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State Representative Rick Hansen
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-6828
For more information contact: Christina Gosack 651-296-5524
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Let's Keep the Lights On
Like many Minnesotans, I am disappointed and dismayed that state government services have suffered a partial shutdown. I voted three times in three days alongside members of both parties for a "lights on" bill to keep services that help Minnesotans working while the details of a final budget negotiation were brokered, but unfortunately this bill was defeated and the shutdown ensued.
There is good news. Minutes before state parks were to close their gates for the 4th of July weekend, the House and Senate passed the jobs, environment, and agriculture funding bill. I worked non-stop with both sides of the aisle in both the Senate and the House to see this bill pass, allowing Minnesota's economy, tourist attractions and 6,300 public employees to keep working.
I truly appreciate hearing from so many citizens of district 39A; please contact me at 651-296-682 with any ideas, opinions or suggestions on making Minnesota work. I will do everything in my power to bridge the bitter partisan divide and reach a budget deal for the people of Minnesota.
Sincerely,
Rick Hansen
State Representative
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