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 by making sure we are on a more equal playing field.
Meanwhile, Trump has dragged us all into an immoral, illegal, 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. Nicole was just days from returning home. She answered the call to serve and I want to thank her for her exemplary service, she has made Minnesota proud.
In some positive news, Kristi Noem was fired by Trump on Thursday. She still needs to be held accountable and see justice, but we are all incredibly happy to see her go.
School Counselors Boosting Student Mental Health
I stood alongside school counselors and called for a counselor in every school and stronger guidelines for the amount of time counselors must spend with students. Our children deserve access to quality mental health care that can help them grow and thrive!
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 these common sense reforms.
Stay in Touch
If you have questions, ideas, or feedback that you’d like to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Email me at rep.kaela.berg@house.mn.gov or call (651) 296-5387. For more regular updates, you can subscribe to these legislative updates if you haven’t already, here, and you can also “like” and follow my official State Representative Facebook page.
Sincerely,
Kaela Berg
State Representative