SD41A Rep. Keith Downey has been on the forefront of reforming the way our state government works.  The Republican majorities have toured the state and been working on what they call Reform 2.0.  Rep. Downey talks about this and other reform ideas in his latest press release.  As the article states, you can see the ideas and provide some of your own at www.reform2.mn.

 
SAINT PAUL – (January 19, 2012) – Representative Keith Downey along with other members of the Minnesota House of Representatives released their priorities for the 2012 legislative session.  Looking to foster an environment conducive to private sector job growth, high performing education for students, and a smaller more cost effective government in Minnesota.  Reform 2.0 will modernize the outdated systems currently in place, allowing the needs of Minnesota’s economy and residents to be more efficiently served. 

 
“When we met with Minnesotans across the state, we heard much of the same; Minnesotans are focused on moving forward in a positive direction,” said Rep. Keith Downey (R – Edina).  “Our session priorities will create a stronger private sector economy while restoring confidence in the job creators to put Minnesotans back to work.  It is essential to businesses to have a more competitive tax climate, reduced regulatory burdens, less rules and reduced government interference in order to get our economy moving in the right direction.”
 
The Reform 2.0 agenda is based on feedback received from over 450 people who have shared their ideas on what government can improve upon.  Republicans traveled to dozens of cities across the state to publicly meet with interested citizens, business owners, and local government leaders to hear their ideas on how best to reform state and local government. 
 
Many of the reform bills have been introduced and more will become available as the 2012 legislative session begins in January.  The Reform 2.0 Web site (www.reform2.mn) will serve collectively for all information related to the initiatives being proposed and tracking their legislative progress during the 2012 session.