I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished despite the uphill battle of trying to advance progress in a tied Minnesota House. At the same time, there’s much more we could’ve done with just one more DFL vote - gun violence prevention, support and protections for those impacted by Operation Metro Surge, and safeguards for our environment, to name a few. However, even with divided government, we were able to pass much-needed legislation. For profit health plans were using AI to unjustly deny Minnesotans coverage, and I authored a new law to stop that practice. We passed an infrastructure bill that will invest in communities and good-paying jobs, including my legislation to deliver $2 million for Eden Prairie’s new garage for public safety services, and $2.5 million for Minnetonka’s new fire station. Working together, we also managed to pass a lifeline for HCMC and established the Office of Inspector General to fight and prosecute fraud in our state services. There’s more work to do, and it’s work I’m grateful to do alongside our neighbors. We may not have official legislative hearings or floor sessions anymore, but the work still continues. I'm working on bills for next year, helping constituents on case work with state agencies, and will be holding listening sessions and work groups to see what you want out of your state government in the coming years. Please continue to reach out if you need assistance with anything. Thank you for the incredible honor of serving our communities in the Minnesota House. |