Dear Neighbor,
The 2015 session is now underway after we had a swearing-in ceremony for the 89th Legislature today at the Capitol. I am honored to continue representing the people of District 31B and look forward to taking on the challenges we face as a state.
This is a budget year, so setting a new two-year plan will be our biggest focus in 2015. I will provide details and my thoughts on those developments in future emails as things unfold in St. Paul. For now, I want to pass along some helpful links to help you follow along online. Here they are, just click on the headers:
Minnesota House of Representatives
-Information about the legislative process and the Minnesota House of Representatives in general.
Session Daily
-A nonpartisan publication of Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services which provides hard news from the Capitol.
New laws
-Compiled by the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services.
TV coverage
-Coverage is broadcast statewide – along with Minnesota Senate television coverage – on your local PBS station’s digital Minnesota Channel.
Your Legislators TV program
-Your Legislators is a live one-hour program which runs 8 p.m. Thursdays on public TV. The weekly panels typically include a mix of two Republicans and two Democrats joining moderator Barry Anderson. Viewers are able to submit questions during the show. The link above provides more information, including channel listings.
Streaming video
-Live Internet video streaming of all television productions, plus additional coverage not provided on the broadcast channel, including evening, weekend and interim coverage.
How a bill moves to law
-A 16-page booklet explaining, in a simple, straightforward manner, how a bill moves from an idea to law. Capitol Steps is intended as a resource for junior high school students.
Please stay in touch and provide me with input on the issues throughout the session. I am now in 409 of the State Office Building in St. Paul and you can call (651) 296-2439 to set up an appointment.
Sincerely,
Tom