Rep. O'Driscoll Wants Northstar Extended to Camp Ripley
While local officials continue to push for the Northstar Commuter Rail to be extended to St. Cloud, a State Representative from Sartell now says he'd like it to go all the way to Camp Ripley.
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O'Driscoll Expects Cell Phone Bill to Pass [PODCAST]
State Representative Tim O'Driscoll from Sartell joined me on WJON today. Tim believes the hands-free device bill will pass and become law. O'Driscoll says support for this is bi-partisan.
Representative O'Driscoll Previews the Legislative Session [AUDIO
State Representative Tim O'Driscoll from Sartell joined me on WJON today. We talked about the upcoming legislative session which begins on Tuesday. Tim discussed bonding plans he will be looking for as part the state's bonding proposal, and budget concerns. He also weighed in on the top…
Sartell Rep. Tim O'Driscoll Talks Legislative Session [AUDIO]
I talked with State Representative Tim O'Driscoll from Sartell today on WJON. We talked about the recently completed legislative session and what they did and did not accomplish.
State Rep Tim O'Driscoll Comments on State Surplus and More [AUDIO]
State Representative Tim O'Driscoll from Sartell joined me on WJON today. He discussed what he and the other legislators are working on this week at the capitol. He explained he opinions and where the state surplus dollars should go, if Representative Jim Knoblauch's eliminatio…
State Bill Could Help Farmers in School Districts With Bond Referendums [AUDIO]
Lawmakers in greater Minnesota want to cut farmers' property tax bills for construction projects. Rural lawmakers say farmers pay $10 for every $1 city residents pay when schools, cities and counties charge for new projects because they own more land.
State Rep O'Driscoll Talks About Local Projects [AUDIO]
State Representative Tim O'Driscoll appears on WJON with me for a legislative update. He talked about roads and bridges in Sartell, Sauk Rapids that he's pushing the legislature for funding for. He also talked about the Government surplus money, President Obama's plan for free Commu…
Tim O'Driscoll, Joe Perske and a What Up Wednesday on WJON
Join me, Jay Caldwell from 5-10am Wednesday for the Morning News Watch. I'll talk with State representative Tim O'Driscoll at 8:15 about what's coming up during this legislative session.
House Passes Bill on Teacher Layoffs [AUDIO]
The Minnesota House has passed a bill that would let schools consider teacher performance in layoff decisions. State law currently requires that seniority be the only consideration. Opponents say the bill would make it easier for districts to layoff teachers with high salaries.
Former Sartell Police Chief Passes Away [AUDIO]
A longtime police chief for the city of Sartell has passed away. Jerry O'Driscoll died on Monday after about a 10-week battle with cancer.