Dear neighbors,
I hope you and your loved ones were able to recognize Memorial Day. It’s a valuable opportunity to remember people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to pay our respects.
To honor our fallen heroes, we must support their families and fellow veterans. A few weeks ago, lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation to provide more resources to veterans and service members. The bill, which I supported, includes funding to end veterans homelessness and build new veterans homes. It also delivers service bonuses to post-9/11 era veterans. If you’d like to read more about the bill, please check out the article published by Session Daily.
Bonus Pay for Frontline Workers
As I mentioned in my last email, applications for frontline worker payments are expected to open on Wednesday, June 8. Eligible Minnesotans – health care workers, first responders, child care providers, food service and retail workers, and others who kept our state running during the darkest days of the pandemic – will have 45 days to apply before applications close on Friday, July 22. If you think you might be eligible for a bonus payment, you can review the criteria and other information at frontlinepay.mn.gov.
Community Events and Activities
Officer Scott Patrick Memorial Run/Walk
The 17th annual Officer Scott Patrick Memorial Run/Walk is this Saturday, June 4! The 5K race starts at 9:00 a.m. at The Village at Mendota Heights, located at the intersection of Main Street and Market Street. Proceeds will go to Special Olympics Minnesota and Northern Dakota County Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. You can find information about the race and how to register here.
Stay In Touch
While the regular legislative session is over, I’m still hard at work! I look forward to seeing you around our community this summer.
If you have questions or feedback you’d like to share, please feel free to reach out. You can email me at rep.rick.hansen@house.mn or give me a call at (651) 296-6828.
Sincerely,
Rick Hansen
State Representative