Dear Neighbors, The first week of the 2024 Legislative Session is in the books! The House convened on Monday, February 12th to begin our business for 2024. I’m excited to build on last year’s historic session and continue working on delivering investments in infrastructure and projects to boost local economies and improve the livelihoods of middle and working class Minnesotans. New Laws After a historic session in 2023, many new laws went into effect on July 1st and August 1st, 2023, and January 1st 2024. The nonpartisan office of House Public Information has a summary of the new laws here: Help Wanted Olmsted County is looking to fill many positions for seasonal work. If you have a passion for the outdoors and making a difference in your community, one of these roles might be right for you! You can find a full list of positions available on Olmsted County’s website. Insulin Prices Capped Democrats are dedicated to helping reduce the cost of health care and protecting against price-gouging. Earlier this month, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a landmark settlement with the Eli Lily insulin company that caps insulin at just $35 for the next 5 years. Drug companies raised the price of insulin by over 1,100% between 1990 and 2020, and this settlement ensures that Minnesotans can afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. You can learn more about the settlement and how to get insulin for just $35 a month here: https://www.ag.state.mn.us/MNinsulin35/. Child Tax Credit In 2023, Democrats enacted a nation-leading Child Tax Credit projected to reduce childhood poverty by one third. Families will save up to $1,750 for each dependent, with no limit on the number of children. Nearly 300,000 families are eligible for the new credit, but in order to receive it, you must file a 2023 income tax return. Learn more here from the MInnesota Department of Revenue. |