Neighbors, Many of the laws passed in the 2023 legislative session are set to go into effect on July 1. Several of the new measures will increase funding in agriculture, education, renewable energy, public safety, and elections. Among the key bills taking effect are free school breakfast and lunch for all K-12 students, protecting health care workers against violence, limiting no-knock warrants, funding for rural broadband, and more. All these measures support the House DFL’s effort to build a state to work better for everyone. We believe everyone should have opportunities to thrive and succeed. To read more from nonpartisan House Public Information and House Research about the new laws, click here and here.  Photo credit: MN House Photography Summer fun in the community Minnesota offers so many opportunities for fun in the summer and our communities are the perfect place to be for the July 4th holiday. The Eden Prairie Hometown Celebration is a full day of fun for everyone and takes place from 3:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at Round Lake Park. You can read all about the activities here.  Stay connected with the legislatureDuring the legislative interim, you can still turn to the Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services for the latest. Please continue to reach out with any input, ideas, or feedback about the issues important to you. I value hearing from you, so please don’t hesitate to call or email me any time. You can also connect with me on Facebook here. It is an honor to represent you at the State Capitol. Sincerely, Laurie Pryor State Representative |