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Update: youth vaping, open enrollment, and climate action

Friday, November 8, 2019

Rep. Sandell

Neighbors,

Youth vaping has grown to be a much larger concern than many people initially thought. For years, youth smoking rates were going down, and for awhile vaping was presented as a useful quit-smoking device. 

But since a series of deaths and hospitalizations, it's become clear that it's another product that has serious consequences. I attended a meeting at the Stillwater School's District offices this morning and heard high school students' concerns about vaping among their classmates. 

My House colleagues recently announced a plan to protect kids and young adults. In addition to raising the tobacco sales age, our plan calls for halting sales of flavored products that are used to target young people, launching a statewide campaign to educate Minnesotans about this issue, and reducing the availability of e-cigarettes and vaping devices online.

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Open Enrollment - Happening Now! 

Don't forget! Healthcare plan open enrollment ends on Dec. 23. It's your chance to change health care plans or enroll in a new plan that's best for you and your family. The MNsure marketplace is the only place where you can qualify for financial help in the form of monthly tax credits. Go to MNsure.org to compare plans and get covered! 

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Climate Action

Our Climate Action Caucus recently began a series of community events to bring in experts and seek public opinions and ideas on addressing climate change. Our first meeting focused on transportation -- it was an insightful conversation and highlighted various ways we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, and how we as legislators can reduce barriers to making that happen. 

Our next meeting will focus on climate change and housing - and you are absolutely invited to attend or watch the live stream! Watch for updates here. If you're able to attend, I hope you'll say hello. If you can't join us, please give me a ring or send a not. I'll look forward to hearing from you. 

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Sincerely,

Rep. Steve Sandell