sen. Saltzman leads bipartisan effort to ensure all children read by third grade.
Apr-22-2008
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Viewpoint: Literacy--invest in programs that work
Research compiled by successful reading intervention programs illustrates the problem. Too many children are referred inappropriately to special education because they have not received the instruction required to develop critical literacy skills.
Mar-23-2007
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Viewpoint: Bold action needed on transportation
Minnesota has been recognized consistently for its leadership and vision on many quality-of-life indicators. However, transportation is an area that is an increasing source of concern for all Minnesotans and businesses.
Feb-22-2007
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Viewpoint: Let's be honest about the no-new-taxes pledge
Legislators should never put a pledge to an extreme special interest group ahead of the economic well-being of our state, the education of our kids, or an inequitable tax burden on local residents.
Feb-22-2006
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Viewpoint: Wise investments create tomorrow's opportunities
We need to start thinking about how smart investments create future opportunities.
Jan-11-2006
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Kathy Saltzman announces campaign for Minnesota Senate
In announcing her campaign for the Minnesota State Senate in District 56, Kathy Saltzman is emphasizing her commitment to work on issues that will strengthen Minnesota’s competitive advantage and high quality of life over the next decades.
Jan-06-2006
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