Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.  Legislative Update from Rep. Kari RehrauerNeighbors, Thank you to everyone who joined last week for a legislative town hall! We had a great discussion on the current legislative session, and I enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones.  If you weren’t able to join us, you can make your voice heard by taking our 2026 constituent survey. My inbox is also always open, so feel free to email me at rep.kari.rehrauer@house.mn.gov. Last week, the Minnesota House passed my bill to allow the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to more easily collaborate with other organizations that support our state’s veterans. By allowing MDVA to collaborate with other organizations in a meaningful way, Minnesota will be better positioned to manage issues related to food insecurity, homelessness, and suicide prevention. Minnesotans are facing a severe affordability crisis, and many veterans are being hit especially hard. No one who served our country should struggle to put food on the table or a roof over their head. By allowing the MDVA to collaborate with local partners, more of Minnesota’s veterans will be able to access services they need and deserve. You can watch my remarks on the House Floor here!  Fighting for our Teachers As an educator, I know how difficult it can be to get by on a teacher’s salary, especially for younger people and those trying to start a family. An already tight budget can be easily made unworkable with the high cost of health insurance, and that’s before actually needing to seek care. The health insurance we offer for our public school teachers is simply too expensive. This week, I spoke in favor of creating the Educator Group Insurance Pool. Anoka-Hennepin educators are taking home less dollars on their paychecks this year due to the increased cost of their health insurance. We must fix this broken system. Healthcare is unaffordable for almost everyone. We must make change. I believe the Educator Group Insurance Program is a great way to show what universal healthcare could look like. We must start taking real steps to move us in that direction. Right now, the state is paying for health insurance for teachers and A LOT of money is wasted on middlemen such as brokers and on administrative costs. This plan makes more sense and could prove we can make change in the healthcare system. You can watch my comments on the bill in committee here. Funding to Combat Medicaid Fraud Last week the House GOP voted against funding to strengthen the integral Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The proposal would beef up one of the most effective Medicaid fraud fighting forces in the country. That means more fraudsters in jail and more public funds going where they need to. There is a 3-to-1 match of federal funds for any state funds appropriated for MFCU staff. As a result, the state would only need to pay for 4.5 staff to get a total of 18! It is fiscally irresponsible to throw this opportunity away. I’ve heard clearly from you that you want me to put my vote where my mouth is. Minnesotans want us to take strong action to combat fraud and I couldn’t agree more. It's time to cut out the political games and pass some real legislation that will have a real positive impact. There are still potential paths for this critical fraud fighting legislation to move forward and I promise to fight for it every step of the way.  Find me on Instagram! As a legislator, being accessible to everyone is important to me. That’s why I’m branching out from just Facebook to a new official Instagram account! You can follow me by clicking here to get the latest from the Capitol.  Adopt me!  This week’s adoptable dog is King, an 8-year-old male pitbull and rottweiler mix available for adoption at the Coon Rapids Humane Society! King is an energetic good boy who loves fetch and toys. King's adoption fee has been reduced thanks to a grant from the ASPCA! This grant supports animals that have been in the Humane Society's care longer than most, giving them a little extra visibility and a better chance at finding the loving home they deserve. Learn more about King here! Stay ConnectedStay up to date on the happenings of the legislative session by following my official Facebook and Instagram pages. If you were forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive updates in your inbox here. Unfortunately, due to technological constraints, replies to this newsletter won’t reach my email account.??To share your input or ideas, or if I can ever be of assistance, please feel free to reach out by email at rep.kari.rehrauer@house.mn.gov or by phone at 651-296-1729. You can contact my Legislative Assistant, Chloe, at 651-296-5486 or via email at chloe.keller@house.mn.gov. It is an honor and a privilege to represent you at the Capitol.?? In community, Rep. Kari Rehrauer State Representative Kari Rehrauer5th Floor, Centennial Office Building
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