https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/15360 News and Views en-us Thu, 9 Apr 2026 00:00:01 EST 20 https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51768 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51672 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Mon, 2 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51653 Legislative update from Representative Joe McDonald Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51543 RELEASE: Representative Joe McDonald Calls on Walz Administration to Fix DHS Billing Failure Before Providers Shut Down Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51387 Interim News from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51119 RELEASE: Rep. Joe McDonald Named 2025 Legislator of Distinction by League of Minnesota Cities Mon, 4 Aug 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51026 Happy Independence Day from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 4 Jul 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51025 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51024 RELEASE: Rep. Joe McDonald: Legacy Budget Reflects Minnesotas Heart and History Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51023 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51022 End of Session Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51021 RELEASE: Rep. Joe McDonald Reflects on Session Wins, Prepares for Special Session Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51020 RELEASE: Rep. Joe McDonald: “Legacy Bill Delivers Smart, Responsible Investments Minnesotans Can Be Proud Of” Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51019 Happy Easter from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51018 Legislative Column from Rep. Joe McDonald Mon, 3 Mar 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51017 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51016 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51015 Legislative Update from Representative Joe McDonald Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51014 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe Mcdonald Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/51013 RELEASE: Rep. Joe McDonald Takes Oath of Office Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/50819 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/50598 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 4 Apr 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/50495 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/50410 Legislative Update from Rep. Joe McDonald Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49812 McDonald: Action needed to avert looming state shortfall Wed, 4 Dec 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49601 Legislative update Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49546 Legislative update Fri, 3 May 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49527 McDonald: Labor bill hammers construction industry Thu, 2 May 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49475 Legislative update Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49415 Legislative update Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49340 Legislative update Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49296 Legislative update Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49242 Legislative update Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49188 House passes bill to address issue compromising school safety Tue, 5 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49142 Legislative update Fri, 1 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49082 Legislative update Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/49014 Minnesota Legislature starting 2024 session Thu, 8 Feb 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48839 Rep. McDonald urges DFL support for school resources officer law fix Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48813 McDonald applauds nursing home funding increase Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48802 Rep. McDonald encourages families to save back-to-school receipts for tax benefits Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48748 Legislative update Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48718 The 'good, bad, ugly' of the 2023 session Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48678 Legislative update Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48653 McDonald: Costly, expansive details in worker leave bill concerning Wed, 3 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48551 Rep. McDonald: House bill shorts long-term care Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48545 Legislative update Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48483 Rep. McDonald: House Democrat provision would deal major blow to charitable gaming Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48438 Push to send state budget soaring is concerning Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48325 Legislative update Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48296 Legislative update Fri, 3 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48135 McDonald: House Democrats pass unaffordable, unreliable, dangerous energy package Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48118 Legislative update Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48037 McDonald: House approves bill matching state tax code with fed Mon, 9 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/48024 Legislative update Fri, 6 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47979 McDonald performs seventh House oath Tue, 3 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47947 McDonald continues role as top House Republican on labor Mon, 5 Dec 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47923 Rep. McDonald urges hearings, transparency from Walz/MDE on fraud scandal Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47899 Legislative update Fri, 22 Jul 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47773 Rep. McDonald applauds passage of bipartisan veterans bill Mon, 9 May 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47772 Legislative update Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47705 Bill to lift unemployment insurance tax increase enacted Mon, 2 May 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47654 Sessions biggest issues teed up for final stretch Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47653 Legislative update Fri, 1 Apr 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47367 Legislative update Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47346 House Democrat inaction causing tax increase amid historic surplus Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47296 Legislative update Fri, 4 Mar 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47226 Rep. McDonald: Skyrocketing surplus should mean real tax relief Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47195 Legislative update Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47092 Legislative update Fri, 4 Feb 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47067 Rep. McDonald: 2022 legislative session starts in