Latest Political Updates from Rep. Cheryl Youakim
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The final hours of the 2024 legislative session have seen debates on a gun violence prevention measure and the ERA bill. An Education Finance Conference Committee Report was passed, outlining investments in the Read Act, literacy aid, student teacher stipends, absenteeism projects, and more; the report also highlighted additional legislation and conference committee reports recently passed, covering areas such as commerce policy, environment and natural resources, human service policy, health, elections, higher education, agriculture, climate and energy, and consumer protection. On Minnesota’s 166th birthday, the new State Flag was flown over the Capitol, and constituents were welcomed for a tour of the State Capitol.
2024 Legislative Session Nears Completion
As the 2024 legislative session draws to a close, lawmakers are locked in debates about a new gun violence prevention measure and the ERA bill. The gun legislation aims to hold straw purchasers accountable for illegal transactions and ban binary triggers.
Education Finance Conference Committee Report Passed
Legislators are celebrating the recent approval of the Education Finance Conference Committee Report. The House adopted all but one of its finance and policy provisions, strengthening the bill with a few Senate suggestions.
Key Provisions in the Education Finance Bill
This robust legislation includes notable investments in the Read Act, literacy aid, a pilot project for student teacher stipends, an absenteeism pilot project, and funding for youth engagement initiatives. The funding will directly benefit local school districts and foster student involvement in government.
Collaborative Efforts in Education Policy
This bill is the result of a joint effort by Chair Dave Pinto and Representatives who were elected together in 2014, with a shared passion for funding early childhood education and K-12 school systems. The focus is on supporting learners from a young age all the way through high school.
Recent Legislative Updates
Several key pieces of legislation have been passed recently, including the Commerce Policy, Environment and Natural Resources and Human Service Policy conference committee reports.
New State Flag Raised
On May 11, 2024, Minnesota’s 166th birthday, the new state flag was flown over the Capitol for the first time.
Connected to Community
Representatives also took time out of their busy schedule to give a personal tour of the State Capitol to a constituent and her family, reinforcing their commitment to staying connected with the community.
Contact Your Representative
Representatives are encouraging constituents to reach out with questions, ideas, and feedback via email at rep.cheryl.youakim@house.mn.gov or by phone at 651-296-9889.
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