Government Affairs

All aspects of public policy influence business success, the education of our children, community development and our quality of life.

The River Heights Chamber of Commerce makes it our number one priority to stay informed and keep our members involved. We sponsor legislative forums, host local issues meetings, participate at the Capitol and connect regularly with our local, county, state and US officials.

2010

November Elections - Don't Sit on the Sidelines, By: David C. Olson

Inver Grove Heights State of the City Address Transcript

Ice Arena Bill

Education Bill

Policy Positions: Priorities adopted from the Minnesota Chamber of Commere:

Fiscal State Budget


Education - K-12 Education


Economic Development

Energy


Environment


Health Care Reform

2009

A Toolkit for Organizations of All Sizes- Doing Business During an Influenza Pandemic:
Human Resource Policies, Protocols, Templates, Tools, & Tips

Homeland Security and How Small Businesses Can Plan for h1n1

South St. Paul- Letter to Property Owners- Open House for Architectural Standards

Side-by-Side House & Senate Stimulus Tax Provisions

View 2009 MN Chamber Priorities here

Health Care Reform

The River Heights Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted Wed. July 22 to sign a letter addressed to Congress that opposes the legislation under consideration now that would create a government run (public) insurance plan, create employer mandates on businesses particularly small business requiring them to provide coverage for all employees, and major tax increases including imposing an additional “surtax” on high income earners and many small business owners. The Chamber and business community together are eager to work the President and Congress to reform the system, however, not at the expense and on the backs of businesses. The current employer-based system already voluntarily provides health benefits to more than 160 million Americans, and overwhelmingly, employees are satisfied with these benefits and want their employers to continue providing it to them.

Read a Letter to the Members of Congress here

Senate Health Bill & Small Business

Revised State Budget Policy

Rather than asking state policymakers to "spend smart" we are providing an array of spending reduction options, many of which are consistent with the Governor's recommendation. Clearly, it is difficult task however everyone is feeling the pain of this recession - from private sector downsizing and wage and benefit freezes to state and local government spending reductions. This policy was reviewed and recommended by local chambers at the MCCE Annual Meeting in Rochester in February.

Read the 2009 Fiscal State Budget Policy here

The River Heights Chamber Urges you to Speak Up Against Card Check Legislation
The River Heights Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Minnesota Business Leaders have partnered together to save the Secret Ballot, but we need your help.

Read Our Policy Statement here

 

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