Dear Friends,
Last Friday, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued an order regarding the lawsuit filed by the Legislature challenging the constitutionality of the Governor’s line-item veto of the operational funding of the Legislature. Many initial reports by the Twins Cities media were incorrect, so I want to offer some clarification. The Court did not render a decision on the case, nor did it overturn the lower court's ruling that stated the Governor’s veto of the Legislature’s funding is unconstitutional. Instead, the Court has ordered that the Legislature go into mediation with the Governor to solve the dispute. I am confident that the people’s voice at the Capitol will be fully restored.
You can read the court order here.
A FEW EVENTS COMING UP IN OUR COMMUNITY:
Country Faire
The Rosemount Country Faire will be taking place TOMORROW, September 16th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Steeple Center (14375 S. Robert Tr.) A free ice cream social will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Click here for further event information.
ProAct Legislative Panel
On Thursday, September 21st, I, along with other local legislators, will be discussing disability services at the next ProAct meeting during their legislative panel. The event will begin at 6:30 PM at the ProAct Headquarters: 3195 Neil Armstrong BLVD., Eagan.
Discussion topics will include: funding for day training programs, choices for those with disabilities, wages for direct care staff, and transportation funding needs.
Click here for more details and to RSVP.
Rosemount High School Centennial
This year, Rosemount High School is celebrating its centennial! To mark the occasion, the weekend of September 22nd-23rd will be full of events to observe the history and legacy of Rosemount High School!
Click here for more information on scheduled events.
Oktoberfest
The second annual Oktoberfest presented by the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce will be on September 29th from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Kelley Park. There will be live music and a variety of food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is FREE!
Click here for further event information.
Warrior 196 Memorial 5K
The Warrior 196 Memorial 5K will be held Saturday, September 30th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Eastview High School. Established in 2013, the Warrior 196 Leadership Foundation has been able to provide nearly $20,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors who attended either Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, or Eastview High Schools. These scholarships honor five ISD 196 alumni who gave their lives fighting overseas: Nathanael Doring (AVHS/1993), Daniel Olsen (EHS/2005), Benjamin Kopp (RHS/2006), Christopher Goeke (AVHS/2004), and Andrew Wilfahrt (RHS/1997).
Click here for more information and to register.
Interim Appointments
If you would like to meet with me to ask any questions or discuss a particular issue, my meetings will be held in-district during these months before next year’s session. Simply use the same contact information for my office below, and we will find a time and place to meet in our community, instead of traveling all the way to Saint Paul!
Keep in Touch
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with your comments, questions, and concerns. Email me any time at rep.anna.wills@house.mn or call 651-296-4306. You can also follow my updates on Facebook at www.facebook.com/repannawills and Twitter at https://twitter.com/annacwills.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Anna Wills
State Representative, District 57B