St. Paul Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/47064 Rep. McDonald statement re: passing of South Haven fire and rescue member Allen Fischer Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/46967 Happy Thanksgiving Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/46799 Legislative update Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/44603 Legislative update Thu, 1 Jul 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/44510 Legislature adjourns with special session in store to finish budget Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/44359 Legislative update Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/44335 Legislative update Fri, 16 Apr 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/44191 Legislative update Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/44143 Legislative update Fri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/44121 Setting the record straight on Govs tax increases, vaccine rollout Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/44034 Prayers for Buffalo Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43966 Legislative update Fri, 5 Feb 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43949 Wright legislators write Walz to address vaccine concerns impacting local schools Tue, 2 Feb 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43873 Legislative update Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43778 McDonald performs sixth House oath Tue, 5 Jan 2021 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43747 Legislative update Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43740 Rep. McDonald gains leadership post on House committee Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43706 Rep. McDonald pleased with business relief approval Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43651 Rep. McDonald: States economic outlook improves Wed, 2 Dec 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43557 McDonald urges Walz to improve 'tone and approach' toward businesses Tue, 1 Sep 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43422 Delano Lions Club food/supplies drive Saturday Tue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43382 Legislative update Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43281 Legislative update Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43224 Legislative update Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43223 Legislative update Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43128 Legislative update Fri, 1 May 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43115 Rep. McDonald statement re: stay-at-home extension Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43085 Legislative update Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43042 Legislative news Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43035 The latest regarding state's efforts on COVID-19 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/43015 COVID-19 financial assistance for veterans now available Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/42994 Legislative update Thu, 9 Apr 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/42959 House approves bill applying workers compensation to COVID-19 cases Tue, 7 Apr 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/42933 Legislative update Fri, 3 Apr 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/42907 Legislative update Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/42896 Rep. McDonald: Package approved to combat COVID-19 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/42873 Legislative update Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/42859 Disaster assistance program available for small businesses Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/42838 Report from the House Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/42801 Rep. McDonald keeps working for constituents amid COVID-19 outbreak Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41742 News from the Capitol Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41719 Rep. McDonald: Time for tax relief Mon, 9 Mar 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41661 Legislative report Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41616 Report from the House Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41606 House Democrats block proposal to replenish funding for farm loans Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41593 Rep. McDonald, House Republicans unveil “Safety in Our Cities” legislation Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41564 Legislative update as 2020 session begins Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41552 Rep. McDonald calls for prudent use of states excess tax collections Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41538 Previewing what 2020 session has in store Mon, 3 Feb 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41478 Rep. McDonald: Get a Real ID now and spare headaches later Thu, 9 Jan 2020 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41432 Statement from Rep. Joe McDonald re: State economic forecast Thu, 5 Dec 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41403 Thanksgiving message and legislative update Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41316 Waverly, Montrose receiving state packages for water projects Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/41290 Schools receiving $30 million in safety funding Wed, 9 Oct 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/40104 Rep. McDonald urges drivers to adapt to new hands-free cell phone law Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/40043 Happy Independence Day and notes on new laws in effect Mon, 1 Jul 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39983 Legislative report Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39982 A closer look what shook out at the Capitol this year Tue, 11 Jun 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39821 Report from the House Thu, 9 May 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39766 House Democrats vote for massive gas tax increase Tue, 30 Apr 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39734 News from the House Fri, 26 Apr 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39720 House Democrats bill would raise health care costs, cut nursing homes Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39698 Legislative update Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39697 Our state is strong, does not need $12 billion in tax increases Tue, 16 Apr 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39642 News from the House Fri, 5 Apr 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/39472 Helping farmers as tough business climate, stresses mount Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38467 Helping farmers as tough business climate, stresses mount Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38465 McDonald supports disaster relief funding bill Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38396 Legislative report Fri, 1 Mar 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38322 Rep. McDonald disagrees with Govs proposal for 20-cent gas tax increase Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38279 