Emily Thabes
Emily Thabes Emily Thabes earned a bachelor's degree from the West Virginia Wesleyan College, a graduate degree from Florida State University, and a graduate degree from Creighton University. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit executive director.
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“The Headwaters of the Mississippi begin in this district. Our lakes, forests, wild rice, and drinking water are the foundation of how we live, work, and play, and whoever creates a cost to them answers for it.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Everyone pays their share and honest work gets honest pay. Local Government Aid has been frozen for years, which pushes the cost of roads, plowing, and county services onto local property taxpayers. I will work to fully fund LGA and County Program Aid and index them to inflation.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Matt Bliss
Matt Bliss Matt Bliss lives in Pennington, Minnesota. His career experience includes owning a business.
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“And in Transportation , we’re close to a deal, but debates remain over greenhouse gas emission mandates. These mandates would drive up construction costs, which is counterintuitive given that the overall transportation bill is largely focused on major road improvements. The pause would allow time for businesses to adjust to the new standards and help keep costs lower.”
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