veterans – Carla Nelson for State Senate

February 11, 2016

Local Lawmakers, Vets Discuss Legislative Priorities in Rochester

Originally published by Megan Stewart, KAALTV.com (ABC 6 News) — About 50 veterans and their families turned out to a first-of-its-kind town hall Thursday in Rochester with local lawmakers. The event was to help prioritize an agenda for the upcoming state legislation session for the Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota. Because it’s a short session, […]

October 30, 2012

Thank You, Service Members and Veterans

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“Thank you for your service.” It’s a very simple statement, one our service members and veterans have been hearing since September 11th, 2001. A lot of them will take the thanks gracefully, and some of them humbly. For as long as the United States is a free nation, the honor is all theirs. There’s a […]

August 30, 2012

Tax Credit for Minnesota Veterans Expires in October 2012

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Senator Carla Nelson wants to get the word out about the “credit for military service in a combat zone” for Minnesota’s armed forces veterans. If you know of a soldier or veteran from Minnesota who served in a combat zone or hazardous duty area during 2008, they are eligible for a refundable tax credit that […]