![]() ![]() It’s about much more than numbers on a spreadsheet, or even bricks and mortar - these investments are about strengthening communities throughout Minnesota for generations to come. This package of legislation was years in the making, especially with Senate Republicans blocking our efforts earlier in session, but we were able to get it done.Īs Chair of the Capital Investment Committee in the House, it was my responsibility to craft this legislation, and I’m proud to say our bills take care of what we already have while lifting up those too often left behind when it comes to capital investment. One of the final bills we voted on this year was my legislation to deliver $2.6 billion in capital investment to fund infrastructure projects and the jobs they create throughout the state. These are just some of the investments and policies we successfully fought for this year: We have fought hard this legislative session to pass bills into laws that address systemic racism and promote racial equity - and the bills we passed benefit ALL Minnesotans. For far too long our BIPOC communities have been historically underserved and underfunded in all of these areas. The POCI Caucus led the charge on capital investment, economic development, housing, education, public safety/justice reform, environmental justice, and equity in health for our BIPOC communities across the state. This was also the most diverse legislature in state history, and I’m so thankful to be serving in a time when communities and voices that have been too often set aside at the state capitol are instead being brought to the forefront.Īs a member of the People of Color and Indigenous Caucus, I’m so proud of the work we accomplished this year. With Minnesotans delivering a DFL trifecta in state government, along with a record surplus, we were able to enact generational change in our state budget and the other bills we passed this year. This year will definitely be one for the history books. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.On Monday, we completed our work and adjourned for the year, ending the 2023 legislative session. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Our editors thoroughly review and fact-check every article to ensure that our content meets the highest standards. Our goal is to deliver the most accurate information and the most knowledgeable advice possible in order to help you make smarter buying decisions on tech gear and a wide array of products and services. ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader. Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews. ![]() This helps support our work, but does not affect what we cover or how, and it does not affect the price you pay. When you click through from our site to a retailer and buy a product or service, we may earn affiliate commissions. And we pore over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products and services we’re assessing. ![]() ![]() We gather data from the best available sources, including vendor and retailer listings as well as other relevant and independent reviews sites. ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. ![]()
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