Legislative Update
Hello Friends,
Many of you are enjoying—or soon will be enjoying—spring break. The Legislature will also be on a short recess beginning April 11, but until then, I’m continuing to work hard at the Capitol on the priorities that matter most to families across our district and throughout Minnesota.
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Tackling Fraud
Minnesota has faced widespread fraud across various state programs—totaling more than $610 million. That money could have had a huge impact within Minnesota and my job is to create solutions to address these concerns.
That’s why I was proud to help create the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, a new committee tasked with reviewing state departments and programs to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent as intended—on services and support for those who truly need them (food insecurity, disability, education, mental health, etc.). This committee is hard at work, but we need your help.
If you’ve encountered potential mismanagement, poor service, or waste in your dealings with the Minnesota government, please share your story at MNFraud.com. Your input can help us create solutions and build more transparency and accountability.
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Building Minnesota: Infrastructure, Housing, and Jobs
As a member of the Suburban Solutions Caucus and a committee member on Housing and Transportation, I’ve been working to advance the Building Minnesota Initiative—a legislative effort that delivers smart investments into the backbone of our communities.
This initiative supports infrastructure projects across the state, including upgrades to roads, bridges, clean water systems, parks, and housing. We’ve also prioritized improved transportation options and targeted support for workers and tradespeople who power our local economies.
The goal is simple: build stronger communities by focusing on affordability, accessibility, and opportunity—while making sure taxpayer investments go toward projects that directly benefit families and job creators in Minnesota
Veterans Deserve Real Relief
Our veterans have sacrificed so much, and we owe them more than just words of appreciation—we owe them action. I’m proud to have authored a bill this session that would exempt veterans with total service-connected disabilities from a wide range of motor vehicle-related taxes and fees. Under House File 792, qualifying veterans would no longer be required to pay:
- Vehicle registration taxes
- License plate and tab fees
- Title fees
- Driver’s license and state ID card fees
- Motor vehicle sales taxes
The bill will also allow veterans to register up to two vehicles with these exemptions and ensures that spouses or domestic partners can be included on the registration. These exemptions would go into effect starting January 1, 2026, providing meaningful financial relief to those who have already given so much in service to our country.
A Productive Town Hall
I want to thank everyone who came out to our recent Suburban Solutions Town Hall that Representative Danny Nadeau and I put on. It was an excellent opportunity to listen, learn, and discuss some of the most pressing issues facing schools and communities.
One of the most meaningful conversations centered on how we support our teachers and students. There are real concerns with the Governor’s updated budget cutting education funding by almost $250 million. We discussed classroom sizes, education funding, and the need to retain and recruit high-quality educators. I also shared details about House File 412, a bipartisan bill I’ve authored that would require legislators to shadow educators, administrators, or school finance staff for at least 12 hours over two years. This is a practical idea to help lawmakers better understand the challenges our schools face and make more informed policy decisions.
It’s clear that when we listen to the people in our communities, we create better solutions. I’m grateful for the feedback shared at the town hall and will carry your voices with me as we continue the work ahead.
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