Democrats deliver! MN Legislators heard voters and passed 30 of 30 top priority bills in 2023.
What's on the ISSUES Page? (updated 9/1/2023)
1 Serve on a MN State Board or Commission
2 How do we contact our legislators?
Link to session daily
Dates to know if you lobby on issues
3 Link to "session daily" of MN Legislative updates
4 Top (50) Laws passed by Minnesota Legislators in 2023
with 1-sentence summary and link to news article
5 Issue: Climate. Get $10,000 for energy upgrades
6 Issue: Climate: US Dept of Energy graphic showing energy sources and uses; 60% is wasted.
What's on the ISSUES Page? (updated 9/1/2023)
1 Serve on a MN State Board or Commission
2 How do we contact our legislators?
Link to session daily
Dates to know if you lobby on issues
3 Link to "session daily" of MN Legislative updates
4 Top (50) Laws passed by Minnesota Legislators in 2023
with 1-sentence summary and link to news article
5 Issue: Climate. Get $10,000 for energy upgrades
6 Issue: Climate: US Dept of Energy graphic showing energy sources and uses; 60% is wasted.
103 Gt Reduced Food waste
102 Gt Plant-rich diets
64 Gt Distributed Solar Photovoltaics (home solar)
18 Gt Insulation
15 Gt LED Lighting
15 Gt Public Transit
13 Gt Solar Hot water
11 Gt Recycling
11 Gt High Performance glass
11 Gt Carpooling
9 Gt Electric Cars
9 Gt High Efficiency Heatpumps
7 Gt Smart Thermostats
5 Gt Reduced Plastics
4 Gt Hybrid cars
4 Gt Teleprescence
2 Gt Composting
1 Gt Electric Bikes
1 Gt Low-flow fixtures
1 Gt Recycled paper
102 Gt Plant-rich diets
64 Gt Distributed Solar Photovoltaics (home solar)
18 Gt Insulation
15 Gt LED Lighting
15 Gt Public Transit
13 Gt Solar Hot water
11 Gt Recycling
11 Gt High Performance glass
11 Gt Carpooling
9 Gt Electric Cars
9 Gt High Efficiency Heatpumps
7 Gt Smart Thermostats
5 Gt Reduced Plastics
4 Gt Hybrid cars
4 Gt Teleprescence
2 Gt Composting
1 Gt Electric Bikes
1 Gt Low-flow fixtures
1 Gt Recycled paper
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
Steve SimonNotice of Vacancies in State Boards, Councils and Committees
July 18, 2023 — The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State today released notice of vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees that are accepting applications. Minnesotans are encouraged to apply and serve in demonstration of public service. The newest vacancies are listed below, and the full list of 975 vacancies / 557 positions can be found on our website Open Positions.
Applications may be submitted online and must be submitted within 21 days of the “Publish Date” listed on our Open Positions page, to be assured of full consideration by the appointing authority. Appointing authorities may choose to review applications received by the Secretary of State after the 21 day application period.
See our new instructions on HOW TO APPLY at the end of the message.
CURRENT VACANCIES
Below is a list of agencies with vacancies posted in the previous 15 days.
Please visit our website for complete descriptions and all other vacancy listings previously posted.
How do we contact our MN Legislators?
Here's the link, for MN House, MN Senate
https://www.leg.mn.gov/leg/legdir
plus tips on writing letters to Representatives and Senators, finding out about bills, testifying at committee meetings, subscribing to publications, and info on visiting the Capitol. 2023 Session begins Jan 3.
Here's the link, for MN House, MN Senate
https://www.leg.mn.gov/leg/legdir
plus tips on writing letters to Representatives and Senators, finding out about bills, testifying at committee meetings, subscribing to publications, and info on visiting the Capitol. 2023 Session begins Jan 3.
Session Daily - link
Feb 12, 2024 MN Leg is in session
May 20, 2024 MN Leg adjourns at noon.
Calendar for the Combined MN Legislative session is here:
https://www.leg.mn.gov/cal?type=all
(21) MN Leg Committees prioritize which bills to hear first. Committees are: (Agriculture, Budget, Business, Consumers, Civil Law, Economic Development, Education, Elections, Employment, Energy, Environment, Health, Higher Education, Housing, Local Govt, Military, Public Safety, State Govt, Taxes, Transport)
https://www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily/SDView.aspx?StoryID=12622
Yes, the link above connects to every weekly update since Jan. 2023.
Feb 12, 2024 MN Leg is in session
May 20, 2024 MN Leg adjourns at noon.
