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Legislative Update ? March 8, 2024

Dear neighbors,

From protecting pollinators to preventing PFAS and plastic pollution, your lottery dollars work for Minnesotans. Yesterday, the Minnesota House passed my bill funding 101 environmental projects [ [link removed] ] using lottery proceeds, on a bipartisan vote of 94-35.

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The funding, which comes from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, is a key part of Minnesota?s legacy of environmental stewardship, funding habitat restoration, cutting-edge research, and clean water projects. These projects will help ensure our environment is protected for generations to come. You can read my full press release here. [ [link removed] ]

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Protecting Pollinators from Pesticides

Earlier this week, I joined environmental advocates and folks from the Natural Resources Defense Council [ [link removed] ] for a press conference on my legislation that would close loopholes related to seeds treated with neonicotinoid pesticides.

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Minnesota has always been a leader in this issue, and I will continue to advocate for policies that protect pollinators, soil health, and clean water in our state. You can read more about the legislation from NRDC here: Bees on the Brink: Will Minnesota Act to Save Them? [ [link removed] ]

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2023 Tax Bill Programs

Last year we passed a tax bill that prioritized making life more affordable for working families, parents, and seniors.

Now that tax season is upon us, I wanted to share some information about various programs you may be eligible for this year, including the?Child Tax Credit [ [link removed] ],?Property Tax Refund [ [link removed] ],?Social Security Income Exemption [ [link removed] ], and the?K-12 Credit and Subtraction [ [link removed] ].

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Audit Commission Meeting

This week, the Legislative Audit Commission, which I co-chair, met to hear the report [ [link removed] ] on the Department of Human Services Licensing Division?s support to counties. The evaluation subcommittee, which I serve on, met to discuss suggested topics for the Legislative Auditor to review in 2024. You can watch recordings of those meetings here [ [link removed] ].

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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 [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 [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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