Week of April 8th – 11th
Education budget moves out of committee
The Senate education budget was heard in committee this week. Due to numerous concerns, I voted against the bill. In my brief remarks, I touched on five key points in which this bill has room for improvement. You can view them by clicking HERE.
Activism at the Capitol
A large group stopped by on Wednesday for Water Action Day. There is a lot of legislation on this subject this year, including updates to water treatment plants and responsible sidewalk salt application.
David Haeg and Norbert Gernes also visited my office on Wednesday. We discussed all manner of issues, including Ranked Choice Voting.
Teachers from Wayzata High School had a career day this week, and a group of them chose to come to the capitol to learn about government. We talked about how we can help students pursue careers in public service, and the conversation was one of the highlights of my week.
A group from Jump$tart also came by the capitol this week. They are working to make sure all students have an education in financial literacy, and I am proud to be authoring this legislation.
Feeling optimistic about humanity
One of my constituents came down to lobby me this week and told me one of the kindest things I have heard in my adult life: that he was here because at the top of his “bucket list” is making the world a better place for the next generation. You can listen to more of my thoughts on this in this week’s video by clicking HERE.
Town Hall meeting next week!
Representative Laurie Pryor, Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, and I are hosting another town hall meeting during the legislative break, and I hope to see you there! It will be in the East Commons at Eden Prairie High School! The conversation will be from 6:30 – 8:00pm on Wednesday, April 17. Bring us your questions, comments, and concerns!
Hands-free bill heads to the governor
This week, both the House and Senate agreed on a hands-free driving bill and sent the legislation to the governor, which he is expected to sign. There is a lot in the news about the issues that divide us right now, but through perseverance and compromise we were able to pass legislation that will save lives.