Beloved Community,
At the Capitol we are finalizing and passing our House budget bills as we enter the last month of session. These bills are hard-fought compromises, and like most compromises, both sides have things they like and don’t like about these bills. However, the key theme with each of these bills is that the DFL held our ground on the progress we made during the last biennium and stopped any attempts to make our state more like the Trump-run federal government.
House Passes Public Safety and Judiciary Budget Bill
Today I voted on the House Public Safety and Judiciary budget bill. Under Democratic leadership, Minnesota has become a safer state with improved outcomes in our justice system, and we can’t afford to go backwards now. This bill works to protect our historic reforms, needed investments, and prevents regressive legislation all while improving victims services, police training, and data protections for judges.
A lot of this bill was about stopping bad GOP proposals and maintaining our historic progress from the last two years, but we achieved some major new wins as well. This bill takes direct action to combat the chaotic actions of the Trump Administration that harm victim services and put Minnesotans’ safety at risk. By funding life-saving victim services programs that help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other crimes, this bill is keeping Minnesota safe.
House Passes 2025 Agriculture Budget
We fought for a people-focused Agriculture Budget that feeds Minnesotans, safeguards workers and consumers from looming threats like bird flu, and supports small, emerging farmers in an economy tilted towards large corporations.
DFLers won increases in funding for Farm to School and Early Care and Local Food Purchasing programs, which nourish our kids while also providing stability to local farmers. We increased workplace protections for meat and poultry workers and ensured retail milk and poultry will be tested for bird flu. We’re also helping the next generation of farmers by increasing down payment assistance for those just getting started in agriculture.
Minneapolis Town Hall
It was wonderful to see such a great turnout to our Minneapolis town hall! If we keep showing up together we can stand together against the dangerous actions of the Trump admin. If you missed it, you can find a full stream of our town hall here.
Whittier Neighborhood Day
Save the date for Whittier Neighborhood Day, Saturday, May 3. What is Whittier Neighborhood Day? This event, hosted by Whittier Alliance, is a chance to...
?? Enjoy delicious FREE food from local Whittier restaurants
?? Take home a cartoon map of Whittier, screen printed live at the event
?? Bring along kids to join free games led by the Children's Theater and learn about free Whittier Rec Center programs
??? Meet your local elected officials
?? Engage with park and street design planners leading work in Whitter
??? Learn about volunteer-led organizing projects and find out how to get involved
??? Enter a raffle to win local business gift cards and Whittier merch
Neighborhood Day will be hosted at Whittier Rec Center on 5/3 from 11am-1pm, full details here. Whittier Neighborhood Day will also serve as Whittier Alliance's annual meeting and board election kickoff.
Know Your Rights
With ICE conducting illegal raids against our immigrant neighbors it's critical that you and your loved ones know their rights. Knowing your rights is power. Knowing our rights is the first step in fighting back against illegal apprehensions. Learn more here.
Keep In Touch
As always, feel free to reach out with any feedback or questions you have for me! I always appreciate working in partnership with you. You can also follow me on my Facebook page.
In solidarity,
Aisha Gomez
651-296-7152
rep.aisha.gomez@house.mn.gov