EXCITEMENT
We’ve gathered ideas, priorities, experiences and stories from Minnesotans in our work this legislative session. I’m excited that our House DFL budget is a direct result of the engagement and input from Minnesotans who have made their voices heard. Parents, teachers, students and community members have been concerned about school funding levels not even meeting inflation, so we’ve made historic investments in E-12 education over the next two years. As gun violence leads to the tragic loss of too many lives, we’re increasing safety with criminal background checks and Red Flag laws. Impacts of climate change are looming, and youth have shared how critical action is to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. As a result, we’ve set an ambitious goal to reach 100 percent renewable energy by 2050. Families have shared heartbreaking stories about how high prescription drug prices have affected them, sometimes with tragic consequences. With this inspiration, we’re holding Big Pharma accountable, increasing transparency, and making lifesaving medications more affordable.
These are just a few examples of the bold steps we’ve made in our budget to strengthen the outlook for our state. I’m grateful for the Minnesotans who, in telling their stories and sharing their ideas, have made this work possible. |
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