Neighbors and Friends,
Our first committee deadline is this Friday, so there is a furious rush to have bills heard in either a House or Senate committee in order for the legislation to continue through the process. As I mentioned in last week’s update, you can click on this link to read more about committee deadlines.
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All Aboard Minnesota, a group focused on development and expansion of intercity rail transportation, held their Capitol day on the hill last week and I was asked to give remarks to the group. I sit on the Transportation Finance & Policy Division, and am a long-time advocate of passenger rail. There was an article in Tuesday’s Star Tribune about Amtrak’s interest in building a line between the Twin Cities and Duluth/Superior. Click here to read the article. Wisconsin Public Radio also broadcast a news story on the issue.
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Many groups made their way to the Capitol this week. It is always interesting to meet with visitors from all over the state and, of course, our district. Among those I met with were the Minnesota Historical Society, Rochester Chamber, Arts advocates, Minnesota Private Colleges, disability services, hospitality industry and homeless coalition advocates.
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If you’d like to follow news from the legislature, read the House of Representatives' Session Daily to get the latest updates.
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Thank you for the privilege of representing you in the legislature.
Sincerely,
Alice