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Legislative Update – January 4, 2023

Dear Neighbors,

Today I joined students from the YMCA Youth in Government [ [link removed] ] program during their yearly conference at the State Capitol. The program is an immersive four-day experience which this year includes over 1,300 high school students from across the state learning about state and local issues. I was glad to talk to students about the importance of civic education and involvement.

YIG Photos

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Kaposia Library Opening

I’m proud to share that Dakota County’s newest county library will open on February 20th in South St. Paul. The Kaposia Library [ [link removed] ] is located at the corner of Marie Avenue and Seventh​ Avenue in South St. Paul. The Grand Opening will take place from 5–7 pm. All are welcome!

Kaposia Library Design

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2023 Legislature Wrap-Up

As a fun way to wrap up the year, MinnPost published a list of notable quotations [ [link removed] ] from the past year at the State Capitol. 

The article included two of my quotes, including one of my committee remarks - "“I would also invite you all to my district in the summer. Maybe on an 80- or 90-degree day.”" - from when I introduced my bill to regulate smells [ [link removed] ] from industrial plants which passed earlier this year.

You can find a good recap of laws that went into effect January 1st here from the Pioneer Press: New Minnesota laws beginning Jan. 1 [ [link removed] ].  From our earned sick and safe time program to increased tenant protections, and additional environmental protections, there is a lot of good policy to celebrate going into the new year.

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Additional Information

You may have seen recent headlines about ice fishers and others being trapped on the ice across Minnesota. I wanted to share the Department of Natural Resources guide to ice safety [ [link removed] ] as we head into colder weather.

DNR Ice Safety

I also wanted to share the DNR’s current rulemaking docket which was recently delivered to the legislature and can be found here [ [link removed] ], and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s recent report [ [link removed] ] on sustainable waste management and solid waste policy.

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Stay in Touch!

Please continue to share your questions, ideas, and feedback throughout the year. You can reach me by email at [email protected] or by phone at 651-296-6828. You can contact my Legislative Assistant Sam O'Neill at 651-296-3305 or via email at [email protected]. 

Sincerely,

Rick Hansen
State Representative






*Representative Rick Hansen*

407 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155

Phone: 651-296-6828
Email: [email protected]
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Legislative Assistant: Sam O'Neill 651-296-3305







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