News From John Ward

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Legislative Updates

     2007 - 2008

Recent News Releases
WARD BILL ESTABLISHES ANNUAL “AMERICAN LEGION DAY”
WARD INTRODUCES “JOEY’S LAW, AIMED AT REDUCING DRUNK DRIVING
HOUSE PASSES SOLUTION TO CARE FOR POOR, SAVE TAXPAYER DOLLARS
HOUSE MAKES JOB CREATION TOP PRIORITY
CITY OF RIVERTON AWARDED SMALL CITIES GRANT
FILE YOUR FEDERAL TAXES FOR FREE
LCCMR Approves Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Three Open Positions on MNSCU Board of Trustees
REP.WARD PROMOTES UPCOMING TCC PROGRAMS
REP. JOHN WARD ENCOURAGES LOCAL BUSINESS TO TAP EXPANDED FEDERAL LOAN OPPORTUNITY
REP. WARD ANNOUNCES VACANCIES ON MINNESOTA STATE COUNCIL ON DISABILITY
“COLD WEATHER RULE” CAN KEEP FAMILIES WARM THIS WINTER
REP. JOHN WARD SEEKS INPUT OF LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS Small Business Caucus compiles online survey asking key questions on business challenges and opportunities
DNR FORUM IS OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS, RAISE ISSUES
HUNTING TO FIGHT HUNGER
REPS. WARD AND DOTY TO HOST DNR PUBLIC FORUM Public encouraged to attend
REPS. WARD AND DOTY ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY TO RALLY BEHIND LOCAL BARN
REPS. DOTY AND WARD ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY TO RALLY BEHIND LOCAL BARN The Farm on St. Mathias selected as finalist for Campbell’s Soup Help Grow Your Soup competition
REP. WARD ANNOUNCES TWO FUNDING REQUESTS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS
BRAINERD AND CROSBY ON THE SHORT LIST FOR NEW VETERANS HOME
CROW WING COUNTY AWARDED STATE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT GRANT
US GRANT AWARDED TO LOCAL DRUG COURT
THE GREAT MINNESOTA GET TOGETHER
REP. JOHN WARD STEPS UP TO FIGHT MINNESOTA’S HIDDEN EPIDEMIC
REPS. WARD & DOTY REQUEST HELP OF NATIONAL GUARD IN SEARCH FOR MISSING PERSON
Area program to receive federal dollars to help prevent youth violence
Federal funding available to expand high-speed Internet
Ward announces Minnesota military reservist economic injury loan
Koering, Ward call for renovation to establish a veterans nursing home
Ward appointed to serve on Minnesota Tourism Council
Students from Baxter, Nisswa to take part in House page program
 Current Session Bills Authored
Click on the following links to see a list of bills I have authored or co-authored  that will benefit our district’s specific needs and the needs of Minnesota’s children, seniors, veterans, and hard-working families.
Recent News Articles
February 28, 2010:  Brainerd Dispatch  "Ward seeks third term, focuses on jobs issue"
February 26, 2010:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum  "Ward helped with Wausau plan"
February 25, 2010:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum  " Wausau expansion is thrilling news "
February 24, 2010:  Brainerd Dispatch  "Ward proposal aims to provide options for sufferers of Lyme disease"
February 23, 2010:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum  "Ward's efforts are appreciated"
January 17, 2010:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum  "House panel will be in Baxter"
January 7, 2010:  Brainerd Dispatch "House Commerce and Labor panel meets Jan. 29 at Arboretum"
December 29, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum  "Generosity remains strong"
October 7, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch,  "Ward backs clean energy jobs bill"
September 29, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum  "We deserve answers on hospital"
September 24, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum  "Common Goods will help local families "
July 3, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum  "Patriotism shows through service"
April 26, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch  "Ward legislation on literacy collaborative program OK'd"
April 26, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch  "Ward's transportation bill signed into law by Pawlenty last week"
April 26, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch  "Doty, Howes, Ward split votes on House education bill"
April 19, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Guest Editorial "Governor's hospital cuts alarming"
April 14, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum "Fargo patients were grateful"
February 27, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum "We're in this together"
February 11, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum "Join us at the Legislature's town meeting"
February 4, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum "Ward survey in Dispatch"
January 28, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum "Ward works on education"
January 14, 2009:  Brainerd Dispatch Editorial "Attitude will be a key factor"
December 19, 2008:  Brainerd Dispatch Open Forum "True compassion is displayed"
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