Governor Makes New Announcement Tonight
Governor Walz will address Minnesotans live today at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the state’s next steps to address COVID-19. Tune in to the live stream on the governor's YouTube Live page here.
Upcoming Bills, and Bills passed by the House
Tomorrow, Rep. Tabke’s bill, HF3720, which provides flexibility to businesses like Valley Fair by lowering the minimum age required to operate amusement rides safely, will be heard on the House floor. The House will also hear HF3494, the Transportation Omnibus Bill which Rep. Tabke co-authored. Rep. Tabke will be present to speak on both of these critical bills. Session will start at 1:30 pm, you can watch Rep. Tabke speak here.
Today, we passed HF 3376, which bans certain uses of the toxic substance trichloroethylene (TCE). This substance has caused significant harm to communities throughout Minnesota. With this ban we are standing up to protect our families, communities, and environment.
We also passed the Ag Finance bill off the House Floor. Rep. Tabke sits on the House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division and contributed to this bill. The bill uses federal CARES Act dollars to invest in farmer mental health needs, including suicide prevention training and awareness of mental health resources. To enhance capacity for services and support to farmers for their economic well-being, it invests in essential services provided by the Department of Agriculture’s Farm Advocate program. The bill funds the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab equipment which is needed to respond to poultry and livestock diseases like HPAI and ASF.
Other Information
- It is Mental Health Awareness Month. There are many in our community who struggle with various mental health issues; if you or someone you know needs help, please visit this website for resources in Scott County. Additionally, if you or a loved one you know is in a mental health crisis, please refer to these numbers for immediate help, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM call 952-496-8481 for crisis appointment during business hours. 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM call 952-818-3702 for Scott County Crisis Response mobile services. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day.
- Our Congresswoman, Angie Craig, announced that the most recent COVID-19 package incorporates her All Dependent Children Count Act. The provision will allow working families to get the rebates they deserve for all of their dependents. Under the new bill, families with dependents under will receive $500, retroactive to the date of the enactment of the CARES Act, which did not include COVID-19 relief for dependents 17 and older. You can read Congresswoman Craig’s statement here.
Brad Tabke, State Representative | Rep.Brad.Tabke@house.mn
Eric Petersen, Legislative Assistant | Eric.Petersen@house.mn