“Just as Social Security improved the lives of retired Americans, Build Back Better will improve the lives and lower costs for American kids and families,” Phillips said. “And WE will become a better prepared, more self-sufficient, and more competitive nation for generations to come.”
Independent reports, such as the one provided by the non-partisan Moody’s analytics, have concluded that… Read more »
Several local leaders recently joined Hennepin County District 6 Commissioner Chris LaTondresse for an online panel discussion that focused on the American Rescue Plan and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
LaTondresse hosted the virtual event, which featured Minnesota Third District Rep. Dean Phillips, Wayzata Mayor Johanna Mouton and Hopkins Schools… Read more »
Help for America's middle class is long overdue. Economic disparities have been widening for decades now, with gains for upper-income households vastly outstripping those for middle- and lower-class families.
The Build Back Better proposal that is the centerpiece of President Joe Biden's agenda throws a needed lifeline to those households while also delivering long-term gains for the… Read more »
In Washington, D.C., passing a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package was a highly partisan event
But spending Minnesota’s share of that money on roads, bridges, broadband and other physical improvements across the state likely won’t be. It seems there’s something about having $6-7 billion to spend that brings people together.
State Sen. Scott Newman
“Absolutely it’s good news for the… Read more »
MINNEAPOLIS — Four Minnesota political leaders toured a veterans center in St. Paul on Thursday to pay tribute to those who served in the military and call for better access to mental health care and readjustment services for veterans.
Gov. Tim Walz, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Reps. Angie Craig and Dean Phillips made the visit on Veterans Day to highlight the value of centers… Read more »
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota stands to get billions of dollars from the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that cleared Congress this weekend and awaits President Joe Biden's signature.
The Biden administration said in August that Minnesota would get the following:
$4.8 billion for road and bridge improvements over five years
$818 million for… Read more »
After weeks of deliberation in the U.S. House of Representatives, a bipartisan agreement was finally made on the new $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
Rep. Dean Phillips joined News Talk 830 WCCO's Chad Hartman to discuss how the bill came to pass and his thoughts on what it will do for Minnesota and the country.
Phillips shared that Minnesota has a history of… Read more »
After months of negotiations, Congress has passed President Joe Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure agenda — which is being touted by the White House as the "largest federal investment in public transit ever."
But what exactly is in it, and how will it affect Minnesota?
First, some background. The infrastructure bill was passed Friday by the U.S. House, about… Read more »
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Minnesota's Congressional delegation is reacting to passage of the $1T infrastructure bill by the House Friday night, soon to be signed into law by President Joe Biden.
The bill is the largest brick-and-mortar investment in America in decades, pushing about US$240 billion toward building or rebuilding roads, bridges, public transit, airports and… Read more »
– Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) voted to pass a bipartisan infrastructure deal, an historic investment in the nation’s roads, bridges and overall economy.
The core infrastructure plan is based on a framework agreed to by the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus – where Phillips serves as Vice Chair – earlier this year. Phillips and other… Read more »