Legislative update Thu, 14 Feb 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38180 The latest from St. Paul Fri, 1 Feb 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38177 Child care funding fraud, paid leave recent talkers in St. Paul Fri, 1 Feb 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38121 Legislative report Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38090 News from the Minnesota House Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/38088 House Republicans urge Democrats to not restore tax on health care Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/37980 McDonald takes fifth oath of office Tue, 8 Jan 2019 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/37928 Update from the House Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/37916 McDonald gains post on Houses local government panel Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/37893 McDonald statement re: state revenue exceeding projections by $1.5 billion Thu, 6 Dec 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/37796 Health care costs set to decrease on individual market Tue, 2 Oct 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/37734 McDonald: Save your back-to-school receipts to receive tax benefits Fri, 24 Aug 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/33654 Report from the House Wed, 18 Jul 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/33550 Lower health care costs projected for second straight year Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/33501 2017-18 biennium filled with successes despite vetoes Thu, 7 Jun 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/33374 Report from the House Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/33349 Minnesota House finishes business, adjourns 2018 session Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/33277 Update from St. Paul Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/33184 Capitol report Fri, 4 May 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/33139 House passes bill to reduce taxes, simplify state code Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32950 Tigers in the House and more from St. Paul Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32868 This week's news from St. Paul Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32867 HOUSE REPUBLICANS PUT STUDENT SAFETY FIRST Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32764 Legislative report Fri, 23 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32701 Food shelf drive, St. Patrick's Day wishes and more Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32666 Rep. McDonald awarded for his work to assist fathers Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32626 Update from the House Fri, 9 Mar 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32450 Statement re: Canadian company building in Delano Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32442 2018 session is underway Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32400 Historic 2017 session breeds optimism for 2018 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/32376 Statement re: faltering MNLARS Mon, 5 Feb 2018 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/30237 Holiday message Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/30048 A veterans message and more from the House Thu, 9 Nov 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28780 Education info for the new school year Fri, 8 Sep 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28688 McDONALD REMINDS PARENTS ABOUT BACK-TO-SCHOOL TAX BENEFITS Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28646 Legislative report Tue, 1 Aug 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28641 MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN REFORMS REVERSE OBAMACARE'S DOUBLE-DIGIT PREMIUM HIKES Tue, 1 Aug 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28512 Independence Day message and info on new laws Thu, 29 Jun 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28364 Legislature delivers tax relief, transportation funding Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28355 LEGISLATURE SENDS COMPLETED BUDGET TO GOVERNOR'S DESK Fri, 26 May 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28319 Update from the Capitol Sat, 20 May 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28242 Update from the House Fri, 12 May 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28223 McDonald urges governor to seek common sense on buffers Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28196 HOUSE APPROVES $1.15 BILLION IN TAX RELIEF Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28018 Rolling up the sleeves on budget bills Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/28016 Rep. McDonald discusses House plan to fund roads and bridges Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27927 House makes more progress on budget bills Fri, 7 Apr 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27859 Update from St. Paul Fri, 31 Mar 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27846 House approves $1.35 billion in tax relief Thu, 30 Mar 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27630 Statement from Rep. Joe McDonald re: racist graffiti in Delano Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27508 Good luck, Tigers; a closer look at the state economic forecast Tue, 7 Mar 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27354 Minnesota House passes Real ID bill Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27350 Update from the House Fri, 24 Feb 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27115 Update from the House Fri, 3 Feb 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27112 Calling for a responsible approach to state budget Fri, 3 Feb 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27034 Roundup from the House Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/27033 LEGISLATURE PASSES HEALTH CARE RELIEF BILL Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/26825 Initial round of tax relief signed into law Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/26741 Legislature convenes for 2017 Fri, 6 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/26736 House fast-tracks tax relief Fri, 6 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/26655 McDonald takes oath of office Tue, 3 Jan 2017 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/26598 McDonald receives House committee assignments Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/26551 Capitol portraits should remain where architect placed them Mon, 5 Dec 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/25398 McDonald awarded by small-business group Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/25364 Urging state auditor to honor court's decision in suit vs. counties Wed, 7 Sep 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/22073 Please contact governor, ask him to approve tax relief Mon, 6 Jun 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/20856 Let's fund roads/bridges without gas-tax hike Fri, 13 May 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/20692 McDonald: Time to prioritize roads and