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02-10-2022 Beginning of the Legislative Session - February 2022 Dear Neighbors, The 2022 legislative session started last week. While many Minnesotans are doing well, I hear from many others in our community who are struggling. I will work with my colleagues to pass economic legislation to prioritize workers, families and local businesses. I am returning as the Chair of the Local Government Division, where I will work to pass common sense reforms to ensure that local governments are funded appropriately and run effectively. Lawns to Legumes Applications for the Lawns to Legumes program are now being accepted. Last date is February 15. This program helps Minnesotans grow pollinator-friendly habitats right on their lawns. Our pollinators are critical to the health of Minnesota's natural environment and this program is a great way to increase their habitat. You can learn more about the program here https://bwsr.state.mn.us/l2l, and apply to participate by February 15. National Gun Violence Survivors Week Last week was National Gun Violence Survivors Week, highlighting the recent high profile tragic shooting incidents. We must continue to fight for common sense gun control so we can stop living in fear of increased gun violence. By early February, more people are killed with guns in the United States than are killed with guns in other high-income countries in an entire year. All told, 58 percent of American adults, including 68 percent of Black and Hispanic Americans, are survivors of gun violence, either experiencing gun violence themselves or caring for someone who has experienced gun violence in their lifetimes. You can read and share stories of gun violence survival here. ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) The Equal Rights Amendment is the 28th amendment to the United States Constitution, but we now need the Minnesota Constitution to comply with this amendment and guarantee equal rights. It’s been more than 100 years since women fought and achieved the right to vote. Yet, we still don’t have equality in so many areas of our lives like pay inequity, gender violence, and discrimination that women still face every single day. Minnesota can only truly be a great state if every one of its residents is treated equally. COVID-19 Update The "Kids Deserve a Shot" vaccine incentive program to encourage families in Minnesota to get their kids 5-11 years old children fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is continuing. It is paramount that we vaccinate our children so they can go to school in person as much as possible. You can learn more about the "Kids Deserve a Shot" program on this webpage. Here are some important details on the incentives:
The federal government is now offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to every household. As the COVID-19 Omicron variant continues to spread across our state, testing and isolating if found positive is one of the best preventative measures after getting vaccinated. Get your free tests here. Stay in Touch Please feel free to reach out to me by email at rep.sandra.masin@house.mn or by phone at 651-296-3533. If you have a friend, neighbor, or relative who wants to receive updates about the Legislature, let them know they can subscribe to my email list here. You can also follow me on Facebook here. It's an honor to represent our community. Please stay in touch. Sincerely, Sandra Masin State Representative » Return |
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