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Neighbors,
We all know how hard our teachers work. For years, I’ve been listening to and talking with teachers about their struggles and triumphs. One of their challenges is the financial weight of supporting their classrooms, spending hundreds of dollars out of their own pocket every year on educational expenses. Listening to educators testify last week in committee reinforced my resolve to ease their burden as I am continuing my efforts to create a Teacher Tax Credit bill. This doesn’t fix all the gaps, but it’s a start toward fairly compensating our teachers. I want educators in our region to know that, as a mom, I appreciate your hard work and dedication to our kids. As your state representative, I will work to lessen your classroom-related financial load. I will share more information with you when the measure is introduced and as it travels through the legislative process.
I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve as your voice. I look forward to crafting more legislation to positively impact our district, along with our work together to close the massive gaps in our education and housing systems.
Thank you for your continued support.
House passes resolution to denounce violence
On Monday, the Minnesota House passed a resolution to condemn attack on our democracy, in the aftermath of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. The resolution passed 111-8 and will be entered in the House Journal.
Racial justice report reviewed by key House committee
The Select Committee on Racial Justice report to the Legislature was reviewed yesterday by the House Ways and Means Committee. The report calls on the Legislature to act to dismantle racism through policy recommendations in various areas including economic development, housing and education. You can read the report here. Video of the hearing is available on House Public Information Services’ YouTube channel. More information, including documents from the hearing, are available on the Ways and Means committee webpage.
Election security
On Thursday, House DFL leaders and legislators introduced a bill to defend and strengthen our democracy. The measure aims to protect the right to vote and ensures the needs and voices of all Minnesotans are heard.
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Stay connected
The House has expanded the number of simultaneous committees it can?webcast live?from a maximum of two to five, so you can stay current on issues moving through committees this session.
The Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services 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, I encourage you to utilize the MyBills feature on the Minnesota House of Representatives’ website here.
Contact me anytime at rep.heather.keeler@house.mn. I welcome your questions and comments anytime. Also, you are welcome to “like” my Facebook page.
Thank you for the privilege of representing you in the legislature.
Sincerely,
Heather Keeler
State Representative
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