Calendar for the Combined MN Legislative session is here:
https://www.leg.mn.gov/cal?type=all
Easter recess
- Begins on Wednesday, March 27 at 5:00 PM
- Legislative activities resume on Tuesday, April 2 at 12:00 noon
Eid recess
- Begins on Tuesday, April 9 at 5:00 PM
- Legislative activities resume on Thursday, April 11 at 12:00 noon
Passover recess
- All day on Monday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 23
- Legislative activities resume on Wednesday, April 24 at 12:00 noon
(21) MN Leg Committees prioritize which bills to hear first. Committees are: (Agriculture, Budget, Business, Consumers, Civil Law, Economic Development, Education, Elections, Employment, Energy, Environment, Health, Higher Education, Housing, Local Govt, Military, Public Safety, State Govt, Taxes, Transport)
https://www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily/SDView.aspx?StoryID=12622
Yes, the link above connects to every weekly update since Jan. 2023.
Key Dates to know for lobbying
In 2023, the MN Legislaure starts after Jan. 1 and adjourns on May 22, 2023. About 2,000 bills are being heard in 21 Committees.
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Friday, March 10, 2023. Committees must act on bills in house of origin.
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Friday, March 24, 2023. Committees must act on bills, that met the first deadline in other body.
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 (5 p.m.) Committees must act on major appropriation and finance bill
What Laws passed first - by Mar 9, 2023?
HF28 Restore the Vote. Served your sentence; rejoin civic society.
HF213 Fund Food Shelves. Costs went from $2M to $6M.
HF50 State Lands & Forests updated
HF35 Budget forecast includes Inflation - for both Revenue & Expense
SF33 Attorney General Ofc assists state-wide County Prosecutors
HF7 Electric Utility renewable energy streamlined. Wind & Low voltage lines.
HF26 Enable use of Biden’s IRA funds - Inflation Reduction Act
SF13 Celebrate June 19 as Juneteenth
FH37 CROWN Act stop discrimination/natural hairstyles/hair texture
HF1 Protect Repro Rights
SF40 Iron Ore Miners UI - get Unemployment Insurance
HF31 Federal Tax Conformity; MN taxes match new Federal rules
Source for New Laws as of March 9, 2023. https://legiscan.com/MN/legislation?status=passed
What TOP 50 Laws in 2023
did MN Legislature pass?
The MN Legislature is in session from Jan - May 22, 2023.
Legislators propose bills. Committee chairs prioritize which bills get heard first. Then the MN House and the MN Senate debate and pass bills. Approved bills are bundled into an "Omnibus Bill" from each Committee, which then gets negotiated and re-approved by the MN House, MN Senate and gets signed by the Governor.
RECAP of laws passed
MN House DFL posted this info - (47) tweets on #MNLeg 2023 session bills that Democrats passed.
https://www.dflhouse.com/
In 2023, House DFLers were committed to solving big challenges, creating opportunities for people to succeed, and making our state work better for everyone. In numerous ways, we delivered. [1/many] #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislature-wraps-work-on-one-of-the-most-consequential-sessions-in-state-history-tax/600276542/
MN House DFL posted this info - (47) tweets on #MNLeg 2023 session bills that Democrats passed.
https://www.dflhouse.com/
In 2023, House DFLers were committed to solving big challenges, creating opportunities for people to succeed, and making our state work better for everyone. In numerous ways, we delivered. [1/many] #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislature-wraps-work-on-one-of-the-most-consequential-sessions-in-state-history-tax/600276542/
Repro Rights
After the Dobbs decision, House DFLers quickly secured reproductive freedom by passing the PRO Act. #mnleg
https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-minnesota-state-government-timothy-walz-11c3b1d5269c929e442b979ff1bac73b
After the Dobbs decision, House DFLers quickly secured reproductive freedom by passing the PRO Act. #mnleg
https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-minnesota-state-government-timothy-walz-11c3b1d5269c929e442b979ff1bac73b
Feed kids - Free meals at schools
Students do better in the classroom when they aren’t hungry. We passed legislation providing free meals at Minnesota schools. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/02/09/as-hunger-rises-in-minnesota-house-passes-school-meals-for-all-bill
Students do better in the classroom when they aren’t hungry. We passed legislation providing free meals at Minnesota schools. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/02/09/as-hunger-rises-in-minnesota-house-passes-school-meals-for-all-bill
Climate - 100% Clean Energy
