But Tea Party Republican Jeff Johnson says if hes elected Governor
Hell sign a bill to reduce the minimum wage.
Mom and kids making sandwiches
Mom on camera Graphic: Jessica English St. Paul, MN
Mom and kids making sandwiches Graphic: Jeff Johnson Reduce Minimum Wage Source: Bemidji Pioneer, 06/02/14
Johnson Claimed He Would Not Actively Work Against The Minimum Wage Increase, But Would Sign Repeal Legislation In June 2014. In June 2014 in an article about the endorsed candidates the Bemidji Pioneer wrote, In response to a question from the Pioneer, he said although he would not actively work as governor to get the two laws repealed, he would likely sign legislation repealing them if it were to be sent to him by the Legislature. [Bemidji Pioneer, 06/02/14] Johnsons plan would hurt over three hundred fifty thousand Minnesota workers like me. Mom waiting for bus Graphic: Jeff Johnson: Hurt 350,000 Minnesota Workers Source: Star Tribune, 04/10/14
Star Tribune: Raising The Minimum Wage Affected Over 350,000 Minimum Wage Workers In Minnesota. In April 2014 in an article about the minimum wage increase the Star Tribune wrote, Minnesotas minimum wage is set to jump from one of the lowest in the nation to one of the highest, promising a better standard of living for more than 350,000 workers but raising bottom-line concerns for some business owners. [Star Tribune, 04/10/14] Johnson opposes raising the minimum wage Mom on camera Sources: St. Cloud Times, 10/29/13 House Journal 3417, 05/02/05 Johnson Opposed Increasing The States Minimum Wage In October 2013. In October 2013 in an article about Johnson and Honour attending a St. Cloud Tea Party event the St. Cloud Times wrote, Honour and Johnson both said they oppose increasing the minimum wage. [St. Cloud Times, 10/29/13]
Johnson Voted Against Increasing The Minimum Wage In May 2005. Johnson, voted against SF3, the bill to increase the minimum wage, as it passed the House as amended 84-50 on May 2, 2005. [House Journal 3417, 05/02/05] But he supports tax breaks for big corporations. Mom on camera Source: House Journal 3934, 05/11/05 Johnson Voted Against The Amendment To Curtail Corporate Tax Loopholes To Fund Property Tax Relief. Johnson voted against the Mullery amendment to HF785, the amendment to curtail corporate tax loopholes to fund property tax relief. Johnson voted against the amendment as it failed 53-81 on May 10 2005. [House Journal 3934, 05/11/05]
The Mullery Amendment Repealed The Foreign Source Royalties Subtraction. In May 2005, Rep. Mullery proposed an amendment to HF785 which would have repealed the Foreign Source Royalties subtraction. [House Journal 3929, 05/11/05]
The Foreign Source Royalties Subtraction Cost $119.9 Million For The 06-07 Biennium. In February 2005, the Minnesota Department of Revenue issued its Tax Expenditure Budget, noting the Foreign Source Royalties Subtraction had a fiscal impact of $119.9 million for the FY06-07 biennium. [Dept. Of Revenue, Feb. 2006] Jeff Johnson has the wrong priorities for Minnesota. Mom walking kids to school Graphic: Jeff Johnson: WRONG for Minnesota
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