Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.  Neighbors and Friends, This week in the Housing Finance & Policy committee, we continued to discuss Housing priorities throughout the state. With our historic projected surplus, we must do all we can to provide affordable, available housing across Minnesota. You can watch Housing committee action on the House of Representatives’ YouTube Channel. This afternoon I met with representatives from the Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics during their 2022 Day at the Capitol. They were advocating for strong food and nutrition policy to ensure Minnesotans have access to safe and healthy food.  Almanac at the Capitol Almanac at the Capitol is broadcasting a series of interviews with members who are retiring at the end of 2022. You can tune in to watch my interview here. Supporting Ukraine In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, on Thursday the Minnesota House unanimously passed broadly bipartisan legislation divesting Minnesota’s state pensions of Russian and Belarusian assets, and codifying Governor Walz’s Executive Order barring Minnesota from contracting with Russian companies. Minnesotans have watched the unfolding horror in Ukraine. While so many are wondering what they can do, the legislature has passed this measure, standing with Ukrainians to reject Russia’s brutal dictator. We did the right thing for the 17,000 Ukrainian-Americans who call Minnesota home and for all democracies worldwide. You can read more about the bill here and a video recording of the floor debate can be found on the House Public Information YouTube channel.  COVID-19 Update Most mask mandates have been lifted, but COVID-19 is not over and it’s still important to receive the vaccination and booster to keep you and your family safe. If you’re not feeling well, get tested. Go to this link to order up to four free COVID tests for your household. __________ Staying Connected You can watch legislative sessions and committee hearings by going to this link on the Minnesota House of Representatives website. The Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services also 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, you can utilize the MyBills feature on the Minnesota House of Representatives’ website. I welcome your questions and comments anytime. You can call me at (651) 296-3824 or email me at rep.alice.hausman@house.mn. Thank you for the privilege of representing you in the legislature. Sincerely, Alice Representative Alice Hausman 453 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-3824 rep.alice.hausman@house.mn Legislative Assistant: Katie Hirsch 651-297-8146 Committee Assignments: Chair: Housing Finance and Policy Division Transportation Finance and Policy Division |