Neighbors, On July 1, many of the laws we passed this legislative session will go into effect. They include increases in funding for agriculture, education, renewable energy, public safety, and elections. Among the key bills taking effect are free school breakfast and lunch for all K-12 students, protecting healthcare workers against violence, limits on no-knock warrants, funding for rural broadband, free college tuition for income-eligible students, and more. I have been asked to speak to several groups, both locally and regionally, about our legislative accomplishments. It is a pleasure to talk about the budget my colleagues and I crafted to help all Minnesotans thrive and succeed. Also, your participation and contribution to the process helped inform our decisions and will make Minnesota a better place for everyone to live and work. To read more from nonpartisan House Public Information and House Research about the new laws, click here and here.  4th of July CelebrationThe July 4th holiday is just around the corner. Make your way to Riverfront Park at dusk to enjoy the fireworks!  Stay connected with the LegislatureDuring the legislative interim, you can continue to visit the Minnesota House of Representatives’ website here. The 2024 legislative session convenes at noon on February 12. I look forward to seeing you in the community over the next few months and I welcome your questions and comments anytime. You can send an email to rep.luke.frederick@house.mn.gov or call me at (651) 296-3248. Also, please visit and “like” my Facebook page for more Capitol and community updates. Thank you for the privilege of representing you in the legislature. Sincerely, Luke Frederick State Representative |