Legislative Update – March 26, 2026
Dear neighbors,
Yesterday, I stood alongside workers from UFCW 1189 and 663 as we announced legislation to stop Big Tech from using electronic price tags to raise the cost of your groceries. They’ve started bringing AI-powered technologies into stores, and they want to use it to charge different customers different prices for the same item.
The big box stores are already using this technology, and experts say it’s only a matter of time before other retailers catch up. Surveillance pricing hurts consumers and hurts workers, and DFLers are working to stop it.
Ag Day at the Capitol
This week we had Agriculture Day at the Capitol, complete with a big tractor on the Capitol steps! I was glad to take the time to speak with Farm Bureau members, but I also know that many of those who work on our farms and in our agriculture system can’t afford to take a day trip to the Capitol. You can watch a recording of my comments here.
It's important to have a diversity of ideas, crops, and farmers in the agriculture system, and it’s important to try new things because the old way of doing things isn’t working for so many Minnesotans.
DFLers are proposing anti-trust and anti-monopoly measures because we know that competition puts power back in the hands of the people, building a stronger agriculture system and a stronger Minnesota.
Child Tax Credit Reminder
If you’re still working on your 2025 taxes and have children, please don’t forget about the Child Tax Credit! It is NOT automatic. So far this year, more than 154,000 tax returns have claimed the Child Tax Credit, benefiting over 318,000 children across Minnesota. Families are receiving an average credit of $2,669.
The credit is estimated to reduce child poverty by up to a third in Minnesota, making it one of the most impactful investments DFLers protected amid federal cuts. Learn more about eligibility here.
Stay in Touch!
Please continue to share your questions, ideas, and feedback throughout the year. You can reach me by email at rep.rick.hansen@house.mn.gov or by phone at 651-296-6828.
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Sincerely,
Rick Hansen
State Representative