Higher Education Budget
The higher education portion of the budget we passed includes measures to help students recover from the pandemic and thrive in the future workforce. In the bill, we passed investments to the State Grant Program, impacting approximately 75,000 students across the state and increasing accessibility to nearly 3,000 grant applicants.
We also listened to the concerns of many students who testified publicly about the need for more mental health and wellness support on campus. In response, the bill bill has investments in mental health resources, addresses food insecurity on our college campuses, supports z-degrees to help reduce the cost of textbooks and course materials for students, and contains emergency grant assistance to meet food, housing, and transportation needs. Learn more about the budget bill here.
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Legacy Budget
As a member of the conference committee, I helped to serve as a key negotiator during our working group meetings with the Senate. The Legacy bill invests in protecting and enhancing Minnesota's outdoor heritage, clean water, arts and cultural heritage, and parks and trails. Investing in these priorities will benefit current and future generations. Since 2010, the Legacy Amendment has generated more than $4 billion for initiatives that benefit people and communities, making our state an even better place to live and work.
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Local Vaccine Opportunities
Governor Walz announced last week that over 3 million Minnesotans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. While this is encouraging news, we have more work to do to get more shots in arms, especially among our vulnerable populations. Below, I’ve compiled several walk-in vaccine clinics with hours, ages, days of the week, and type of vaccine available across St. Paul. Please help spread the word!
Saturdays through August 28
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18+
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Moderna
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Oxford Community Center
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270 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55104
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12 until 6 PM
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www.ramseycounty.us/covid-19-info/covid-19-vaccine#1
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Second and fourth Tuesdays
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18+
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Moderna
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Pilgrim Baptist Church
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732 Central Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
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12 until 5 PM
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Email mark.jackson@co.ramsey.mn.us for details
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Second and fourth Wednesdays
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18+
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Moderna
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Consulate of Mexico
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797 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106
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1:30 to 6 PM
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Email mark.jackson@co.ramsey.mn.us for details
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Wednesday June 23
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18+
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Pfizer
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Allianz Field
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400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104
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4 to 7 PM
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Email mark.jackson@co.ramsey.mn.us for details
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Thursdays
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18+
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Moderna
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Neighborhood House
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179 Robie St E, St Paul, MN 55107
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8:30 to 11:30 AM
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Call 651-412-8445
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Second and fourth Thursdays
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18+
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Moderna
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Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
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501 Lawson Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117
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12 until 5 PM
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Email mark.jackson@co.ramsey.mn.us for details
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Fridays
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18+
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Moderna
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Gordon Parks High School
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1212 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
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8 AM to 5 PM
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Call 651-412-8445
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Second Fridays through December 31
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18+
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Moderna
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Oromo Community Center
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65 N Mackubin St, St Paul, MN 55103
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12 to 5 PM
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Email kim.klose@co.ramsey.mn.us for details
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Fourth Fridays through December 31
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18+
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Moderna
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Darul Uloom Islamic Center
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977 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55106
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11 AM to 3:30 PM
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Email kim.klose@co.ramsey.mn.us for details
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Sundays
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12+
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Pfizer
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Arlington Hills Community Center
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1200 Payne Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55130
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12 to 4 PM
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Email carolina.ramirez@co.ramsey.mn.us for details
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Keep in Touch
I’ll continue to keep you updated on our progress throughout the special session. Please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime at rep.jay.xiong@house.mn or 651-296-4201 to share input or let me know how I can help. I’m always happy to help answer questions.
Thank you for the honor of representing our Eastside neighbors at the Capitol.
Stay cool.
In solidarity,
Jay Xiong
State Representative
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