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House DFL Lawmakers urge resignation of Minn. Board of Animal Health President

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Rep. Rob Ecklund (DFL – International Falls), Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL – South St. Paul), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL – Golden Valley), Rep. Sydney Jordan (DFL – Minneapolis), Rep. Patty Acomb (DFL – Minnetonka), Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL – White Bear Township), Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL – Deephaven), Rep. Todd Lippert (DFL – Northfield), Rep. Ginny Klevorn (DFL – Plymouth), Rep. Jay Xiong (DFL – Saint Paul), Rep. Heather Keeler (DFL – Moorhead), Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL – Roseville), Rep. Samantha Vang (DFL – Brooklyn Center), Rep. Fue Lee (DFL – Minneapolis), Rep. Peter Fischer (DFL – Maplewood), Rep. Steve Sandell (DFL – Woodbury), Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL – Coon Rapids), Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL – Eagan), Rep. Erin Koegel (DFL – Spring Lake Park), Rep. Jamie Long (DFL – Minneapolis), Rep. Michael Howard (DFL – Richfield), and Rep. Emma Greenman (DFL – Minneapolis) issued the following statement calling for the resignation of Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) President Dean Compart:

“Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) poses a critical threat to Minnesota’s wild white-tail deer population, and the Board of Animal Health has the responsibility to hold cervid farms in our state accountable for their role in its spread. Unfortunately, by failing to act, the BAH and its leadership have continued to let down those who enjoy deer hunting. Worse, future generations potentially won’t be able to enjoy these cherished traditions if CWD is allowed to spread, and based on the frequency at which the disease is identified in new areas of the state, unless urgent action is taken, it almost certainly will.

“All Minnesotans deserve a healthy deer herd and comprehensive solutions to protect it. If the deer farms won’t be accountable to the BAH, and the BAH won’t be accountable to Minnesotans, it’s time for BAH President Dean Compart to do the honorable thing and resign.”

Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Update: June 22, 2021

Dear Neighbors,

I hope this email finds you well and you had a chance to enjoy the beautiful Father’s Day Weekend.

Summer is in full swing and it was a beautiful day in Excelsior on Saturday. I got to cheer on the triathletes competing in the Lake Minnetonka Triathlon and check out the Excelsior Flea Market & Outdoor Market before special session got underway for the day. The Excelsior Flea Market & Outdoor Market is open every Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in June-August, and it’s a great opportunity to enjoy seasonal produce and find special treasures.

Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Update: May 15, 2021

Dear Neighbors,

I hope this finds you and yours well, and with an opportunity to enjoy the budding trees and chirping birds with spring in full bloom in Minnesota.

Budget negotiations in the Legislature are ongoing. With less than three days until adjournment, we’re working hard in the House to wrap up major bills and find compromise with the Senate on various provisions in each major area of the state budget.

As you know, I’ve been focused primarily on the environment and natural resources portion of the budget, as I’m serving as a House conferee to find a deal with my Senate counterparts. You may have seen in the news recently that Senate Majority members have indicated their intent to cut funding for state parks and closing the Minnesota Zoo if any clean cars provision is a part of final negotiations, despite a recent ruling that permits the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency the authority to implement clean car planning.

Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Update: April 26, 2021

Dear Neighbors,

This has been a challenging and emotional couple of weeks. I hope you’ve been able to set aside time for yourself and are taking a moment to check in on loved ones. In spite of – and because of – these tumultuous times, I am more committed than ever in my role as your state representative to help bridge divides and get us on a path forward together.

As you know, we’ve been working diligently on developing a balanced two-year state budget. In the House, we’re focused on pandemic recovery for our families and small businesses, and ensuring all areas of the budget deliver opportunity for every Minnesotan to thrive.

So far, we’ve passed budget bills for the following areas:

Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Update: March 12, 2021

Dear Neighbors,

The longer days and signs of spring give us much to look forward to as we get closer to closing the chapter on the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’ve exceeded our goal to vaccinate 70% of Minnesotans 65 and older, which means vaccination eligibility has been expanded.

