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I was honored to moderate a special event featuring US Senator Tina Smith and expert panelists on Monday, February 6 at the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League in Bloomington to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, energy efficiency, and how consumers and the planet will benefit from the IRA.
While the elements of the Inflation Reduction Act are broad, some of the key environmental aspects are robust investments in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and carbon emissions reduction by roughly 40 percent by 2030.
President Biden spoke at length about the IRA during the State of the Union Address yesterday evening, a historic bipartisan bill that will not only clean the environment, but will keep prescription drug costs lower, make the ultra-rich and corporations pay their fair share of taxes, and keep taxes lower for workers.
Read more about the Inflation Reduction Act here.
What's happening at the County and across the district:
February 9: Embracing and Empowering our Youth
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Public Service Building Conference Room 100
505 4th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55415
February 16: 2023 History Makers at Home Award Ceremony
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Capri Theater
2027 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
February 23: Rock Your Crown Past Present and Creative
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Public Service Building Conference Room 100
505 4th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55415
We hope you can visit the groundbreaking Testify exhibit and event programing over the course of Black History Month at the Hennepin County Library, located in the Cargill Gallery on the second floor of the Minneapolis Central Library.
We are partnering NFL Hall of Famer and former Supreme Court Justice Alan Page, and the Alan Page Foundation, to present an amazing collection of objects, art and artifacts to Hennepin County residents that display the black experience from the 19th century to present, opening the door for fruitful and challenging conversations on race relations and representation.
“Our hope, in creating the exhibit, was that by shining a light on our country’s past we could learn to better understand the racial divide of the present,” said Justice Page. “At the same time, we hoped to illuminate a path to a brighter future, highlighting the strength, persistence, and resilience of the African American community."
Located in the skyway-level Cargill Gallery, the exhibit will be on display through March 29 accompanied by a series of in-person and online programs and events.
It is free and open to the public during library hours.
For more information and a list of events visit the Hennepin County Library website.
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Apply now for a school recycling grant
Grants are available for K-12 schools to start or improve programs to reduce waste and keep recycling and organic materials, including food and non-recyclable paper, out of the trash. Grant flyer with program overview (PDF). Grant funding can be used to fund staff time for project implementation as well as to purchase equipment and supplies including recycling and organics recycling containers, sorting stations, reusable food service ware, and bulk condiment dispensers.
Schools with at least 50% of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch may apply for grants of up to $25,000 until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. All schools within the county (regardless of free and reduced lunch percentage) may apply for grants of up to $15,000 beginning Monday, April 3. Visit the school recycling web page to learn more and apply.
National health survey coming to Hennepin County
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is coming to Hennepin County. NHANES is a national survey that monitors the health and nutritional status of adults and children across the United States conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Residents will have an invitation-only opportunity to participate in NHANES. Addresses are randomly sampled within the county. By selecting participants this way NHANES data can more accurately represent the U.S. population.
Since 1960, NHANES data has helped address critical health concerns, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Public health officials, legislators, and physicians use this information to develop health policies, design health programs, and expand the nation’s health knowledge.
Beginning February 9, randomly selected households in the county will be sent one or more letters inviting them to be part of NHANES by completing a brief online questionnaire.
Learn more:
Local government units can apply for youth sports equipment and playground grants now through March 17. This grant program aims to increase youth access to sports and recreational opportunities in Hennepin County. These grants are a part of the Hennepin County Youth Grants program supported by the Twins ballpark sales tax.
Grants up to $10,000 are available for equipment. Grants up to $50,000 are available for playgrounds. Program information and application instructions can be found here: https://www.mnsports.org/hennepin-county-youth-sports-grant/.
Hidden Gems
February 2 – July 2023
Spanning the twentieth century, the works in Hidden Gems encompass the experimentation, imagination, and creativity associated with modern art. Featuring works by artists such as Josephine Lutz Rollins, Cameron Booth, Ada Wolfe, Bela Petheo, Frances Greenman, and Eugene Larkin, Hidden Gems honors the pioneers of Minnesota art through a range of media, subject, and styles. The exhibit is filled with art inspired by impressionism, Expressionism, Fauvism, and Abstract Expressionism from the Museum’s permanent collection.
Hennepin County libraries will celebrate and honor Black History Month this February with public programs, displays and activities in libraries, and recommended book, music, and film lists.
Programs:
Recommended music, books, and films based on this year’s theme:
Other resources:
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Please call our office at 612-348-7885 to seek assistance or ask a question.
Contact
Commissioner Debbie Goettel
Hennepin County District 5
Bloomington | Eden Prairie | Richfield
612-348-7885
Michael Ohama
Policy Director
612-348-7885
Graham Faulkner
Communications Director
612-348-7885
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