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I hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July!?
This will be my last update until after the election. Whether running or not, legislators cannot use state resources for unsolicited communications during an election period because it might create an unfair advantage. While I won?t be able to send out these updates for a while, you can still follow me on my legislative Facebook page.?
I?m still available to meet, help with state level problems, and discuss issues important to our community. Please feel free to reach out at [email protected] or 651-296-4176, and I will be happy to help.?
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Thanks to the dedicated disability justice organizers in our state, all-terrain track chairs are now available at 13 Minnesota State Parks. Track chairs are all-terrain, electric-powered chairs that can be used on designated trails within the park. These chairs can help visitors explore areas of the state parks in new ways, often on trails that are not suitable for regular wheelchairs.??
Track chairs are available year-round in some locations, and seasonally in others. To reserve a chair, call the park you plan to visit.???
MCES has a grant for nearby Crystal homeowners needing to line, repair or replace sewer service. Your project must reduce infiltration and inflow of groundwater, stormwater or sump pump discharge into the sewer system. You can learn more at http://go.crystalmn.gov/WaterDivision.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded over $33 million to fund tree-planting projects across the state, part of a national $1.13 billion investment in 2023. Trees are vital for Minnesota's environment, cleaning our air, and preventing erosion. All Minnesotans, regardless of location, deserve the benefits of a healthy environment with access to trees and green spaces.?
Do you want your lawn to be more pollinator-friendly? Minnesota residents can now apply for spring 2025 Lawns to Legumes funding! The Lawns to Legumes program aims to increase habitat for at-risk pollinators in residential settings across the state by providing people with cost-share funding, workshops, coaching, and gardening resources.?
Anyone can apply to be reimbursed for up to $400 in costs associated with establishing new pollinator habitats in their yards. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2024. If you previously applied for the program, you must reapply to be considered for spring 2025 funding.??
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I hope you continue to have a wonderful summer! It is an honor and a privilege to represent you at the Capitol.???
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