Neighbors and Friends,
As I mentioned in the last update, the legislature held a “mini-session” in Southeast Minnesota last week. We received input from many local residents during committee meetings in Austin, Rochester and Winona. Important testimony was also heard during a housing committee I chaired in Winona. In addition, I presented two of my bills funding inter-city passenger rail. These bills are strongly supported by Red Wing and Winona. The city councils of both communities have passed unanimous resolutions in support of a second train from St. Paul to Chicago.
It was interesting to leave St. Paul and receive a Greater Minnesota perspective on issues we consider at the Capitol.
High School Page Program
Applications are now being accepted for the High School Page Program. All high school students in their JUNIOR year are invited to apply. The program offers participants a broad range of experiences to help them understand the legislature. For more information on the application process, click here. Deadline is November 21st.
Fall Leaf Colors
Many Minnesotans will drive the state looking for the glorious leaf colors on display this autumn. Go to the DNR Fall Color Finder to view a map of where the leaves are at their most colorful.
Military Service Member 2015 tax credit
In just a few days, the credit for military service in a combat zone in 2015 will expire for most qualifying service members. Check out the Minnesota Department of Revenue site for more information. More than 1400 military service members are eligible for the credit but have not claimed it yet.
Minnesota Values Project
The Minnesota Values Project is a partnership between Minnesotans, elected officials and organizations to create a shared vision for the future of our state. Working together, we can strengthen our communities by improving education opportunities, making affordable healthcare a reality, and increasing economic prosperity for all Minnesotans.
Since 2017, House DFLers have facilitated hundreds of meaningful conversations with Minnesotans about their priorities. The work continues this year and in 2020 as we hear more about the vision we all have for our state. Please take a moment to complete this survey so we can learn more about your priorities as we head to the 2020 legislative session.
Women’s Foundation of Minnesota
Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota are inviting women from across state to apply for positions with the Young Women’s Cabinet of the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota. There are currently 22 open positions for women between ages 16-24. An application and more information can be found here.
Launch Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is announcing a new initiative to help grow Minnesota’s startup ecosystem. Launch Minnesota will start inside DEED and will work to become a public-private organization in the future. Find out more about how you can get your technology startup off the ground or sign up for their newsletter.
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If you would like to reach me during the interim you can contact me at rep.alice.hausman@house.mn.
Thank you for the privilege of representing you in the legislature.
Sincerely,
Alice