Dear Neighbors,
Last week was a historical week for our nation with the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. However, it is important that we remind ourselves that bettering our communities requires us to start with the local work we do. We need to continue the focus on our COVID-19 response and economic stability. Building back Minnesota is our number one priority this legislative session.
Priorities for the 2021 Session
Recently, my colleagues and I in the House, announced our first priorities for the session. We will work to introduce and implement legislation that will provide assistance to Minnesotans impacted by COVID-19, strengthen worker protections, better support people experiencing houselessness, support our education system, and ensure affordable child care is available to those who need it.
Priorities for the 2021 Session
Recently, my colleagues and I in the House, announced our first priorities for the session. We will work to introduce and implement legislation that will provide assistance to Minnesotans impacted by COVID-19, strengthen worker protections, better support people experiencing houselessness, support our education system, and ensure affordable child care is available to those who need it.
Due North Education Plan
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the Due North Education Plan, a sweeping agenda for the future of education in Minnesota. Developed from a robust engagement effort with educators, school leaders, students, and families across the state, the Due North Education Plan is centered on ensuring every child in Minnesota receives a high-quality education, no matter their race or zip code. You can watch the announcement on the Governor’s YouTube page.
On Governor Walz’s COVID-19 Recovery Budget
Minnesotans across the state were hit by this unfortunate pandemic in different ways, and as lawmakers, it is our job to support our workforce, students and small businesses to emerge from this crisis stronger they they were before.
I am proud to partner with Governor Walz to introduce legislation that will confront the challenges faced by Minnesotans and invest in the future of our state.
Stay In Touch
You can stay up to date on our work by subscribing to these legislative updates and “liking” my official Facebook page. For any questions you have on the resources available to our community or our work in the Minnesota House, you can reach me at rep.andrew.carlson@house.mn or leave a voicemail at (651) 296-4218. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Andrew Carlson
State Representative