Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Minnesota State House District 30B

State Representatives serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the state legislature. They write and vote on legislation to create, repeal, or change state laws affecting many issues, like health care, the environment, and the economy. They also vote on state taxes and the state spending. A candidate forum for this race is available at https://youtu.be/fPbyVCQ4tKM. More MN forums are available at https://www.lwvmn.org/2024-candidate-forums.

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    Paul Bolin
    (DFL)

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    Paul Novotny
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (750 characters)

What will you do to support a vibrant economy across Minnesota and to address inflation? (500 character)

What legislation, if any, would you support to address racial or ethnic disparities in Minnesota? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to address climate change and its effects in Minnesota? (500 characters)

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Campaign Website http://http://www.paul4mn.com
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/paulformn
Campaign Email paul4mn@gmail.com
If elected, my top three priorities will be fiscal responsibility, healthcare access, and support for working families. First, I will focus on cutting waste and keeping taxes manageable for families and small businesses. By ensuring corporations contribute their fair share, we can invest in local infrastructure and services that benefit everyone. Second, as a medical doctor, I’m committed to making healthcare affordable for all Minnesotans. I will work to protect Medicare and expand access to services, ensuring no one has to choose between care and financial stability. And, I will advocate for fair wages and job training programs to empower working Minnesotans, strengthening our economy and creating a brighter future for our communities.
I will prioritize fiscal responsibility by cutting waste and keeping taxes manageable for families and small businesses, helping them navigate the struggles we all face with cost of living and inflation. By ensuring that corporations contribute their fair share, we can strengthen our ability to fund essential local infrastructure and create jobs that will push wages up. My campaign is dedicated to empowering working Minnesotans and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
I support legislation that tackles disparities by focusing on access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. This includes increasing funding for schools communities like ours that often go neglected, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and promoting job training programs. I also advocate measures to make our criminal justice system more transparent -- balancing the interests of our brave men and women in blue, as well as the interests of those they serve.
I support practical solutions to address climate change while respecting our economy. This includes promoting renewable energy sources and encouraging energy efficiency in homes and businesses through incentives. I believe in investing in infrastructure that reduces emissions while avoiding passing burden on to taxpayers. Protecting our natural resources and fertile lands is vital, and I support initiatives that help local farmers adapt to the challenges of climate change.
Campaign Website http://paulnovotnymn.com
Campaign Email paulnovotnymn@gmail.com
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