Friends,
This week the House & Senate reached agreement on all of our budget bills. Unfortunately, due to Governor Dayton's unwillingness to fully participate in the process thus far, negotiations between House & Senate leadership and the Governor will continue. We are committed to getting Minnesota's work done and the Governor will have budget bills on his desk with plenty of time to sign. Have a great weekend!
Rep. Barr with community educator advocates from Inver Grove Heights
Education Conference Committee Report
The House and Senate conferees came to an agreement early this week, setting the stage for Governor Dayton to finally enter into negotiations about our education budget bill. The bill has five key reasons the governor should support it, including two of his own provisions (underlined below) that the House & Senate included. The bill:
Inver Grove Heights Comprehensive Plan
To get feedback from community members for the 2040 Inver Grove Heights Comprehensive Plan, they have launched an online map and survey where everyone can contribute their comments about what works in the city today and what needs improving for tomorrow. Take the online survey today. The first public meeting will take place: Tuesday, May 23rd 6:30pm - 8:30pm Inver Grove Heights Community Center, Community Room.
On this day in History
In 1961, NASA launched the Freedom 7 space capsule making Alan Shepard the first American in space. Ten years later he became the 5th American to walk on the moon.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas with me. You can schedule a time to meet with me in my office any time by calling me at 651-296-4192, or share your thoughts by emailing me at rep.regina.barr@house.mn.
Have a great weekend,
Regina