Minnesotans who are now eligible to receive a vaccine include the following:

People with certain underlying conditions, including sickle cell disease, Down Syndrome, and oxygen-dependent chronic lung or heart conditions, and those who are in active cancer treatment or immunocompromised from organ transplant
People with rare conditions or disabilities that put them at higher risk
Food processing plant workers

House DFL lawmakers introduce legislation to increase opportunities for equitable COVID-19 vaccine access

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – House DFL lawmakers Wednesday introduced new legislation to increase opportunities for equitable COVID-19 vaccine access. In response to the vast disparities outlined in reporting from the Minnesota Department of Health, Representative Kelly Morrison (DFL-Deephaven), Representative Jay Xiong (DFL-St. Paul), Representative Hodan Hassan (DFL-Minneapolis), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), and 31 other House DFLers are leading efforts to close the gap and get more vaccine doses distributed to marginalized communities across the state.

“By doubling down on our efforts now to get shots into as many arms as possible, in every corner of the state, we can crush the virus and close the chapter on this public health crisis,” said Rep. Morrison, a practicing physician and Assistant Majority Leader in the Minnesota House. “The Minnesota Department of Health has been doing an incredible job handling the pandemic response, but we can and should do more for our communities who have been especially hit hard over the last year.”

The legislation would establish a Mobile Vaccine Program, in which mobile vaccination vehicles are deployed to disproportionately impacted communities around the state to provide COVID-19 vaccines to those residents. A mobile vaccination vehicle providing vaccines in a community with a large number of residents with limited English proficiency must also be staffed by interpreters for the needed languages.

Bipartisan ‘Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act’ Advances in the House

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – The Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act (SF 1098), a bill to address skyrocketing prescription drug pricing, advanced out of the House Ways and Means Committee today on a 23-1 vote. Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL-Deephaven), a practicing physician, is the chief author of the bipartisan legislation.

“All Minnesotans deserve access to the prescription medication that they need to survive and thrive,” said Rep. Morrison. “Prescription drugs don’t work if people can’t afford them. Creating more transparency about why drugs are priced the way they are is an important first step in raising awareness about the role of drug prices in the cost of health care, and in helping drive down those prices.” Continue reading “Bipartisan ‘Prescription Drug Price Transparency Act’ Advances in the House”

Physician lawmakers Sen. Scott Jensen and Rep. Kelly Morrison talk health care

Having physicians crafting health care legislation is unusual and closely watched.

Four physicians served in this session of the Minnesota Legislature, including two area legislators. Sen. Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) represents Senate District 47 and is a family doctor. Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-Deephaven) represents House District 33B and is an obstetrician.

The other physician legislators are Sen. Matt Kline, a Democrat representing Senate District 52, and House District 56B Democratic Rep. Alice Mann.

View the complete June 19 article by Lara Bockenstedt on The Chaska Herald website here.

Rep. Morrison to host listening session Tuesday, April 16, in Shorewood

Rep. Kelly Morrison (DFL-Deephaven) will host a listening session next week.

What: Listening Session with Rep. Kelly Morrison
Where: Shorewood Community and Event Center, 5735 Country Club Rd
When: April 16, 6:30 to 7:30 PM

Rep. Morrison represents Minnesota House District 33B, which includes Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay and portions of Chanhassen and Orono.

All constituents are invited to attend with comments, concerns and questions and hear updates from the State Capitol.

Tuesday at 11: News conference announcing new comprehensive plan to make prescription drugs affordable and accessible for Minnesotans

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – On Tuesday, March 26 at 11 a.m. in Capitol Room B971, DFL lawmakers and the parents of Alec Smith are announcing a new comprehensive plan to make prescription drugs affordable and accessible for all Minnesotans. Alec died in 2017 at age 26 because he could not afford to pay the $1,300 cost of his insulin prescription.

This is an opportunity for reporters to learn about DFL lawmakers’ new plan (scope extends beyond insulin), listen to Minnesotans talk about the plan’s impact on their lives, and ask questions.

Who:

Nicole Smith-Holt and James Holt, Jr. (parents of Alec Smith)
Majority Leader Ryan Winkler
Rep. Michael Howard
Rep. Laurie Halverson
Rep. John Lesch
Rep. Kelly Morrison (physician)
Rep. Alice Mann (physician)
Rep. Hunter Cantrell
Rep. Kristin Bahner

When: Tuesday, March 26 at 11 a.m.

Where: Capitol Room B971

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