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Legislative updates and releases directly from the Minnesota State House.
Legislative Update – February 16, 2024
Dear Neighbors, Happy Friday! The MN 2024 Legislative session has begun and I’m excited to continue this work with our community and Rep. Larry Kraft who represents the other half of Senate District 46. After the historically productive 2023 Legislative Session,...
Legislative Update – February 9, 204
Dear Neighbors, I hope your February has been enjoyable. I’m looking forward to some snow and seeing the new Minnesota Department of Transportation snow plow fleet in action! Over 35,000 Minnesotans submitted their ideas and winners have been selected. Here is your...
Legislative Update – January 19, 2024
Dear Neighbors, Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe we're already two weeks into 2024. I hope the new year is off to a great start. A new year means new opportunities to gather at one of my Community Conversations in our community! The first one was last Saturday at...
Legislative Update – December 21, 2023
Dear Neighbors, I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the holiday season! I love this time of the year; it’s a time to reflect, recharge, and spend quality time with family and loved ones. I wish you and yours a beautiful holiday and a special New Year. This...
Release: House Education Finance Committee Chair Cheryl Youakim Awarded as a Champion of Literacy
Monday, October 23, 2023 SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Representative Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins), chair of the House Education Finance Committee has been awarded a Champion of Literacy from the Reading Center Dyslexia Center. Rep. Youakim is being recognized for her...
Legislative Update – October 31, 2023
Dear Neighbors, I hope this email finds you staying well and enjoying the cooler temperatures and the leaves changing. Fall also brings elections season. Here is your quick reminder that there are local elections coming up on November 7th in many of our communities....
Thank you Edina LWV!
Thank you to the Edina LWV for hosting a candidate forum for SD46B & SD46. There were great questions and conversations that mirror what I am hearing when I talk to folks at their doors. Check out the forum here https://youtu.be/1oExWscJv6k.
Legislative Update – June 17, 2022
Dear Neighbors, I hope you’ve had a good week. It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through June! Here’s an update from the Capitol: On Wednesday this week, Governor Walz announced Minnesota’s health care providers will be ready to vaccinate children 6 months...
Legislative Update – June 10, 2022
Dear Neighbors, I hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy our gorgeous start to June. Here’s quick update from the Capitol: Frontline Worker Bonus Pay Application is Open This week on Wednesday, the online application system for frontline worker bonus pay was launched. It’s...
Legislative Update – June 3, 2022
Dear Neighbors, I hope this finds you well. Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and after the week we’ve had, it doesn’t feel like we need a reminder. Gun violence is an epidemic we need to address, and I continue to advocate for common sense gun safety laws...
