Dear Neighbors, This year, even with a closely divided Legislature, we passed strong anti-fraud measures to protect taxpayer dollars and hold criminals accountable. We also passed critical bipartisan legislation to save Hennepin County Medical Center, invest in infrastructure, increase property tax refunds, and reduce tab fees. As part of our Jobs and Infrastructure package, I secured funding for both the Mendota Heights Police Station and City Hall. I also secured a fund transfer for ISD197 and fought to improve lead emissions monitoring in Eagan. As your State Representative, my goal is to bring a mom-tested perspective to public service that meets people where they are. We delivered funding for suicide prevention barriers on bridges and a long-term plan for future prevention measures. I advocated for bills to ban assault weapons, promote safe storage, and fund mental health. Though Republicans blocked these, we successfully passed an Anonymous Threat Reporting requirement for all schools. It is disappointing and frustrating that so much progress was blocked on gun violence prevention and responses to Operation Metro Surge. Minnesotans are demanding meaningful action, and we’ll keep fighting for the common-sense measures our communities deserve. The status quo of inaction cannot continue. Next session I will continue to fight for improving access to health care, additional funding for school-based health centers, and even better lead emissions monitoring. |