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Legislative Update ? April 4, 2024

Dear Neighbors,

As the Legislative Session reaches our mid-point, we are working on passing policy bill packages that build on the work of last year?s historic session and improve the lives of Minnesotans. Last weekend, I was glad to join South St. Paul at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Asian Mart on Concord Street.

I also met with our partners at Washington County, including Commissioner Karla Bigham, Mary and Janice from Housing First, and AFCSME members Allison, Jacob, Peter, and Douglas. Finally, I spoke to a group of young students for a Kids for the Boundary Waters meeting about the importance of protecting our environment and wilderness spaces!

Hansen Constituent Visits

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South St. Paul Bonding Project

On Wednesday I was joined by South St. Paul city administrator Ryan Garcia in the Capital Investment Committee to present my bill [ [link removed] ] to fund the Northview Swimming Pool in our district.

The pool, which has been in operation since 1956, is currently in critical condition and my bill would help ensure our community has a modern and functioning public pool for future generations to enjoy. You can watch the committee presentation here [ [link removed] ].

Hansen Bonding Committee
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Agriculture and Food Policy

Yesterday I was proud to host author Austin Frerick at the State Capitol to meet with legislative leaders and talk about agricultural issues and food policy. I was joined by Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang and Vice-Chair Kristi Pursell as well as Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy.

Hansen Austin Frerick

Austin's new book, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America?s Food Industry, talks about issues facing agriculture across the country and in Minnesota, and I was glad to get his insight. You can read more in his recent Q&A here: Austin Frerick on farm policy, Cargill and food industry ?barons? [ [link removed] ].

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House Floor Votes

This week the House began passing policy bill packages in major issue areas building on the work of our historically productive 2023 session and improving the lives of Minnesotans. Today the House is set to pass two broadly bipartisan policy bills supporting our Departments of Military Affairs [ [link removed] ] and Veterans Affairs [ [link removed] ].

Tonight we will pass a transportation policy package [ [link removed] ] that improves road safety, DVS wait times, child passenger safety, and consumer protections. It also includes my legislation requiring a State Fair Transportation Plan [ [link removed] ].

4-4 Floor Vote Policy Bills

We will also take up a higher education policy bill [ [link removed] ] that includes the clean energy sector in our Workforce Development Scholarship Program and expands support in higher education for students who have a disability. Finally, we will vote on an early education policy bill [ [link removed] ] focused on strengthening our pre-kindergarten and school readiness programs.

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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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