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Dear Neighbors,
Legislators have returned to St. Paul for the 2020 legislative session. Earlier this month, my House DFL colleagues and I announced our upcoming plan for 2020 to keep moving Minnesota forward. The Minnesota Values Plan will largely build on the momentum we’ve gathered from last year- and a key priority will be ensuring our children have the tools they need and deserve in order to get off to a great start in life
This session, we’ll be working to eliminate Minnesota's opportunity gaps and invest in early care and learning. As the chief author of last year's law to preserve pre-k opportunities for over 4,000 of our youngest learners, I understand the value these opportunities provide. Expanding the availability of early learning is a proven method to address our persistent opportunity gap. The earlier, the greater the impact. We must also find ways to tackle the soaring costs of childcare. The Great Start for All Minnesota Children Act will work on strategies to expand access to care, help providers, and ensure integrity in the childcare assistance program.
Real-ID-Deadline Approaching
Consider getting a Real-ID now or when you renew your license or ID card prior to Oct. 1, 2020. Starting in October, Minnesotans will need a Real-ID or passport to board a commercial aircraft or enter certain federal facilities. Don’t wait until the last minute! Only about 13% of Minnesotans have applied for a Real-ID so far and processing times are taking longer than anticipated. An infographic showing common examples of Real-ID required documents is available here.?
If you have questions or concerns about the status of your license or ID card, please contact me at the Capitol at 651-296-5510 or by replying to this email.
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It’s an honor to represent you and our Fridley, New Brighton, and Spring Lake Park communities at the Capitol! Please contact me anytime with questions or input.
Sincerely,
Connie Bernardy
State Representative
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