We established a 100% by 2040 Clean Energy standard to combat the climate crisis and create new jobs. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-house-set-to-pass-bill-setting-new-benchmark-of-100-carbon-free-energy-by-2040/
We established a 100% by 2040 Clean Energy standard to combat the climate crisis and create new jobs. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-house-set-to-pass-bill-setting-new-benchmark-of-100-carbon-free-energy-by-2040/
Conform MN to US Tax Law updates Jan 2023
Shortly after we convened the 2023 session, we passed the fastest tax conformity bill ever, expeditiously delivering $100 million in tax cuts. #mnleg
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/tax-conformity-bill-delivers-tax-relief/89-e31a1434-f18d-4df6-bf00-2a0379cdbcb4
Shortly after we convened the 2023 session, we passed the fastest tax conformity bill ever, expeditiously delivering $100 million in tax cuts. #mnleg
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/tax-conformity-bill-delivers-tax-relief/89-e31a1434-f18d-4df6-bf00-2a0379cdbcb4
Housing / Homeless
Democrats worked together to quickly provide $50 million to support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. #mnleg
https://sahanjournal.com/housing/minnesota-homeless-aid-program-gets-50-million-infusion/
Democrats worked together to quickly provide $50 million to support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. #mnleg
https://sahanjournal.com/housing/minnesota-homeless-aid-program-gets-50-million-infusion/
Restore the Vote
We restored the vote to 55,000 formerly incarcerated people, representing the largest expansion of voting rights in the last half-century #mnleg
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/03/politics/tim-walz-minnesota-voting-rights/index.html
We restored the vote to 55,000 formerly incarcerated people, representing the largest expansion of voting rights in the last half-century #mnleg
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/03/politics/tim-walz-minnesota-voting-rights/index.html
Road Funding from US $315M
We unlocked over $315 million worth of federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to improve Minnesota’s roads. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/gov-walz-signs-bill-unlocking-315m-in-federal-infrastructure-money-for-minnesota-roads/600250905/
We unlocked over $315 million worth of federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to improve Minnesota’s roads. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/gov-walz-signs-bill-unlocking-315m-in-federal-infrastructure-money-for-minnesota-roads/600250905/
Stop Theft - Car parts / Catalytic Converters
We responded to Minnesotans calling on us to take action to prevent the increasing thefts of catalytic converters on vehicles. #mnleg
https://knsiradio.com/2023/02/21/catalytic-converter-theft-prevention-legislation-passes-off-the-house-floor/
We responded to Minnesotans calling on us to take action to prevent the increasing thefts of catalytic converters on vehicles. #mnleg
https://knsiradio.com/2023/02/21/catalytic-converter-theft-prevention-legislation-passes-off-the-house-floor/
Driver's Licenses for All, restored rights
Democrats passed Drivers Licenses for All legislation, ensuring all drivers, regardless of their immigration status, are licensed, insured, and educated on the rules of the road. #mnleg
https://www.fox9.com/news/drivers-licenses-for-all-becomes-law-in-minnesota.
Democrats passed Drivers Licenses for All legislation, ensuring all drivers, regardless of their immigration status, are licensed, insured, and educated on the rules of the road. #mnleg
https://www.fox9.com/news/drivers-licenses-for-all-becomes-law-in-minnesota.
Jun 19 = Juneteenth Holiday
In commemoration of June 19 as the official end of slavery in the United States, we established Juneteenth as a state holiday. #mnleg
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-house-sends-juneteenth-holiday-bill-to-governors-desk
In commemoration of June 19 as the official end of slavery in the United States, we established Juneteenth as a state holiday. #mnleg
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/minnesota/minnesota-house-sends-juneteenth-holiday-bill-to-governors-desk
MN Food Shelf $5M funding
Too many Minnesotans are struggling with food insecurity, and food shelves are struggling to meet demand. In response, DFLers provided $5 million in emergency food shelf funding.
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/walz-approves-5-million-in-emergency-food-shelf-funding/
Too many Minnesotans are struggling with food insecurity, and food shelves are struggling to meet demand. In response, DFLers provided $5 million in emergency food shelf funding.
