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Rep. Peterson Legislative Update (9/26)

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Greetings!

In my last legislative update, I discussed the Minnesota Supreme Court’s order regarding the lawsuit filed by the Legislature challenging the constitutionality of the Governor’s line-item veto of the Legislature’ s operational funding and how the Court ordered that the Legislature go into mediation with the Governor. Mediation was unsuccessful.

On Friday, the Governor walked out of mediation, subsequently ending this effort. The Legislature’s goal has been, and will continue to be, to restore the voices of Minnesotans at the Capitol. The case will now head back to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

High School Page Program

Applications for the 2018 Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page Program have now been mailed to our local schools. I encourage any high school junior interested in the political process to apply.

Throughout the week-long program, pages will assist state representatives and staff in the House Chamber during session, observe how committees are conducted, meet individually with their local state representative (me), and learn how legislation moves through the political process. This program also gives students the opportunity to meet with constitutional officers, members of the judiciary, lobbyists, and members of the media.

To learn more and to apply, click here.

Local Elections/Voting

Absentee voting began last week for the District 196 School Board Election. Click here to learn more and where to vote.

School District 191 also has 2 funding requests on the ballot this fall. Click here for more details. 

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day

This Saturday, September 30th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, the City of Burnsville and Dakota County will be holding their annual household hazardous waste drop-off day. Dakota County residents only; identification required. Click here to learn more.  

Contact Me

If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding any issue related to state government, please feel free to contact me at either 651-296-5387 or rep.roz.peterson@house.mn.

Sincerely,

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