 Neighbors, It seems our seasons are reversed. Seventy degrees in winter, cold and snow forecast in spring. Enjoy our changing weather and stay safe! Committee ActionToday in the Judiciary Finance & Civil Law Committee, my Safe at Home legislation was heard. Safe at Home is a program administered by the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State to help people fearing for their safety maintain a confidential address. Many of those who participate in the program are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. My update to the program allows someone moving to Minnesota to apply 60 days in advance of their move, so by the time they arrive, their address is confidential. This closes an opening that might have left them vulnerable. 2024 Legislative SurveyAs your state representative, listening to my constituents is the most important part of my job. Your responses will help me better understand your viewpoints, concerns, and values. Click here to begin. The survey will be available through the end of today, Friday, March 22. Thank you for making your voice heard! The Capitol and the CommunityIt was another busy week welcoming visitors to the Capitol from our area and around the state.  City of Eagle Lake representatives continued their effort for inclusion of the water treatment plant in the 2024 bonding bill.  Mankato School Board members were grateful for passage of the School Resource Officer bill. They were also appreciative of the legislature’s record 2023 education funding investments and talked about ongoing needs for the school district.  On Disability Services Day at the Capitol, I met with Mankato area advocates pushing for expanded services and increased access to those who need the assistance.  I met with a representative and student from the Private Colleges, who were interested in advancing grant programs.  Farmers Bureau representatives and wheat growers stopped by the office. Weighing In on The Capitol Mall RedesignThe Capitol Mall is a beautiful amenity for all Minnesotans to enjoy. The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board is offering Minnesotans a chance to weigh in on the future of the mall’s design. You can click here to view the preliminary Capitol Mall Design Framework and Phase 1 recommendation. Take the survey here. The timeline to take the survey has been extended to April 15. Veterans Day at the CapitolVeterans are invited to participate in the annual day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 17. See the information below on how you can talk to legislators about your priorities. I hope to see you at the Capitol on April 17!  Stay connected with the LegislatureThe Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services offers nonpartisan recaps of high-profile bills, committee hearings, and floor sessions with their Session Daily publication. Subscribe to receive these here. To track bills of interest through the legislative process, I encourage you to utilize the MyBills feature on the Minnesota House of Representatives’ website. You can also visit my House of Representatives website. I welcome your questions and comments anytime. You can email rep.luke.frederick@house.mn.gov or call me at (651) 296-3248. Also, please visit and “like” my Facebook page for more Capitol and community updates. Thank you for the privilege of representing you in the legislature. Sincerely, Luke Frederick State Representative District 18B – rep.luke.frederick@house.mn.gov
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