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/walz-approves-5-million-in-emergency-food-shelf-funding/
Keep Indigenous child custody, in place
Long-standing federal protections for Indigenous children involving custody and placement proceedings are in jeopardy. That’s why Democrats passed the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, protecting Indigenous children from harm and trauma. #mnleg
https://lptv.org/mn-house-passes-indian-family-preservation-act-in-unanimous-vote/
Long-standing federal protections for Indigenous children involving custody and placement proceedings are in jeopardy. That’s why Democrats passed the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, protecting Indigenous children from harm and trauma. #mnleg
https://lptv.org/mn-house-passes-indian-family-preservation-act-in-unanimous-vote/
No Hate. Trans Refuge State
While extreme anti-trans legislation is advancing in numerous other states, Minnesota is now a Trans Refuge State, making Minnesota a more welcoming place. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/24/you-belong-here-minnesota-house-passes-trans-health-refuge-bill
While extreme anti-trans legislation is advancing in numerous other states, Minnesota is now a Trans Refuge State, making Minnesota a more welcoming place. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/24/you-belong-here-minnesota-house-passes-trans-health-refuge-bill
Ban harmful "Conversation Therapy"
Everyone deserves to be loved, accepted, and valued for who they are. Banning the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy” will improve lives. #mnleg
https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-house-passes-bill-to-ban-conversion-therapy-for-minors/
Everyone deserves to be loved, accepted, and valued for who they are. Banning the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy” will improve lives. #mnleg
https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-house-passes-bill-to-ban-conversion-therapy-for-minors/
No Racial Discrimination; CROWN act ok's braids, locs, twist hairstyles
DFLers successfully passed the CROWN Act, legislation to prohibit racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists. #mnleg
https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/01/26/minnesota-passes-crown-act-hair-discrimination-ban
DFLers successfully passed the CROWN Act, legislation to prohibit racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists. #mnleg
https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2023/01/26/minnesota-passes-crown-act-hair-discrimination-ban
Get rid of poisonous Lead water pipes
No amount of exposure to lead is safe, and is particularly harmful to children. House DFLers delivered $240 million to remove lead pipes and help ensure everyone has access to safe drinking water. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/05/16/walz-signs-240-million-lead-pipe-removal-bill
No amount of exposure to lead is safe, and is particularly harmful to children. House DFLers delivered $240 million to remove lead pipes and help ensure everyone has access to safe drinking water. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/05/16/walz-signs-240-million-lead-pipe-removal-bill
Iron Range miners get UI benefits
After over 400 mining workers on the Iron Range were laid off, House DFLers quickly worked to extend unemployment benefits, a critical lifeline for economic security. #mnleg
https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2023/01/23/mn-house-approves-bill-extend-unemployment-benefits-laid-off-mining-workers/
After over 400 mining workers on the Iron Range were laid off, House DFLers quickly worked to extend unemployment benefits, a critical lifeline for economic security. #mnleg
https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2023/01/23/mn-house-approves-bill-extend-unemployment-benefits-laid-off-mining-workers/
Mar 22, 2023 Gov. sets Budget Targets for each Committee;
Deadline helps each of ~24 Committee Chairs prioritize funding
With a historic surplus, in March, Governor Walz and DFL lawmakers announced a budget framework that’s balanced and aligns with Minnesotans’ values. The budget outline was announced earlier than any session in recent memory. #mnleg
https://www.kttc.com/2023/03/22/mn-state-leaders-set-almost-18b-budget-targets/
Deadline helps each of ~24 Committee Chairs prioritize funding
With a historic surplus, in March, Governor Walz and DFL lawmakers announced a budget framework that’s balanced and aligns with Minnesotans’ values. The budget outline was announced earlier than any session in recent memory. #mnleg
https://www.kttc.com/2023/03/22/mn-state-leaders-set-almost-18b-budget-targets/
Agriculture Budget
Our Agriculture budget delivers comprehensive, innovative ideas to ensure we have both a sustainable food supply and a strong agricultural economy throughout our state. #mnleg
https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-house-passes-agriculture-budget/
Our Agriculture budget delivers comprehensive, innovative ideas to ensure we have both a sustainable food supply and a strong agricultural economy throughout our state. #mnleg
https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-house-passes-agriculture-budget/
Veterans Support
Our Veterans have served with honor. House Democrats supported veterans and servicemembers with investments in services, job training, and physical and psychological care. #mnleg.
https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/governor-tim-walz-signs-the-veterans-and-military-affairs-bill-into-law/
Our Veterans have served with honor. House Democrats supported veterans and servicemembers with investments in services, job training, and physical and psychological care. #mnleg.
