Excited to see my letter published in the opinion section of today’s edition of the @StarTribune. In good company with my district 63 Senator @ZaynabMMohamed who wrote about our need for a stronger minimum wage!
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Best table in the house! Great night at the @MNFarmersUnion dinner. Lots of energy for fair competition and against further consolidation. Left with a full belly, full heart, and a full agenda. 💙
That’s a wrap on day two of the @MNFarmersUnion convention! Building a fair economy for farmers and turning resolutions into policy with the best of the best!
When we talk about unlocking the economic opportunity of local food, USDA programs provide real on ramps and pathways so more of our food dollar can go to the people who grow & make our food. Building real wealth & community food security. Fantastic conversation this morning.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting @TheGoodAcreMN, the largest food hub in Minnesota. I co-authored the local emergency assistance farmer fund (LEAFF). Their program purchases 92% of their fresh produce from BIPOC farmers & donates it to hunger relief organizations.
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HF 456 and HF1502 have passed in the House. Proud to be rocking my 1st session with my CEP sister Rep Samantha Senser-Mura. HF 456 Expansion of voluntary prekindergarten & school readiness plus program made permanent, and money appropriated and HF1502 Ethnic studies requirement created, Ethnic Studies Working Group created, rulemaking authorized, report required, & money appropriated.
So good to see @SenGustafson outside of the Capitol today to celebrate universal free school meals for all in Minnesota. What an epic first 4 months in office! #mnleg
Celebrate spring & support local food businesses at our Seeds of Growth event on April 15th! Enjoy delicious locally sourced bites from @chowgirls and live interviews with @stephmarch, @DeRushaJ & Chef Jamal Hashi! Tickets are just $25, register over at https://t.co/C9HwGZtcuH 🌱