Tom Emmer

Emmer In Favor of Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Emmer In Favor of Permanent Daylight Saving Time
Emmer In Favor of Permanent Daylight Saving Time
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to make daylight saving time permanent on March 15. This would eliminate switching our clocks twice a year. The bill still needs approval from the House and it would need to be signed by the President. The U.S. House hasn't moved as quickly as expected on voting for the bill.
Emmer Pleased With COP House Progress
Emmer Pleased With COP House Progress
Emmer Pleased With COP House Progress
Congressman Tom Emmer was in St. Cloud this week meeting with St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis, and representative Tama Theis to get an update on the COP House in St. Cloud. Emmer says the COP House continues to be a success offering community engagement with police and community members.
Some Employers Still Struggling to Get Workers [PODCAST]
Some Employers Still Struggling to Get Workers [PODCAST]
Some Employers Still Struggling to Get Workers [PODCAST]
Congressman Tom Emmer joined me on WJON this week. He says the $300 Federal supplemental unemployment payment which is scheduled to end in September is taking its toll on employers. He says many local employers tell him it will be hard for them to make it until September because of a lack of employees and the amount of money they need to pay for starting new employees.
Emmer; Federal Government’s Fault For Worker Shortage [PODCAST]
Emmer; Federal Government’s Fault For Worker Shortage [PODCAST]
Emmer; Federal Government’s Fault For Worker Shortage [PODCAST]
The Federal Unemployment Supplement Insurance program is set to expire in September. Congressman Tom Emmer joined me on WJON today. He says the $300 weekly federal government unemployment supplement is causing many people to choose not to go back to work. Emmer says he doesn't blame the people choosing to do this but he blames the Federal government for these payments continuing.
Emmer Thinks COP House Could Work In Any City [PODCAST]
Emmer Thinks COP House Could Work In Any City [PODCAST]
Emmer Thinks COP House Could Work In Any City [PODCAST]
I was joined today on WJON by 6th District Congressman Tom Emmer. He authored the bill helping create the COP House in St. Cloud. COP stands for Community Outpost and is a home in a neighborhood that has had issues with crime activity. The home is meant for police to increase visibility and community involvement in trouble neighborhoods with the expectation to reduce crime.

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