https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/governor-tim-walz-signs-the-veterans-and-military-affairs-bill-into-law/
Climate - $250M to lower costs for MN's
The Climate & Energy budget delivers nearly $250 million to lower the cost of energy, create new good-paying jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping make Minnesota a clean energy leader. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/05/18/state-lawmakers-agree-to-historic-environment-and-climate-bill
The Climate & Energy budget delivers nearly $250 million to lower the cost of energy, create new good-paying jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping make Minnesota a clean energy leader. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/05/18/state-lawmakers-agree-to-historic-environment-and-climate-bill
Children & Families - childcare
Every child deserves a great start to life. The House DFL Children & Families budget invests in early care and learning, homelessness supports, food security, child welfare, and more. #mnleg
https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-house-passes-bills-to-make-child-care-more-affordable-for-low-income-families/
Every child deserves a great start to life. The House DFL Children & Families budget invests in early care and learning, homelessness supports, food security, child welfare, and more. #mnleg
https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-house-passes-bills-to-make-child-care-more-affordable-for-low-income-families/
Commerce - Consumer Protections
Our Commerce budget creates a fairer and safer state, protecting Minnesotans from big pharma, big tech, big insurance companies, and predatory lenders #mnleg
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18013
Our Commerce budget creates a fairer and safer state, protecting Minnesotans from big pharma, big tech, big insurance companies, and predatory lenders #mnleg
https://www.house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18013
Democracy - For the People act. Voting Rights
Through our budget and legislation like the Democracy for the People Act, House DFLers strengthened Minnesota elections to help Minnesotans exercise their civic duty to participate in our elections without barriers meant to suppress the vote. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-house-passes-bill-that-would-expand-voter-access/
Through our budget and legislation like the Democracy for the People Act, House DFLers strengthened Minnesota elections to help Minnesotans exercise their civic duty to participate in our elections without barriers meant to suppress the vote. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-house-passes-bill-that-would-expand-voter-access/
Free public college < $80,000 income
House DFLers delivered a record investment for Minnesota’s colleges and universities to keep higher education accessible and affordable and to build a skilled workforce. The budget provides free college to students with incomes under $80,000. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/higher-ed-spending-deal-includes-free-college-for-minnesota-families-who-make-under-80k/600273361/
House DFLers delivered a record investment for Minnesota’s colleges and universities to keep higher education accessible and affordable and to build a skilled workforce. The budget provides free college to students with incomes under $80,000. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/higher-ed-spending-deal-includes-free-college-for-minnesota-families-who-make-under-80k/600273361/
Environment/DNR - No PFAS
DFLers passed the largest investment in our Environment and Natural Resources in state history, protecting our land, air, water, and wildlife and addressing harmful pollutants. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislature-deal-environment-climate-change-energy-natural-resources-parks-boat/600275661/
DFLers passed the largest investment in our Environment and Natural Resources in state history, protecting our land, air, water, and wildlife and addressing harmful pollutants. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislature-deal-environment-climate-change-energy-natural-resources-parks-boat/600275661/
Housing - Safe & Affordable
From preventing homelessness to creating new pathways to homeownership, DFLers went big in the Housing budget so all Minnesota families have a safe and affordable home. #mnleg
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2023/05/minnesota-legislative-big-big-deal-spends-1b-on-affordable-housing-adds-metro-sales-tax/
From preventing homelessness to creating new pathways to homeownership, DFLers went big in the Housing budget so all Minnesota families have a safe and affordable home. #mnleg
https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2023/05/minnesota-legislative-big-big-deal-spends-1b-on-affordable-housing-adds-metro-sales-tax/
Human Services - Combat opiods/ Care Worker pay raise
Our Human Services budget invests in our caring professions, helps our state’s most vulnerable residents, and continues combatting Minnesota’s opioid epidemic. #mnleg
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/top-news/minnesota-house-passes-human-services-budget-proposal-with-bipartisan-support/
Our Human Services budget invests in our caring professions, helps our state’s most vulnerable residents, and continues combatting Minnesota’s opioid epidemic. #mnleg
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/top-news/minnesota-house-passes-human-services-budget-proposal-with-bipartisan-support/
$2.6B Bonding Bill - Jobs for roads, bridges, water/sewer
After GOP blocked $0 funding for 3 years, MN roads rated D+ by Engineers.
With legislation containing $2.6 billion worth of capital investments for jobs and local projects throughout the state, Democrats are delivering sorely-needed funding to communities across the state that have been waiting on shovel-ready projects. #mnleg
https://www.minnpost.com/greater-minnesota/2023/05/why-lawmakers-finally-reached-a-deal-on-bonding-and-what-it-means-for-infrastructure-in-greater-minnesota/
After GOP blocked $0 funding for 3 years, MN roads rated D+ by Engineers.
With legislation containing $2.6 billion worth of capital investments for jobs and local projects throughout the state, Democrats are delivering sorely-needed funding to communities across the state that have been waiting on shovel-ready projects. #mnleg
https://www.minnpost.com/greater-minnesota/2023/05/why-lawmakers-finally-reached-a-deal-on-bonding-and-what-it-means-for-infrastructure-in-greater-minnesota/
Labor - Earned Sick & Safe Time (1 - 40 hours)
House DFLers advanced unprecedented support for workers, including Earned Sick & Safe Time, protections for meatpacking and warehouse workers, and better enforcement against wage theft #mnleg
https://www.twincities.com/2023/05/17/paid-sick-time-requirement-passes-minnesota-legislature-walz-plans-to-sign-bill/
House DFLers advanced unprecedented support for workers, including Earned Sick & Safe Time, protections for meatpacking and warehouse workers, and better enforcement against wage theft #mnleg
https://www.twincities.com/2023/05/17/paid-sick-time-requirement-passes-minnesota-legislature-walz-plans-to-sign-bill/
Jobs Bill - access to loans, child care, job training
Everyone deserves a fair shake at the American Dream. The Jobs budget delivers equitable access to capital, improves our child care system, invests in job training, and improves cultural corridors in the metro area to promote commerce. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-house-passes-amended-jobs-budget-bill/.
