Tag: House District 48A

Dear Neighbors,

This week I had the opportunity to visit with students from Carleton College. They had a keen interest in what we’re working on at the Legislature and I enjoyed showing them around the House Chamber.

I also want to offer congratulations to Walter Louis Barry for earning the honor of Eagle Scout. To earn his award, Walter completed a courtyard landscaping project at Minnetonka Middle School. I had the opportunity to present him with a House Resolution commemorating his achievement. Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: May 9, 2019”

Dear Neighbors,

I want to thank everyone who attended the Town Hall Meeting last week with Rep. Kotyza-Witthuhn, Sen. Cwodzinski, and me. We had a good discussion about a variety of issues important to the community. It’s extremely gratifying to represent a community so deeply engaged with the political process.

Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: April 25, 2019”

Dear Neighbors,

I just wanted to share another reminder about the Town Hall Meeting tonight hosted by Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn and me at Eden Prairie High School. We’re in the middle of the Easter/Passover legislative recess, and when we return to the Capitol next week, our focus will be on the Minnesota Values Budget as we consider each of our finance bills on the House Floor. Before we begin this work, we’d love to hear directly from you about our own priorities and the issues you find most important.

The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and everyone in the community is invited. If you’re unable to attend, please know that I welcome your feedback and input any time, so stay in touch with emails and phone calls. It’s an honor to represent you.Sincerely,Laurie Pryor
State Representative

Dear Neighbors,

Here’s a reminder about the Town Hall Meeting Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn and I are hosting next Wednesday. The Town Hall will take place at Eden Prairie High School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free, nonpartisan, and everyone in the community is invited. We deeply value your input and engagement, and hope to see you there.

WHAT: Legislative Town Hall Meeting
WHO: Rep. Laurie Pryor, Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
WHERE: Eden Prairie High School (East Commons), 17185 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

This morning the House approved the compromise version of HF 50, the bill requiring drivers to use cellphones in hands-free mode while behind the wheel. I am grateful for all the advocates who kept working to get this law passed and I was proud to be a yes vote. This bill will save lives. Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: April 9, 2019”

Dear Neighbors,

I continue to be thankful for members of the community coming to the Capitol to advocate for the issues important to them. I’ve recently had the opportunity to visit with members of ISAIAH, advocating for child care investments.

Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: March 27, 2019”

Dear Neighbors,

As we’ve just passed the halfway point of the legislative session, I’m continuing to take action to improve the lives of Minnesotans and build a state that works better for all of us. Part of this is my commitment to promoting safe and healthy communities and last night, we passed a pair of bills to do just that.

Ending the Opioid Crisis

Too many lives have been lost in communities across our state due to the opioid crisis. Just yesterday, the Minnesota Department of Health issued new figures showing deaths caused by opioid overdoses increased for the seventh consecutive year. Addiction has meant staggering amounts of heartbreaking tragedies for families, and these Minnesotans who have lost loved ones have been calling for solutions.

Last night, many of these Minnesotans joined us in the House Chamber as we passed HF 400 which will create an Opioid Stewardship Advisory Council, charged with recommending comprehensive strategies for prevention, education, treatment, and recovery. These will be funded by an Opioid Stewardship Fund, resources for which will come from fees assessed on drug makers and distributors. I’m proud to be a co-author of this bill which will deliver a message to families and communities that there is hope after addiction and that as we work together to end this crisis, there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: March 19, 2019”

Dear Neighbors,

I’m grateful for the constituents who continue to come to the State Capitol to advocate for issues they are passionate about. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with Aline and Marcia, two school psychologists in our community.

I was honored to have Eden Prairie School Superintendent Dr. Josh Swanson testify in favor of HF 514, my bill to increase investments in school safety. Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: March 13, 2019”

 

Dear Neighbors,

This past Monday was a historic day in the Minnesota House of Representatives. We commemorated the first ever “Sovereignty Day” where we heard remarks from 11 tribal leaders in Minnesota and discussed how to improve government-to-government relations and how to work together to create better opportunities for Native people in Minnesota.

Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: February 21, 2019”

 

Dear Neighbors,

The weather continues to be cold here in the state of Minnesota, and I hope you and your family have been able to stay both safe and warm. No family deserves to be stuck in the cold, and if you or someone you know is having difficulty with heating bills, Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program may be able to help. The Minnesota Department of Commerce has more information available here.

Last week I joined Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn for a Community Housing Forum in Eden Prairie to discuss the importance of housing for a strong community.

Continue reading “Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A) Update: February 11, 2019”