The bill didn’t address school districts’ pressing special education funding needs, and strings were attached to funding for Bureau of Indian Education schools, threatening our principles of sovereignty. Looking ahead, I’ll keep working to ensure all kids can have a better future through education.
Wild Rice Protections
Last week, the House passed a bill to nullify Minnesota’s wild rice sulfate standard, putting at risk the clean water in which this cherished resource can grow. This was a deeply disappointing move which disregards the cultural importance wild rice has to Native people. I shared my thoughts on the bill on the House floor.
In light of this legislation and other administrative law rulings, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced Thursday they would stop the rulemaking process for their new proposed sulfate standards. We need a strong, science-based standard protecting this resource. I’m committed to working with other lawmakers and the relevant agencies to ensure wild rice can flourish for future generations.
Gun Violence Prevention
While the Republican leadership continues to hold back votes on bills to enact common-sense gun safety measures, Minnesotans continue to speak out. Additionally, I was so proud of my colleague, Rep. Erin Maye Quade of Apple Valley, who held a sit-in inside the House Chamber for a full 24 hours this week.
Please keep in touch with your input. Have a great week.
Peggy
Rep. Peggy Flanagan
309 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
Phone: 651-296-7026
E-mail: rep.peggy.flanagan@house.mn
Legislative Assistant: Akolade Gbadamosi, 651-296-4279