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Your Friday Update from the Office of Representative Brad Tabke:
This week Rep. Tabke presented to the Housing Committee his bill that will use innovative and creative new ways to promote new affordable housing and protect naturally occurring affordable housing where it exists. The proposal will help address the statewide housing crisis that has forced too many Minnesotans out of their homes. All Minnesotans should have a safe and affordable place to rest their head at night.
Rep. Tabke's bill will allow community members, faith organizations, businesses and others to pool their money in return for a 90% tax credit. It's a simple, proven strategy that will allow communities to address housing needs.
You can watch video of the hearing here.
Other News
- Rep. Tabke joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers this week to announce a bill requiring that all rape kits be tested. The legislation would also create a database so victims could track their kits. You can read Fox9's story about the plan here.
- Rep. Tabke met with physician assistants from Shakopee on Tuesday.
- Rep. Tabke and the Climate Caucus announced proposed one-time investments that will enable Minnesotans to participate directly in solutions that address the climate crisis, including energy efficiency, solar energy, transportation, local government projects, and environment projects. Public schools, homeowners, local governments, and nursing homes all stand to benefit. A fact sheet with more information is available here.
- OutFront held a rally over the weekend calling for the elimination of the cruel and damaging practice where licensed therapists attempt to convert youth from LGBTQ+ to straight. Conversion Therapy is a practice that has been denounced by many health organizations.
- Rep. Alice Mann held a health care rally on Sunday, and speakers shared heartbreaking stories of struggling to afford medication for diabetes, doctors talked about fighting with our health care system for their patients, and mothers discussed struggling under crippling debt from postpartum complications.
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