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Update: Prescription Drug Costs, Town Hall, and Climate Action

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Neighbors,
 
It's hard to believe it's already fall! I hope you're enjoying getting back into a routine now that the leaves are turning, the State Fair is over, and kids are back to school.

The cost of insulin and prescription drugs
This month, we are holding a series of Community Conversations outside of the Capitol to address the soaring cost of insulin and prescription drugs.

The meetings, in Burnsville, Richfield, St. Cloud, and Shorewood, are an opportunity for Minnesotans to share personal stories, learn about solutions under discussion at the Legislature, and put pressure on Big Pharma to end price gouging. 

We’re concluding the meetings with a formal public hearing at the Capitol on September 26 to discuss what we learned and how to move forward. The House Speaker announced this week that an emergency insulin bill will be ready for a formal hearing by that time. 

Town Hall 
I want to invite you to our first Minnesota Asian Pacific (MAP) Caucus post-session legislative update! We'll recap some of our legislative successes and long-term goals, and will be happy to answer questions. You can find all the details below, and on Facebook here


Trip to the Iron Range
This weekend the freshman House members took a trip to the Iron Range to talk about the future of labor and the work underway to create new jobs and grow the green economy throughout our state. Minnesota is a leader in green technology and it was great to hear about some of the ways we can support clean technology and innovation. 


Climate Action Caucus
Climate change is one of the top issues that I hear about from community members, especially young people concerned about our future. People from across the state are organizing in their communities and urging legislators to take action this week.

On Friday, hundreds of Minnesota students will kick off Climate Action Week by participating in the worldwide Youth Climate Strike.

My colleagues and I are standing in solidarity with the students as they prepare to strike. To show our support, we’ve formed a new Climate Action Caucus. This dedicated group of legislators, which I’m proud to work with, will work with Minnesotans on a comprehensive plan to fight climate change and create a future in which we all thrive. 


Please continue to reach out with your thoughts and questions. I enjoy hearing from you, and hope to see you around!

Sincerely,

Rep. Tou Xiong