Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.  Dear Neighbors, Thank you to everyone who attended our Maplewood Town Hall last Thursday. We appreciated your thoughtful questions and the excellent discussion. Your participation in the town hall was a reminder of how important it is when constituents weigh in on what we do at the Capitol! As session moves toward our adjournment date of May 20, we continue to focus on a legislative agenda putting Minnesota families first. My priority is to work side-by-side with you to build stronger communities for all Minnesotans, ensuring everyone can succeed.  Legislative SurveyListening to my constituents is the most important part of my job as your state representative. Please take a few minutes to fill out my 2024 legislative survey. Your responses will help me more fully understand your viewpoints, concerns, and values. Thank you for making your voice heard! Committee WorkIn committee we are hearing many bills – into the evenings in some cases – during the next two weeks, as our first and second committee deadlines approach on March 22. The Human Services Policy Committee, which I chair, will hear many measures related to helping those with disabilities, assisted living, substance abuse disorders and behavioral health. This is meaningful work and I thank everyone who travels to the Capitol to testify and provide input on these important issues. Post-9/11 Service BonusAny Minnesota Veteran who served between September 11, 2001, and August 30, 2021, may be eligible for a Post-9/11 Service Bonus. More than 20,000 Minnesota Veterans who served in the Global War on Terrorism have already received bonuses in recognition of their service. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is distributing nearly $39.8 million in bonuses. Eligible Veterans are paid on a first-come, first-served basis, so Veterans should apply today before the funds are gone. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2024, or until funding is exhausted. Learn more here.  _____________________________________________________________ We wish all neighbors of the Muslim faith a happy Ramadan  _____________________________________________________________ Stay in touchIt is easy to stay connected to news from the State Capitol. 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. Please continue to reach out with any input, ideas, or feedback about the issues important to you. I value hearing from you, so call (651) 296-5363 or email any time at rep.peter.fischer@house.mn.gov. You can find my information on my House website. You can also like my Facebook page. Sincerely, Peter Fischer |