Capitol Grand Re-Opening Celebration Starts Tomorrow!

Greetings,

Thank you to everyone who attended a National Night Out block party in their neighborhood last Tuesday. On Monday, my wife and I attended another block party in Mounds View on the corner of Groveland Road and Laport Drive. It was great connecting with so many families in our community!

Officers from the Mounds View Police Department, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office and our local fire departments were in attendance at the neighborhood parties as well. I thank them for all they do to keep our community safe!

Capitol Restoration:

You are encouraged to attend the Grand Re-Opening of our State Capitol this Friday (11^th) to Sunday (13^th). This event will be a celebration of the Capitol’s extensive, four year restoration. The finished product is amazing and I encourage you and your family to attend. Activities include: a ribbon cutting, tours, live performances, a kid zone, fireworks, an ice cream social, a craft beer garden, and much more; click here for more information. If you are unable to attend any of these events, but would like to take a tour of our restored Capitol at a different time, click here for details.

Health Insurance Update:

At the end of July, preliminary rates for the 2018 individual health insurance market were released by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, revealing good news for ratepayers (click here for details on rate changes). If approved by the federal government, the Minnesota Premium Security Plan that was passed this session will result in premium decreases for tens of thousands of Minnesotans who purchase health insurance from the individual market. Since 2014, premium rates in Minnesota have been increasing by double digits annually (almost 60% in 2017). According to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, rates could have risen by 25% or more if the Legislature would not have taken any action this session. Final rates for the 2018 individual market are expected to be released in October.

Contact Me:

For any questions, comments, or concerns regarding any issue related to state government, please feel free to contact me at either 651-296-0141 or rep.randy.jessup@house.mn.

Thank you for allowing me to represent you at the Capitol.

Sincerely,