Dear Neighbors,
This week, in the Health Finance and Policy Committee, we heard a bill that seeks to address the EMS and ambulance crisis facing rural communities in Minnesota.
As a member of the EMS Task Force and a volunteer EMT, this is an issue I have been working on for years.
However, the bill proposal we heard in committee does not address the core problems facing these important services. Please take a moment to watch my comments in committee to learn more about my opposition by clicking here or the photo below.
On Wednesday, the Elections Committee heard a bill that would make Minnesota a full-time legislature and turn legislators into professional politicians.
We are proudly NOT professional politicians, we are a citizen-legislature and it needs to stay that way.
Bringing more Washington DC-style politics to Minnesota is a horrible idea, it’s not supported by Minnesotans, and is not something the legislature should be wasting time on this year. Click here or the photo below to watch a brief video on this topic.
Staying in Touch
Please be sure to reach out to me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. You can contact me by phone at either 651-296-4929 or 701-361-1909. I can also be reached via email at rep.jeff.backer@house.mn.
Have a good day,
Jeff