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Dear Neighbors,

Season's Greetings!

John and Angela at the Christmas market

"Angela and I recently enjoyed the European Christmas Market in St. Paul to get in the holiday spirit. "

Basketball season is here, and I'm back officiating for the Minnesota High School League. I'm also excited to share that I'll be serving as Speaker Pro Tempore during the 2026 legislative session, working alongside Speaker Demuth to guide bills through the legislative process. You can read the official press release here [ [link removed] ]. 






Screenshot of Rep. Huot recording a video ahead of reffing a game [ [link removed] ]
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*Public Safety Town Hall*

Join me tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16 at 5:20 p.m. in Eagan for a Public Safety Town Hall. Please RSVP at [link removed].

Huot Town Hall Notice
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Public safety center in Rosemount

"I was honored to join the Minnesota National Guard and our community for a tour of the renovated Rosemount Training and Community Center. Thanks to federal, state, and city $ partnerships, the Armory is finally updated and is increasing the capabilities it provides the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division (1/34) and the community. ""Grateful to have led efforts to secure the state funding."

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*Health Care Affordability*

Recent federal changes ended tax credits that helped reduce insurance costs, causing premiums to rise as much as 50% next year. These cuts hit farmers, small business owners, and older adults especially hard, while stripping Medicaid coverage from over 140,000 Minnesotans. DFLers are fighting to make health care more affordable. Please, if you're willing, take a moment to share how rising costs affect your family in a brief survey [ [link removed] ].

Rep. Huot at Essentia in Duluth

"I had the honor of visiting the Essentia Care Hospital in Duluth recently to hear about progress and the challenges they're facing amid federal cuts. I was truly impressed by their unwavering commitment to rural healthcare and their dedication to serving the community of Duluth, as well as providing essential emergency medical services throughout the region."

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*Cold Weather Rule & Energy Assistance*

Minnesota's Cold Weather Rule (October 1–April 30) protects you from utility shutoffs. Contact your utility provider to set up a payment plan. The Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps families afford energy costs based on income and household size. Learn more here [ [link removed] ], though federal funding delays may postpone these benefits.

Cold Weather Rule
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*Paid Family & Medical Leave – Launches January 1*

Starting January 1, 2026, Paid Family and Medical Leave launches which provides partial wage replacement for up to 12 weeks of medical leave for serious health conditions, including pregnancy recovery, and up to 12 weeks of family leave for new parents, those caring for seriously ill family members, or certain military and safety situations. If in need of both medical and family leave, workers can use up to a total of 20 weeks annually. Learn more here [ [link removed] ] or watch this explainer video [ [link removed] ].

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*Keep in Touch*

Please continue to keep in touch on the issues most important to you. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.

Take care,

John

Ornament of Melissa Hortman

An orament of Melissa Hortman hangs from the Capitol holiday tree. It's on display through the end of the month in the Captiol Rotunda.








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