Dear Neighbors,
Last week, a colleague of mine had a medical emergency here in St. Paul. Fortunately, we were able to identify the problem quickly and get her the medical attention she needed.
In the video below, I discuss the warning signs to look for if someone you know may be having a stroke. Public awareness is so important on this and could save your life or the life of someone you love.
Supporting Emergency Services
My bill to provide grant funding to help communities around the state purchase radios for emergency services personnel was heard in the House Public Safety Committee yesterday. Thank you to everyone for your support!
Click here to read more about my bill and the importance of making sure ambulance, fire, and law enforcement services have fully operational radio systems: https://bit.ly/3TCHQVw
Bruce Brenden from Rothsay and Leah Johnson from Elbow Lake visited this week for Ag Day!
Local health care administrator Casey Ward visited to discuss workforce issues and funding issues facing nursing homes
Stacey Karles, Monarch Heights Administrator testified to a bill that would raise the rates Monarch Heights would receive to provide care to their residents.
Thanks to Jamie Beyer, who is from Wheaton, for visited St. Paul as part of the Soybean Growers.
Staying in Touch
That’s all for today’s update. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to share any thoughts, concerns, or questions you may have. I can be reached by phone at either 651-296-4929 or 701-361-1909. I can also be reached via email at rep.jeff.backer@house.mn.
Have a good day,
Jeff