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Dear Neighbors,

Eligible Frontline Workers can now apply for bonus payments. Minnesotans who worked in health care, as first responders, food service, retail, and more ? are eligible for these bonuses. To view eligibility criteria and apply, please visit frontlinepay.mn.gov/submit. Applications must be sent in by Friday, July 22. I encourage everyone eligible to apply.

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Governor Walz Signs Mental Health Package

Last week, Governor Tim Walz signed legislation delivering a $60 million investment in mental health, including several provisions I authored.

During the pandemic, we have seen how important mental health is to the overall health of a society. Like many industries in the state going through severe workforce shortages, this bill adds a tool in the box to recruit and retain mental health professionals in the workforce. This is a huge step in the right direction in giving back to the mental health professionals who work so tirelessly, particularly in the last three years.

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Assisting our Farmers

Good news for our Minnesota farmers! Another priority of mine was just signed into law, which will provide ongoing investments in small, beginning, and emerging farmers towards owning farmland. Many farmers we see at our local farmer's markets rent land and have no certainty about how long-term leases will be, which affects their ability to build livelihoods and continue farming for our communities. With this legislation, we will aid farmers, diversify the industry and eliminate food insecurities within our communities.

For more information regarding this vital legislation, here is an article from MinnPost.

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Celebrating Graduating Students

Congratulations to all of the graduating students this Spring! Obtaining your diploma requires many hours of classroom study and a commitment on your part to accomplish this goal. You should be commended for a job well done.

As you leave high school behind and prepare to face new challenges, the skills you have acquired will become more and more important to you. I hope you will use these skills to meet these challenges and contribute to the betterment of our society.

Best wishes in your future endeavors!

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Stay in Touch

Please reach out to my office if you need assistance with anything. I am best reached through email at [email protected] or please contact my legislative assistant Josh at [email protected]. I always appreciate hearing from you. You can also follow along on my official Facebook page here.?

Sincerely,

Rep. Samantha Vang

651-296-3709

[email protected]