Everyone deserves a fair shake at the American Dream. The Jobs budget delivers equitable access to capital, improves our child care system, invests in job training, and improves cultural corridors in the metro area to promote commerce. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-house-passes-amended-jobs-budget-bill/.
Judiciary - Courts & County Attorneys funded
The Judiciary budget delivers systemic investments focused on a more just and equitable state, ensuring everyone has access to liberty and justice regardless of income. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/public-safety-bills-dramatically-boost-public-defense-spending-in-minnesota-legislature/600272937/
The Judiciary budget delivers systemic investments focused on a more just and equitable state, ensuring everyone has access to liberty and justice regardless of income. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/public-safety-bills-dramatically-boost-public-defense-spending-in-minnesota-legislature/600272937/
Protect 30% of Nature
Our Legacy budget reflects the will of Minnesotans who, in 2008, voted to pass the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment because all of us want our state to be a great place to live, work, and play. #mnleg
https://www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily/Story/17918
Our Legacy budget reflects the will of Minnesotans who, in 2008, voted to pass the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment because all of us want our state to be a great place to live, work, and play. #mnleg
https://www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily/Story/17918
Public Safety: fund police, help victims, juvenile justice
House DFLers worked to improve Public Safety with a holistic approach to fund law enforcement, victims of crime, juvenile justice reform, and more. #mnleg
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/much-to-do-with-1-week-left-in-legislative-session/
House DFLers worked to improve Public Safety with a holistic approach to fund law enforcement, victims of crime, juvenile justice reform, and more. #mnleg
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/much-to-do-with-1-week-left-in-legislative-session/
Gun Safety: red flag and universal background checks
Democrats took groundbreaking action to reduce gun violence. We passed criminal background checks and red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of those who are prohibited from having them and prevent those likely to cause harm from doing so. #mnleg
https://sahanjournal.com/news-partners/minnesota-guns-measures-public-safety-governor-tim-walz/
Democrats took groundbreaking action to reduce gun violence. We passed criminal background checks and red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of those who are prohibited from having them and prevent those likely to cause harm from doing so. #mnleg
https://sahanjournal.com/news-partners/minnesota-guns-measures-public-safety-governor-tim-walz/
Education - teachers funded
House DFLers are delivering historic new investments in education while providing Minnesota schools with sustainable funding to meet the needs of all students. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/house-passes-k-12-spending-package-that-includes-2-2-billion-education-boost/
House DFLers are delivering historic new investments in education while providing Minnesota schools with sustainable funding to meet the needs of all students. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/house-passes-k-12-spending-package-that-includes-2-2-billion-education-boost/
Education - costs indexed to inflation
Minnesota schools have been underfunded for years. By indexing the formula to inflation and tackling cross-subsidies, we ensure our teachers, principals, and administrators have the tools to help our students succeed. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/05/16/minnesota-house-passes-22-billion-in-new-school-funding-next-stop-senate
Minnesota schools have been underfunded for years. By indexing the formula to inflation and tackling cross-subsidies, we ensure our teachers, principals, and administrators have the tools to help our students succeed. #mnleg
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/05/16/minnesota-house-passes-22-billion-in-new-school-funding-next-stop-senate
LGA - fund Local Govt / cities & counties
this may decrease property tax or increase services
Our State & Local Government Budget addresses years of disinvestment and funding gaps while helping agencies more effectively provide services Minnesotans count on. #mnleg
https://house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18021
this may decrease property tax or increase services
Our State & Local Government Budget addresses years of disinvestment and funding gaps while helping agencies more effectively provide services Minnesotans count on. #mnleg
https://house.mn.gov/SessionDaily/Story/18021
Healthcare - lower costs & more access
The House DFL is committed to lowering health care costs while increasing access to the care people need to live a healthy life. Our Health budget helps ensure all Minnesotans can receive access to quality health care that they can afford. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislative-session-breaking-bad-for-hospitals-nursing-homes/600276402/
The House DFL is committed to lowering health care costs while increasing access to the care people need to live a healthy life. Our Health budget helps ensure all Minnesotans can receive access to quality health care that they can afford. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislative-session-breaking-bad-for-hospitals-nursing-homes/600276402/
