Dear Neighbors,
In the House, I’m working with my DFL colleagues to deliver on a package of bills designed to make day-to-day living a bit more affordable. Housing, child care, health care, you name it, we have a plan to bring costs down for you and your family. Corporations and billionaires have profited far too much at our expense. I will work to reverse that trend by passing legislation that directly improves your quality of life. We need to make sure we are on a more equal playing field.
Meanwhile, Trump has dragged us all into what I feel is a questionable and expensive war with Iran. We are facing immense domestic economic issues, yet he would rather spend billions on a war no American asked for. Now gas prices are rising, putting a dent in your wallet. Trump’s war has also claimed the life of fellow Minnesotan Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor. I think we will all keep her family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Case Manager Reform
Case managers form the backbone of our health care and human services system. We are seeing increased issues where case managers are overloaded, overworked, and leaving faster than ever. I brought forward a bill to start analyzing the root causes of this issue so we can solve this problem, improve services across our state and make sure we have the proper accountability built in. Watch me speak on this issue here.
Gun Violence Prevention
The Public Safety Committee heard a bill to ban assault rifles and a bill to ban high capacity magazines. Neither received a Republican vote, so they won’t move forward at this time. I believe this is an issue that should go beyond politics. The lives of our children and grandchildren are at stake, and there is nothing more precious. I encourage you to watch the testimony of the parents who lost their daughter on that tragic day. I will continue to fight to pass common sense gun violence prevention.
Keep in touch
Please continue to reach out with any input, ideas, or feedback about the issues important to you. I value hearing from you, so call (651) 296-5363 or email any time at rep.peter.fischer@house.mn.gov. You can find my information on my House website.
Sincerely,
Peter Fischer