Legislative Update - January 17, 2020 Town Hall, MLK is honored, Governor's bonding bill

Neighbors and Friends,

Join Sen. Marty, Rep. Lesch and me for our Senate District 66 Town Hall on Saturday, February 8. We’ll discuss priorities for the 2020 session, which gets underway on February 11. I value your opinions and input and hope you can find time in your busy schedule to attend.

Martin Luther King local events

On Monday, January 20, we remember the life and achievements of Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. I’m proud to honor the legacy of this influential civil rights leader, and the mark he left on not only our country but the world. In St. Paul, The Minnesota Historical Society is offering a day of music and celebration that is open to the public.

Area projects contained in Governor’s bonding bill

I am pleased to report several of our community projects have been included in Gov. Walz’s Local Jobs and Project Plan, which was released on Wednesday. The local projects include the International Institute, Gibbs Farm expansion, the Minnesota Oval in Roseville, the community park building in Falcon Heights, a Como Zoo request, and a badly needed new home for the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota.

I will advocate for our projects and for additional investments in higher education, transit and passenger rail to also be included in the House and Senate versions of the bill.

Absentee voting for presidential nomination primary begins January 17

Today, Minnesotans can begin voting early for the March 3, 2020 presidential primary. For details, go to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.

Brimhall Achievement Fair

I was honored to attend the Brimhall Achievement Fair this week to view the impressive display designed by the 3^rd grade students who interviewed me about the duties of a state representative. I am pictured with the principal of Brimhall Elementary and both students.

Our future is bright!

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MN Child Welfare Training Academy finds a new home in Roseville

Last month, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a contract lease for a training facility site in Roseville to house the newly-created Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy. The facility will offer upgraded training space, rooms for skill development and other amenities. To learn more about the Minnesota Child Welfare Training Academy, click here. We welcome our new neighbors to Roseville!

Calling local artists

Artists are being sought for the Roseville in Bloom public art event which will feature 20 seven foot rose statues placed throughout the city this summer. Artists will transform the rose statues into distinctive works of art. Click here to find out how you can get involved.

Climate Action Caucus meeting

You are invited to our next Climate Action Caucus meeting focusing on colleges and universities on Friday, Jan. 24th from 10 a.m.- noon at the State Office Building, Room 200. We will hear from higher education experts on climate and start a much-needed discussion on future policy. This meeting is free and open to the public.

Job Openings at the Minnesota House of Representatives

Join our legislative staff team! There are several session employment opportunities at the Capitol. Review the list to check whether you or someone you know would like to apply.

House of Representatives publications

There are several informative publications provided by the Minnesota House Public Information Office. Click on this link to keep informed about what’s happening at the Capitol.

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During the legislative interim, you can contact me at rep.alice.hausman@house.mn.

Thank you for the privilege of representing you in the legislature.

Sincerely,  

Alice