Neighbors, Our second deadline for passing bills is behind us and our third deadline is next Tuesday preceding the Passover/Easter break. With the passage of budget bills out of committee, our legislative action going forward will largely take place on the House floor. This week, many of our committees rolled out their budget bills as our two-year state budget continues to take shape. The committees on which I serve were among those hearing budget bills. I chair the Education Policy Committee and our bill is now part of the overall education budget bill which we are working through in the Education Finance Committee. Likewise, the Human Services Finance Committee is also working on the budget bill. After our Passover/Easter break, House floor votes on all the budget bills will begin. Video of all hearings are available on House Public Information Services’ YouTube channel. Town Hall on Saturday, April 15Join Sen. Steve Cwodzinski, Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, and our colleague from a neighboring district, Rep. Lucy Rehm and me for a Town Hall on Saturday, April 15. RSVP here https://bit.ly/42JO4ar or on our Facebook pages to receive the event location.  Veterans Day on the HillVeterans from throughout the state traveled to the Capitol on Thursday for Veterans Day on the Hill. At a Capitol Rotunda rally, Governor Walz addressed retired, prior service, military families, and supporters of our men and women who have served in the Armed Forces. I thank all the veterans who made their voice heard at the Capitol this week. Your service is appreciated and honored.  Stay Connected with the LegislatureThe 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 please don’t hesitate to call or email me any time. You can also connect with me on Facebook here. It’s an honor to represent you at the State Capitol. Sincerely, Laurie Pryor State Representative |