Rep. Lee
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Dear Neighbors,?
We?re in the final days of the legislative session, with our work required to be finished by May 20. Though there?s only a short amount of time left, I?m confident we?ll be able to end strong and deliver for North Minneapolis and the entire state.?
The bulk of our time this week was spent on the House Floor, debating and passing our proposals for new policies and supplemental budgets. Much of this work is building off our efforts from last year, ensuring our investments have the greatest impact possible for Minnesotans.?
We?ve now passed all our major supplemental budgets. You can read these nonpartisan summaries of our work on K-12 Education [ [link removed] ], Children & Families [ [link removed] ], Transportation, Labor, and Housing [ [link removed] ], Higher Education [ [link removed] ], Judiciary and Public Safety [ [link removed] ], State and Local Government and Veterans [ [link removed] ], Elections [ [link removed] ], Human Services [ [link removed] ], Workforce and Economic Development [ [link removed] ], Agriculture, Commerce, and Energy [ [link removed] ], Health [ [link removed] ], and Taxes [ [link removed] ].
These are all great bills, but as a member of the Legacy and Environment & Natural Resources committees, I?m especially proud of our efforts there.
As we continue to pass our remaining House proposals, House and Senate members are currently meeting in conference committees to craft consensus legislation for where we differ in these issue areas. These conference committee meetings, and passing these final bills, will likely take up our remaining days of the legislative session.?
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*Slow Mow Summer*
You?ve probably heard of ?No Mow May? and may have even participated in making your lawn more pollinator-friendly! While it?s a catchy slogan, researchers from the University of Minnesota Bee Lab [ [link removed] ] have modified the popular campaign due to additional research on best practices for pollinators and lawn health.
?Slow Mow Summer? takes the sentiment of ?No Mow May? and expands it to the entire growing season! Because guess what? Bees need food AFTER May, too. Many bee species do not even emerge from hibernation until June or July, when self-heal, ground plum, lanceleaf tickweed, or calico American aster may be blooming in your lawn.?
SLOW MOW MAY
Mowing after lawn flowers bloom instead of before is the main goal of ?Slow Mow Summer.? You can learn more about how best to help native pollinators, like Rusty Patched Bumblebee, survive and thrive here [ [link removed] ]!
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*Statehood Day*
This Saturday, May 11, 2024, Minnesota celebrates 166 years of statehood. The Minnesota State Flag and Seal approved by the State Emblems Redesign Commission early this year will become the official state emblems. This is a culmination of months gathering input from and engaging with Minnesotans to find consensus on a flag and seal that represents the best of all of us.
State Flag
State Seal
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*Stay Connected*
The legislative session ends in 10 days. It?ll be busy, but I always have time to answer your questions. In addition to this regular email newsletter, always feel free to touch base to stay in the loop on our work.?
You can reach me at
[email protected] or 651-296-4262. I always look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,?
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Fue Lee
State Representative
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