Legislative Update - You’re Invited to Thursday’s Town Hall

Dear Neighbors, 

Quick reminder about our District 51 Town Hall this Thursday, June 20th, from 6-7:30pm at Richfield City Hall.

I’ll be joined by my District 51 colleagues, Sen. Wiklund and Rep. Coulter, to discuss our accomplishments from this legislative session, the work that remains, and answer your questions. I hope to see you there!

The Most Consequential Legislature in Generations

The good news is we have a lot of accomplishments to cover on Thursday - both for our community and the entire state!

I recapped some of our work in my last legislative update, and recently, House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy wrote an opinion piece in the Star Tribune titled “That was the most consequential legislature in generations”. I encourage you to read and share it to learn more about the work done that will benefit Minnesotans for generations to come.

Lawns to Legumes

Do you want your lawn to be more pollinator-friendly? Minnesota residents can now apply for spring 2025 Lawns to Legumes funding. The Lawns to Legumes program aims to increase habitat for at-risk pollinators in residential settings across the state by providing people with cost-share funding, workshops, coaching, and gardening resources.

Anyone can apply to be reimbursed for up to $400 in costs associated with establishing new pollinator habitats in their yards. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2024. If you previously applied for the program, you must reapply to be considered for spring 2025 funding. 

Apply online at Blue Thumb’s website. For more information about Lawns to Legumes, visit the Board of Water and Soil Resources’ website.

Stay Connected

Regardless of whether you can join us on Thursday, always feel free to reach out with any question, comments, or ideas you may have to make Minnesota better! You can email me at rep.michael.howard@house.mn.gov or give my office a call at 651-296-7158.

You can also stay up to date by following my official Facebook page, subscribing to these regular email updates if you haven’t already, and checking my legislative webpage for the latest information from my office. 

In partnership, 

Michael Howard