Looking at the big picture: letter to the editor by Randy Edinger
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by Letter to the Editor in Elections, Letter to the Editor, Politics, State Legislature
Both candidates for state representative from District 53A, Rep. Paul Gardner and Linda Runbeck, have served in the legislature, so we have the opportunity to compare their records and what they’ve said about the issues. Let’s look at health care, for example. When Runbeck was in the legislature, some hospitals were forcing new mothers to [...]
Rep. Paul Gardner video update on transportation and 694 improvements
Posted on 01. Jul, 2010 by Chris Dohman in State Legislature, Streets, state
Representative Paul Gardner of House District 53A published a video via YouTube with an update on local transportation projects in the north metro. Next year the Minnesota Department of Transportation will break ground on 694 between Snelling and HWY 10 which will widen 9 bridges and increase through lanes from 1 to 2 and improve [...]
Runbeck to Challenge Gardner for House Seat in District 53A
Posted on 02. Jun, 2010 by Release in Elections, Politics, State Legislature
“I’m a solid conservative, and it alarms me that the taxpayers take a backseat in decisions at the Capitol,” says Runbeck.
State Rep. Paul Gardner files for re-election for District 53A
Posted on 26. May, 2010 by Release in Elections, Politics, State Legislature
State Representative Paul Gardner (DFL-Shoreview) has filed for re-election for District 53A, seeking a third-term representing parts of Shoreview, North Oaks, Lino Lakes, Blaine and all of Circle Pines and Lexington. “It has been an honor to serve district residents during the last four years,” Gardner said. “The recession has made our budget process challenging, [...]
Gardner’s Minnesota Product Stewardship bill to be heard by committee
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Bills, Environment, State Legislature
Rep. Paul Gardner HD53A is chief author of the Minnesota Product Stewardship bill which will be heard by the Environment Policy and Oversight Committee at a 9:00 am scheduled meeting this morning. The bill would create a product stewardship framework operated and funded by producers to collect, recycle, and dispose of products at the end [...]
“Fair Race” elections bill headed to the Governor
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by Release in Bills, State Legislature
St. Paul – The Minnesota House voted today on a vote of 96 to 31 in favor of the Fair Race elections bill that ensure candidates for public office are not threatened or coerced. The Minnesota Senate passed the bill on a vote of 57-10. State Sen. Sandy Rummel and State Rep. Paul Gardner authored [...]
Pawlenty signs Gardner’s Safe Sharps Management bill into law
Posted on 02. May, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Bills, Health, State Legislature
Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the Safe Sharps Management bill HF1372 / SF1323 into law late Friday. Rep. Paul Gardner 53A of Shoreview is chief author of the bill which goes into effect January 1, 2011. The law will require sharps manufacturers and distributors as well as public health agencies and clinics that participates in a [...]
Rep. Gardner to speak on Earth Day at new recycling facility
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by Release in Environment, state
State Rep. Paul Gardner (DFL-Shoreview) will be the keynote speaker at the grand opening of International Paper recycling facility at 2425 Terminal Road, Roseville, on Earth Day, April 22nd. The event will run between 11:30 and 1:00. Rep. Gardner worked in the recycling industry for almost a decade before his election to the Minnesota House of [...]
Business Week tags Rep. Gardner as Minnesot’a go-to guy for green bills
Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by Chris Dohman in Elections, State Legislature
Global mag Business Week published a story on Minnesota Representative Paul Gardner’s tendencies of pushing for laws which are green. In the story Republican endorsed Linda Runbeck who is running against Gardner in this year’s House District 53A election is quoted saying ”I think his priorities are the opposite of the majority of folks in our [...]
MN House passes Rep. Gardner’s Minnesota Safe Drug Disposal Act
Posted on 25. Mar, 2010 by Release in Bills, Health, State Legislature
“This common sense legislation aims to keep prescription drugs out of our lakes and streams and away from teenagers or young adults who may abuse the drugs.”