bridges Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/20620 Legislative update Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/18324 Legislative update ... the session has begun Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/18323 McDonald urges support for House transportation plan Wed, 24 Feb 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/18322 Preparing for the 2016 session Fri, 5 Feb 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/18321 Faltering MNsure is a key issue for 2016 session Wed, 3 Feb 2016 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17885 Christmas message & more from the McDonalds Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17884 Let's treat state budget surplus responsibly Fri, 4 Dec 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17883 Thanksgiving wishes, a legislative update and hunting info Wed, 25 Nov 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17882 Update on MNsure, EPA regs Fri, 2 Oct 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17881 Back-to-school letter from Rep. Joe McDonald Tue, 8 Sep 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17880 K-12 improvements and Labor Day Thu, 3 Sep 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17879 Update of several issues Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17878 Father's Day wishes and recap from the Capitol Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17877 A look at what mixed legislative power produced in 2015 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17876 Gov's K-12 veto disappoints Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17875 Unfortunate veto of good, bipartisan K-12 bill Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17874 Capitol is a construction zone - in more ways than one Thu, 14 May 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17873 Transportation news from the House Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17872 House passes transportation bill Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17871 Update from the House Tue, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17870 St. Patrick's Day update Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17869 Greetings and the latest from St. Paul Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17868 Update from the Capitol Mon, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17867 REP. MCDONALD ADVANCES FITNESS BILL Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17866 Tax relief and more from St. Paul Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17865 Back at work in St. Paul Wed, 7 Jan 2015 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17864 Happy holidays as 2015 session nears Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17863 The latest from St. Paul Fri, 5 Dec 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/17862 Happy Thanksgiving Wed, 26 Nov 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7828 Update hiatus Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7827 Boetcker deserves the credit Tue, 8 Jul 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7826 Let freedom ring! Tue, 1 Jul 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7825 Time to do more to preserve our great republic Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7824 Awake the giant Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7823 A look back at the 2014 session Mon, 2 Jun 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7822 The home stretch Fri, 9 May 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7821 Almost four months of work to pay for government is too much Fri, 2 May 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7820 Views from the Capitol Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7519 Repealing tax increases and working to help care providers Wed, 26 Mar 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7518 LOCAL SCHOOLS WIN BIG AWARD; A CLOSER LOOK AT STATE SURPLUS Wed, 5 Mar 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7248 Statement re: school lunch funding Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7247 You're invited: Town hall meeting Feb. 13 Fri, 7 Feb 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7246 Local legislators to host town hall meeting in Delano Tue, 4 Feb 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7245 Welcoming your input; caucus meetings this Tuesday Mon, 3 Feb 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7244 Citizens frustrated by MNsures failings Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7243 Holiday blessings as 2014 session approaches Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7242 A closer look at projected state surplus Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7241 Thanksgiving message Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7091 Congrats local athletes; gov't healthcare update Wed, 20 Nov 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7090 National accolades deserved, now let's do even better Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7089 Childcare, insurance issues developing Wed, 25 Sep 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7088 Storm relief sole item on special session agenda Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7087 Property tax update Fri, 2 Aug 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7086 Happy Fourth; tax increases in effect Mon, 1 Jul 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/7085 Reflecting on 2013 session Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6776 Tax increases were not necessary Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6775 Bill to redefine marriage advancing Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6774 Looking for input Fri, 3 May 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6773 House majority proposes billions in tax increases Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6772 Budget plans misguided Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6771 We prevail and grow stronger Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6770 Easter/Passover blessings Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6710 2013 survey results Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6599 2013 Legislative survey Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6440 Gov. abandons some tax increases Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6439 Another positive economic forecast for MN Mon, 4 Mar 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6438 Tribute to my dad; healthcare; public employee contracts Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6437 Protecting Second Amendment; State of the State Fri, 8 Feb 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6436 Committee work picking up at Capitol Fri, 1 Feb 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6435 Gov. reveals raft of tax increases Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6434 2013 session is underway Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6061 New budget forecast issued Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15360/6060 New legislative session underway Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:01 EST