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.
-A nonpartisan publication of Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services which provides hard news from the Capitol.
-Compiled by the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services.
-Coverage is broadcast statewide – along with Minnesota Senate television coverage – on your local PBS station’s digital Minnesota Channel.
-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.
-Live Internet video streaming of all television productions, plus additional coverage not provided on the broadcast channel, including evening, weekend and interim coverage.
-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