Save Your Healthcare - The Backer TrackerDear Friends and Neighbors, House Republicans are focused on saving your healthcare. Our current healthcare system is very fragile due to one party control. Democrats are funding a system, without dollars, that prioritizes illegal immigrants over law-abiding, hardworking Minnesotans. If we don't prioritize our constituents and our law-abiding citizens our healthcare system will go into cardiac arrest. As an EMT, I know what a real emergency looks like—and right now, our health care system is in critical condition. Prioritizing illegal immigrants over hardworking Minnesotans is putting EMS, hospitals, dental, and pharmacy care at risk. As Chair of Health Finance & Policy, I’m fighting to revive and protect the care all Minnesotans deserve. Click here to watch the video below.  On Monday we held a press conference to discuss how Democrats are prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding hardworking citizens. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 17,396 illegal immigrants are now enrolled in MinnesotaCare, over 2x the original estimate of 7,700. House Republicans are fighting against this as we must prioritize our citizens. Click here to watch the video below from the press conference.  VisitorsThanks to everyone who visited this week!  Superintendent Sullivan visited St. Paul to discuss the Infinity Center and other policies critical to the success of Breckenridge School and nearby schools.  On Tuesday night, Rep. Murphy and I had a pleasant conversation with Larry Fitzgerald Jr. a Minnesota native and former wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.  Pat Lundberg from Outstate Brewing was in St. Paul discussing Craft Brewers and their role in shaping the future in the beverage industry.  Jamie Beyer with the Bois de Sioux Watershed District was down at the Capitol testifying for funding phase 3 of the Redpath Impoundment and Mustinka River Rehabilitation project. Events The MN Street Rod Association showcased an impressive lineup of stunning American-made vehicles at the Capitol. Staying in Touch Please be sure to reach out to me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. You can contact me by phone at either 701-361-1909 (cell) or 651-296-4929 (desk). I can also be reached via email at rep.jeff.backer@house.mn. I also encourage you to follow me on Facebook www.facebook.com/repjeffbacker. Have a good day, Jeff |