Neighbors, Before reviewing the legislative news, I want to extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the Burnsville first responders who lost their lives on Sunday. Nothing can prepare someone for a sudden loss and words cannot take away the pain. But we mourn with the Burnsville community, offer support, and hope for peace and healing while they grieve. Committee WorkThis week, the Education Finance Committee highlighted the work we did in the 2023 legislative session. Our transformative 2023 Education Budget bill ensures our students take top priority by providing historic investments in our schools and students, and stabilizing school district budgets. Insulin Prices CappedDemocrats are dedicated to reducing the cost of health care and protecting against price-gouging. Earlier this month, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a landmark settlement with the Eli Lily insulin company capping insulin at just $35 for the next 5 years. Drug companies raised the price of insulin by over 1,100% between 1990 and 2020, and this settlement ensures Minnesotans can afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. You can learn more about the settlement and how to get insulin for just $35 a month here: https://www.ag.state.mn.us/MNinsulin35/. Murdered & Missing Indigenous Relatives Day of RemembranceWe recently honored Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Day of Remembrance. I encourage you to check out the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office, a first-in-the-nation office we established in 2021.  Now available: MMIR specialty license plates. Fees paid by drivers who obtain a plate will be put into the Gaagige-Mikwendaagoziwag reward fund. To order license plates online or find an office to purchase them in-person, visit drive.mn.gov?. 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. You can track bills of interest with the MyBills feature and for general House of Representatives’ information, click on the 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 or email me any time. You can also connect with me on Facebook here. It is an honor to represent you at the State Capitol. Sincerely, Laurie Pryor State Representative |