Senator Aric Putnam

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Monday, the Senate approved $18.4 million in funding for the Greater St. Cloud area as a part of a bipartisan bonding package. The bonding package included resources to construct the Greater River Children’s Museum in St. Cloud, to upgrade of the St. Cloud Regional Airport, to renovate CentraCare Health System’s University of Minnesota Medical School Campus in St. Cloud, and to continue the redevelopment of the Waite Park Quarry amphitheater. After voting to pass the bonding bills, Senator Aric Putnam (DFL-St. Cloud) released the following statement:

On Sunday, the Senate passed $4 billion in tax cuts for Minnesotans. The bill is the largest set of tax cuts in state history, providing support for Minnesota’s middle-income families and individuals. It also resources to local governments to keep property taxes low for homeowners, renters, seniors, and farmers. 

St. Paul, MN – On Sunday, Senator Aric Putnam (DFL-St. Cloud) voted for Minnesota’s largest investment in transportation in thirty years. The transportation budget addresses the needs for long-awaited, long-term investments in infrastructure across the state, providing ongoing funds for our roads and bridges.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — On Tuesday, Senator Aric Putnam (DFL-St. Cloud) voted in favor of the Senate tax bill, which includes $1 billion in tax rebates for Minnesotans, a $1.24 billion cut in Social Security taxes, and more than $2 billion to fund both a child tax credit and relief for childcare costs.