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HAWS RECEIVES LEGISLATIVE LEADER AWARD
ST. PAUL, 7/16/08 – State Representative Larry Haws (DFL-St. Cloud) was a recipient of the "Legislative Leader Award" by the Minnesota Workforce Council for his dedicated support of the Minnesota Youth Program to provide workforce and academic skills to disadvantaged youth across Minnesota. Anne Olson, Director of the MWCA said, "Our members are very appreciative of the tireless effort of Rep. Haws over the past two years to ensure these critical programs retain funding."
"This investment in our youth pays big dividends," said State Representative Haws. "As the past chair of the Stearns Benton Employment Training Council I watched graduates of the youth program close the gap and prepare themselves ready for school and work challenges. I was honored to carry legislation and advocate for the youth work programs as our investment will have life changing and long term returns."
The Minnesota Workforce Council Association will hold a reception to recognize State Representative Haw' leadership on the Minnesota Youth Program. The reception will be held on August 5th at the Suites Hotel, 325 Lake Avenue South in Duluth, 5:00 pm -7:00 pm.
Legislative Update from Rep. Larry Haws: February 19, 2008
This has been a busy first week at the Capitol. The 86th Legislative
Session convened on February 12, 2008 and the next day the governor
delivered his State of the State speech in St. Cloud. I was pleased to
hear the Governor recommit to education, renewable energy, and health
care reform but it was disappointing not to hear any specifics when it
came to economic stimulus and job growth, transportation funding or
addressing rising property taxes.
These days, the minds of most Minnesotans are on the state of our
economy, keeping their jobs, and making mortgage payments. Unemployment
lines continue to increase and too many folks are struggling to keep a
roof over their head. Jobs are needed and this session we're ready to
pass a Capital Investment Bill that will put more Minnesotans back to
work on important public projects statewide. Jobs are solutions that
deliver what Minnesotans need most - work to sustain themselves and
their families.
This is a bonding year, a short session during which the Legislature
will primarily focus on state bonding requests and policy issues.In our
first week we passed the "Legacy Act," putting a constitutional
amendment on the November ballot that asks Minnesotans to vote on
dedicating a portion of the state sales tax (3/8 of one percent) to our
environment and natural resources, parks, and arts.
We have great challenges before us that can be met if we continue to
focus on job creation, invest in education at all levels, a safe and
reliable transportation infrastructure, sustainable environmental and
energy policies, and viable health care reforms. As a Minnesotan and a
State Representative, I am confident that together; we can accomplish a
great deal to move Minnesota forward.
Sincerely,
Rep. Larry Haws NEWS RELEASE
Minnesota House of Representatives Contact: Joan Nichols
District 15B (651) 296-6612 (651) 296-8891
473 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 Joan.Nichols@house.mn
February 13, 2008
STATE OF THE STATE OFFERS NOTHING NEW FOR MINNESOTANS
ST. PAUL – State Representative Larry Haws agrees with the Governor's idea of putting first things first in his State of the State address today; what he found most disappointing is that there was no mention of new initiatives to deal with the deficit and the state's worsening economy.
"This year is Minnesota's 150th birthday – I was hoping St. Cloud and Minnesota were going to receive a message of hope and vision – a present, if you will, offering promise and direction for our struggling communities," said Haws. "Instead we got familiar rhetoric that is weary and worn, backed by an unproductive veto threat. We need leadership on solutions and compromises to address the real challenges Minnesotan's are facing, not a review of initiatives most comfortable to the Governor."
Haws said that while he was pleased to hear the Governor recommit to education, renewable energy, and health-care reform, he was concerned about not hearing any specifics when it came to economic stimulus and job growth, transportation funding or capping property taxes.
"These days, the minds of most Minnesotans are on the state of our economy, keeping their jobs, and making mortgage payments," said Haws. "Unemployment lines continue to increase and too many folks are struggling to keep a roof over their head. Jobs are needed and this session we're ready to pass a Capital Investment Bill that will put more Minnesotans back to work on important public projects statewide. Jobs are solutions that deliver what Minnesotans need most – work to sustain themselves and their families."
Minnesotans need more than talk; they need solutions that start with creating and keeping jobs here at home.
"It was heart warming to hear the Governor applaud St. Cloud's award as the "Most Livable City in the World" and for our great community resources," said Haws. "When Al Loehr was the Mayor of St. Cloud in 1973, we were named the "All American City." This living standard can only be maintained if the State does its fair share. I urge the Governor to show us leadership, not through the veto pen but by bringing opposite sides together for the betterment of us all."
If you would like audio on this topic, please contact Catherine Thompson - Radio/Television Coordinator.
catherine.thompson@house.mn or (651) 296-5499.
HAWS RECEIVES LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM VETERANS
ST. PAUL – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Department of Minnesota presented the 2007 Legislator of the Year Award to Representative Larry Haws in recognition of his outstanding support of Minnesota Veteran issues. The award was presented to Rep. Haws at the State VFW Convention by Tate Doom, State Commander of the Department of the Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars.
"We, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, took great pride in honoring Rep. Haws for his diligence and dedication to the Veterans of Minnesota," said State Commander Doom. "We gave him what to some may seem a small honor but to us he gave us the gift of hope and excitement. It was only right we honored him as Representative of the Year."
"As far as Larry is concerned, we were extremely grateful for the hard work he put forward on the Veterans Committee," said Al Loher, State Legislator Chair of the VFW. "He was the person who brought us the needed approval for legislation supported by the Governor."
State Commander Doom final words of praise concluded, "I think Rep. Haws put it best when he said, 'veteran’s issues are not and should not be a partisan issue'. Thank you Representative Haws for your unselfish dedication to the veterans of this state."
June 27, 2007
Rep. Haws is encouraging his constituents to contact him about Legislative issues during the session. He can be reach toll-free at 1-800-920-5884 or via e-mail at rep.larry.haws@house.mn. His St. Paul office door is also always open to constituents who are visiting the Capitol.
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