Dear neighbors,
New Role
On Monday, I was elected to serve as the chair of the Legislative Audit Commission. This bipartisan commission reviews the spending of public funds and government financing. I’m honored to have been chosen to lead this important commission. I look forward to working with colleagues from both parties to take a close look at government financing and how public dollars are spent.
Learn more about the Legislative Audit Commission here.
EAB Hearing
While last week’s cold spell may have killed some emerald ash borer (EAB) beetles, populations can and will rebound. Today, several experts testified about the tremendous environmental damage these pests can cause. Karen Zumac, a West St. Paul resident, was one of the testifiers. The presentation is available here.
Minnesota Public Lands Day
I’m looking forward to joining other Minnesotans at the Capitol tomorrow to support our public lands. Public lands provide us with outdoor recreation opportunities, clean water, and fresh air. We must protect our public lands so future generations can enjoy Minnesota’s abundant resources. Check out the Facebook event for more information.
South St. Paul Town Hall
I hope you’ll join me for a town hall this Saturday in South St. Paul. Rep. Anne Claflin, Sen. Karla Bigham, Sen. Matt Klein and I will answer questions from constituents and share updates on what’s ahead this session.
When: Saturday, February 9 at 10:00am
Where: Council Chambers-South St. Paul City Hall, 125 3rd Avenue N, South St. Paul, MN 55075
Constituents at the Capitol
Abby Parta of South St. Paul and I talked about cystic fibrosis.
Sincerely,
Rick Hansen
State Representative