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Final days of the 2020 legislative session
There are just a few days remaining in the legislative session, and we have several priority bills left to consider before our required adjournment, which means a full weekend ahead. In the final days of session, we will debate a Jobs and Local Projects bill and likely more COVID-19 related measures.
POCI Caucus town hall
Last Sunday, the People of Color and Indigenous Caucus (POCI) hosted a virtual town hall on the COVID-19 response and recovery. We appreciate all who were able to join us. If you could not be with us live, you can click on this link to watch the town hall video.
Iftar celebration
On Wednesday, May 20 join us for a Zoom Iftar celebration!
Select committee announced
After session adjourns, we will likely have more issues to consider related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, Speaker Hortman announced the formation of a Select Committee on Minnesota’s Pandemic Response and Rebuilding to respond to any issues that may arise. You can read more about the select committee in this Session Daily article.
Voting security
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that every voter feels safe casting a ballot. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has introduced a new tool for registered voters to request their ballot be sent to them by mail for the August 11 statewide primary and/or the November 3 general election.?
Request your absentee ballot here. The online application will ask for an e-mail address and an identification number, either a Minnesota-issued driver's license, Minnesota ID card, or last 4 digits of Social Security Number.
You can check your voter registration status online. You can also register or update your voter registration online.
MNDOT news on the weekend closure of the Third Avenue Bridge:
Beginning at 10 pm on Fri, May 15 through 5 am on Mon, May 18, the Third Avenue Bridge will be fully closed so crews can prepare for the upcoming bridge work. Starting on Mon, May 18, the Third Avenue Bridge will be reduced to a single lane in each direction. MnDOT crews will be repairing the bridge. A transit-only center lane will support buses traveling in or out of Downtown Minneapolis. Pedestrians and bicyclists will share protected sidewalks on the bridge. Traffic will not be detoured at this time, but we encourage commuters to plan and expect delays during peak travel times. For more information and to sign up for email updates visit: mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy65andthirdavebridge or email MNDOT at: connect@thirdavebridgeclosure.com”
Saturday floor session
Last Saturday we passed several bills, including legislation to boost payments for low-income working Minnesotans in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), raise the state’s tobacco purchasing age to 21, and provide transparency to the pricing of prescription drugs.
Resources and information
Please visit the state COVID-19 Dashboard for all the latest in our effort to fight this pandemic. The Minnesota House website has links to resources and other helpful information as well.
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. It’s an honor to represent you at the State Capitol.
Sincerely,
Rep. Mohamud Noor
State Representative
Rep.Mohamud.Noor@house.mn or 651-296-4257
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