Michelle Benson

Response to Supreme Court

michelle — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 07:04:01 +0000

Senator Michelle Benson Responds to US Supreme Court’s Obama Care Ruling

St. Paul- The Affordable Care Act, including its individual mandate that virtually all Americans buy health insurance, was upheld by the Supreme Court on a 5-4 vote Thursday. Although the individual mandate was not withheld under the commerce clause, it was ruled constitutional based on Congress’s power to tax. Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) made the following statement regarding today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act. “While the Supreme Court decision today upholds the Affordable Care Act, it reiterates what we’ve known all along: Obamacare is a tax on hardworking Americans. The Congressional Budget Office cost projections show the cost over the next 10 years is upwards of $12,000 per taxpayer. This is unacceptable as families and small businesses – the economic engines of our communities –struggle to make ends meet,” said Senator Benson. In Minnesota, Governor Dayton has already spent roughly $30 million on the planning, IT and infrastructure to set up the health insurance exchange in compliance with the ACA. In that process, Senator Benson has continually reached out to the Governor’s administration to get information on the cost and implementation of the exchange in Minnesota. “Despite repeated attempts on my part to get information, the Governor’s administration has failed to provide sufficient responses to convince me this is the right path forward for Minnesota. In my capacity as a legislator, I refuse to sit back and allow government overreach into our private lives and health care decisions. As a good steward of tax payer dollars, I will continue to pursue an affordable, portable and private Minnesota health care solution,” concluded Senator Benson.

FOR THE WEEK ENDING ON: Friday, June 29th, 2012

NRA

michelle — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:08:43 +0000

I am pleased to receive the endorsement of the National Rifle Association of America. The NRA stands vigilant in protection of your Second Amendment rights and I am glad to join them in their efforts to stand for your rights.

Voices of Conservative Women

michelle — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:44:55 +0000

I am thrilled to have been endorsed by Voices of Conservative Women. They are the answer to Emily’s List. Please support them as they work to elect conservative women and set a new direction for the state.

Support VOICES of Conservative Women
Dessert Social: Help Us Raise the Funds to ELECT Conservative Candidates

Special Guests Kelly Paulsen, wife of US Congressman Erik Paulsen
Michelle Benson, MN Senate Candidate SD49

Thursday, July 29^th, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Hosted by: Jennifer DeJournett, Anna Lima, Pamela Svec Punt, Emily Pugh, Lisa Belak & AmyJo Stark
Located at: The DeJournett Home 18094 Gladstone Blvd North Maple Grove, MN 55369

$35.00 Suggested Donation Per Person
$50.00 Suggested Donation Per Couple
(Minnesota Campaign Finance Law allows donations of any size that can be donated to a Political Action Committee)

RSVP
http://voicesfundraiser.eventbrite.com/
Or
jjd@voicesofconservativewomen.org or 612-384-1479

Teach for America

michelle — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:08:04 +0000

Excellent article in this weekend’s Wall Street Journal. Teach for America asks the best of the best to teach in under performing schools with great results.

See the article here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704198004575311052522926796.html

Doorknocking = Learning

michelle — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:48:42 +0000

Met a small business owner creating bio fuel. Here is the great part, he is not pulling the fuel early in the food cycle. He uses waste products from large scale food production. (Cheaper than left over fryer oil.)

Innovation, efficiency, and big prospects for success right here in Minnesota.

Supreme Court – 2nd Amendment

michelle — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:13:09 +0000

Supreme Court affirms the individual right to bear arms.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703964104575334701513109426.html?mod=WSJ_article_MoreIn

Summer Picnic

michelle — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:28:27 +0000

Chris Baker of KTLK joins us. Details at: http://www.michellebensonforsenate.com/chris-baker-fundraiser/

Parade

michelle — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:16:47 +0000

Coon Rapids 4th Parade Invite

Join us for the Coon Rapids Parade. This traditional kick off to 4th of July will be fun for everyone.

Line up Sand Creek Park 4:30.

Parade begins at 6:00.

Flag Day Celebration

michelle — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:54:02 +0000

North Metro Minnesota Majority partners with

Veteran’s Lake Flag Day Event

Location: Veteran’s Lake

8702 181^st NW in Ramsey, MN

Website: www.veteranslake.com

June 14, 2010

3:00 pm unfolding, sorting, and counting of flags (volunteers welcome to help)

4:00 pm Flag preparation for retirement

4:30 pm Guest speakers ~ Dan Severson (20+ years Navy Pilot)

5:00 pm Flag Retirement Ceremony

rifle salute by the American Legion Post 112

6:15 pm Potluck Meal ~ bring a dish/dessert, etc… to share

this flag retirement is done to the American Legion high standard of flag disposal
no charge for admission, you are encouraged to bring a food or health care donation
for the troops in Iraq & Afghanistan
bring your walking shoes as you are invited to walk the trail around the lake

Visit the website to view past Flag Retirement events @ www.veteranslake.com

Roller Coaster Jobs Report

michelle — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:30:29 +0000

Payrolls increase by 431,000 in May, but that was below expectations.

The private sector added 218,000 jobs in April, but only 41,000 in May.

Total government employment is up 390,000 jobs thanks to temporary census jobs, but construction lost 35,000 jobs in May.

The private sector needs confidence that the recession is over before they will invest in new hires. With tax cuts expiring for small business owners and uncertainty about the direction of the government, businesses will likely hold off a little longer before resuming hiring. Just my opinion.

Learn more at WSJ.