Transport - Jobs, Climate, Equity
In our Transportation budget, Democrats made generational investments to champion safety, strengthen communities, create jobs, tackle climate change, and ensure our state’s transportation system is equitable. #mnleg
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/politics/transportation-package-headed-to-governors-desk/89-9432f5e7-bd58-48c7-9ab9-25e02a2a692a
In our Transportation budget, Democrats made generational investments to champion safety, strengthen communities, create jobs, tackle climate change, and ensure our state’s transportation system is equitable. #mnleg
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/politics/transportation-package-headed-to-governors-desk/89-9432f5e7-bd58-48c7-9ab9-25e02a2a692a
Cannabis - Legal & Expunge
DFLers successfully delivered a bill legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis to Governor Walz’s desk. The bill establishes responsible regulation and begins to repair the legacy of racial injustice caused by the failed criminal prohibition. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-house-to-cast-final-vote-on-legalizing-recreational-marijuana/600276122/
DFLers successfully delivered a bill legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis to Governor Walz’s desk. The bill establishes responsible regulation and begins to repair the legacy of racial injustice caused by the failed criminal prohibition. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-house-to-cast-final-vote-on-legalizing-recreational-marijuana/600276122/
Passed #PaidFamilyMedicalLeave (1-12 weeks paid at ~60%)
House DFLers successfully championed Paid Family & Medical Leave. As a result, no longer will working families need to worry about compromising between their paycheck and the welfare of their loved ones. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-house-debates-paid-family-and-medical-leave-bill/
House DFLers successfully championed Paid Family & Medical Leave. As a result, no longer will working families need to worry about compromising between their paycheck and the welfare of their loved ones. #mnleg
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-house-debates-paid-family-and-medical-leave-bill/
$3B in Tax Cuts; Largest tax cuts in state history
Finally, House DFLers led the way to deliver the largest tax cut in state history, with $3 billion in tax cuts, credits, direct rebates to Minnesotans, and support for communities. #mnleg
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/politics/mn-house-passes-tax-bill-rebate-checks-included/89-19ef8453-bf44-456d-95fc-a973bfe1df7e
Finally, House DFLers led the way to deliver the largest tax cut in state history, with $3 billion in tax cuts, credits, direct rebates to Minnesotans, and support for communities. #mnleg
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/politics/mn-house-passes-tax-bill-rebate-checks-included/89-19ef8453-bf44-456d-95fc-a973bfe1df7e
Tax Cuts: help child poverty; help most Seniors, helps renters & homeowners
Our Tax bill reduces child poverty by 1/3, invests in local public safety, cuts property taxes for homeowners and renters, exempts 3/4 of seniors from state taxes on Social Security, and much more. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislature-passes-3-billion-tax-cut-bill-ahead-of-monday-adjournment-deadline-rebates/600276665/
Our Tax bill reduces child poverty by 1/3, invests in local public safety, cuts property taxes for homeowners and renters, exempts 3/4 of seniors from state taxes on Social Security, and much more. #mnleg
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislature-passes-3-billion-tax-cut-bill-ahead-of-monday-adjournment-deadline-rebates/600276665/
RECAP - MN Values Project listened to MN's
Now, we will go back to our families, neighborhoods, and communities to talk about how the work that happened at the Capitol will impact people’s lives. We will continue to listen to Minnesotans and talk to people about the things they value most. #mnleg
https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-taxes-abortion-health-racial-justice-transportation-marijuana-c3cc7db0cd92c022817ef3ae41097c73
Now, we will go back to our families, neighborhoods, and communities to talk about how the work that happened at the Capitol will impact people’s lives. We will continue to listen to Minnesotans and talk to people about the things they value most. #mnleg
https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-taxes-abortion-health-racial-justice-transportation-marijuana-c3cc7db0cd92c022817ef3ae41097c73
RECAP: 2023 bills passed via MN House DFL
We will take Minnesotans’ feedback to the Capitol next year and enact policies that help everyone succeed and live their lives. We will respond to unforeseen challenges, build on our work, and legislate with our values and our hearts. [/end]
https://www.startribune.com/recreational-marijuana-social-security-tax-relief-track-bills-minnesota-legislature/600259167/
We will take Minnesotans’ feedback to the Capitol next year and enact policies that help everyone succeed and live their lives. We will respond to unforeseen challenges, build on our work, and legislate with our values and our hearts. [/end]
https://www.startribune.com/recreational-marijuana-social-security-tax-relief-track-bills-minnesota-legislature/600259167/
PHOTO: MN House Rep Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger meets with the public at the 2023 Woodbury Expo, including listening to students. (as well as Town Halls, school visits, and community Fairs.)
Compare US and UK Energy
The Left Side is supply; the Right side is Demand.
