Articles tagged under: Deb Kiel
Paid Family, Medical Leave Called ‘Unrealistic for Rural Minnesota’
Published May 1, 2023
Paid family leave legislation continues to work its way through the Minnesota Legislature. State Representative Deb Kiel, Crookston, says this bill would have harsh consequences on Rural Minnesota where it is already a struggle to find staff. “We don’t have…Kiel Prepares for a Busy Session
Published January 9, 2023
With a historic $17 billion surplus, State Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston will be focused on lowering property taxes, ending the tax on social security benefits and increased funding for programs important to rural Minnesota. Keil said she is concerned…No Deal Yet on MN Disaster Relief
Published April 8, 2022
Minnesota lawmakers could not reach an agreement on a drought relief package before leaving for spring break. Now, lawmakers from both chambers will meet in conference when they return to St. Paul on April 19. Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and…MN Lawmakers Consider Priorities for Final Weeks of Session
Published May 6, 2020
Despite a shift in the budget outlook, Representative Deb Kiel thinks the legislature can still accomplish a bonding bill. "Minnesota has a lot of infrastructure. We need to make sure to take care of roads and bridges," said Kiel. "We…