The Gray lines are wasted "Rejected Energy"
Rejected energy is wasted primary energy, or energy which serves no useful purpose in our society or economy. Virtually all of the rejected energy is waste heat from burning fossil fuels.
The Left Side is supply; the Right side is Demand.
The Gray lines are wasted "Rejected Energy"
Rejected energy is wasted primary energy, or energy which serves no useful purpose in our society or economy. Virtually all of the rejected energy is waste heat from burning fossil fuels.
ENERGY FLOW CHART - US diagram
Two-thirds of US energy is wasted = 65 quads of "Rejected Energy"
Solve this & we can solve #climatecrisis
(Left side) = Energy supply in (rainbow colors)
(Right side)= Use (pink) + Waste (gray)
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US Supply: INCREASE THIS 15.5 = X Solar 1.5, X Nuclear 8.1, X Hydro 2.8, X Wind 3.3, X Geo 0.2,
DECREASE THIS 81.73 = X Methane/nat. gas 31.3. X Coal 10.5, X Biomass 4.8, X Petroleum 35.1
US Demand: 31.8 = which is X Residential 11.7, X Commercial 9.0, X Industrial 26, X Transport 26.
Wasted, X or "Rejected Energy": 65.4 = in the US, this waste is mostly heat from burning fossil fuels.
DECREASE THIS = efficiency and conservation
ex. the heat your car generates instead of moving the wheels
ex. the heat that goes up your chimney, instead of heating your house
Stop wasting your money!
Get $10,000+ per voter for Energy Upgrades.
https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator
Two-thirds of US energy is wasted = 65 quads of "Rejected Energy"
Solve this & we can solve #climatecrisis
(Left side) = Energy supply in (rainbow colors)
(Right side)= Use (pink) + Waste (gray)
______________________________________
US Supply: INCREASE THIS 15.5 = X Solar 1.5, X Nuclear 8.1, X Hydro 2.8, X Wind 3.3, X Geo 0.2,
DECREASE THIS 81.73 = X Methane/nat. gas 31.3. X Coal 10.5, X Biomass 4.8, X Petroleum 35.1
US Demand: 31.8 = which is X Residential 11.7, X Commercial 9.0, X Industrial 26, X Transport 26.
Wasted, X or "Rejected Energy": 65.4 = in the US, this waste is mostly heat from burning fossil fuels.
DECREASE THIS = efficiency and conservation
ex. the heat your car generates instead of moving the wheels
ex. the heat that goes up your chimney, instead of heating your house
Stop wasting your money!
Get $10,000+ per voter for Energy Upgrades.
https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator
Get $10,000/voter for Energy upgrades
Get $10,000 in 50% + Discounts & 30% Tax rebates via Biden's IRA
Our Director, Ajeet Yadav, attended our January MLK event, and he is going to write a journal about his experiences with Energy Updgrades in his own home. Stay tuned for the Next Steps.
Renters/Homeowners: Look up how much money you get, via Biden's #InflationReductionAct here:
https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator
What projects can we do?
1 New or used EV Car Get $7K off new or $4K off used
2 Window unit #heatpump A/C + heater
3 Get a Home Energy evaulation, then insulate, caulk & weatherstrip
4 Replace windows with triple-pane, gas-filled High Efficiency windows
5 Wiring for a bigger electrical panel, wiring, plus the appliance: EV Charger, Induction stove, heatpump clothes dryer, heatpump hot water
6 Home Solar or Geothermal heating
7 furnace replaced by Heatpump model
8 Ask your landlord to do projects that reduce tenant's bills
Get $10,000 in 50% + Discounts & 30% Tax rebates via Biden's IRA
Our Director, Ajeet Yadav, attended our January MLK event, and he is going to write a journal about his experiences with Energy Updgrades in his own home. Stay tuned for the Next Steps.
Renters/Homeowners: Look up how much money you get, via Biden's #InflationReductionAct here:
https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator
What projects can we do?
1 New or used EV Car Get $7K off new or $4K off used
2 Window unit #heatpump A/C + heater
3 Get a Home Energy evaulation, then insulate, caulk & weatherstrip
4 Replace windows with triple-pane, gas-filled High Efficiency windows
5 Wiring for a bigger electrical panel, wiring, plus the appliance: EV Charger, Induction stove, heatpump clothes dryer, heatpump hot water
6 Home Solar or Geothermal heating
7 furnace replaced by Heatpump model
8 Ask your landlord to do projects that reduce tenant's bills
“Always anchor our external direct action with the power of economic withdrawal.” Martin Luther King, Jr. directed people to boycott to reduce oppression in his last (Mountaintop) speech Apr 3, 1968.
MN Senate District 47 DFL
