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    303 State Capitol

    75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther


    King, Jr. Blvd.
    St. Paul, MN 55155

    Capitol UpdateJanuary 15, 2015

    www.senate.mn/
    senatorwiklund

    Highlights:
    I serve on the following
    committees: Health,
    Human Services, and
    Housing, E-12 Education
    Policy and Finance, State
    & Local Government
    The legislature convened
    for the 2015-16 biennium
    on January 6th.
    Im also looking forward
    to meeting with Bloomington and Richfield residents about issues that
    will be discussed this
    year.

    How to contact me
    at the Capitol:
    Phone:
    651-297-8061
    E-mail:
    sen.melissa.wiklund
    @senate.mn

    Rep. Linda Slocum (50A):


    651-296-7158
    rep.linda.slocum
    @house.mn
    Rep. Ann
    Lenczewski (50B):
    651-296-4218
    rep.ann.lenczewski
    @house.mn

    January 15, 2015

    SD50Bloomington, Richfield

    2015 Session Begins, First Bills Introduced


    The 2015 legislative session,
    and a new biennium, began on
    Tuesday January 6th. The first
    day was primarily devoted to
    organizing business, and the first
    bills were introduced on the
    8th.

    wake of flooding that affected


    much of Minnesota last year.
    S.F. 2, authored by Sen. Leroy
    Stumpf of Plummer, would pay
    for two years of community or
    technical college for any Minnesota high school student.

    Since this is the first year of


    the biennium, much of the discussion will revolve around the
    state budget. Most recent estimates show a surplus of $1.037
    billion dollars, but we will know
    more after the February budget
    forecast. I look forward to
    working to continue the progress we have made in recent
    years, and making needed investments while ensuring that
    our state is on secure financial
    footing.

    S.F. 3, authored by Sen. Greg


    Clausen of Apple Valley, comes
    from the Health Care Workforce Commission that I served
    on as well. It would provide
    student loan relief for health
    care professionals who work in
    rural Minnesota. S.F. 4, from
    Sen. Kathy Sheran of Mankato,
    would enact additional
    measures designed to protect
    children, based on recommendations from a task force. S.F.
    5, authored by Sen. Terri Bonoff
    of Minnetonka, provides additional grants to businesses to
    train students to fill employment
    gaps, giving students the chance
    to earn while you learn. S.F.
    6, authored by Sen. John

    Last Thursday, the first six


    Senate bills were unveiled. S.F.
    1, authored by Sen. Vicki Jensen
    of Owatonna, provides additional funds for disaster relief in the

    Hoffman of Champlin, would


    provide for voluntary prekindergarten for all Minnesota
    children at age four.
    These bills cover diverse
    topics, and will generate significant discussion. Im eager to
    hear and debate these bills as
    they move forward.

    Committee Work Begins


    This biennium, I will continue to serve on the Health, Human Services, and Housing and
    State and Local Government
    committees. State and Local
    Government will now be
    chaired by Sen. Patricia Torres
    Ray of Minneapolis, as the previous chair, Sen. Sandy Pappas of
    St. Paul focuses more on her
    duties as President of the Sen-

    ate. Additionally, the Education


    policy and finance committees
    have been combined into one
    committee, chaired by Sen.
    Chuck Wiger of Maplewood.
    This change was made, in part,
    to accommodate the smaller
    number of committee hearing
    rooms as a result of the Capitol
    renovations. I look forward to
    continuing this important work.

    Stay in touch! My contact


    information, and the information for the House
    members from our district
    is on the left, please feel
    free to contact my office
    with any questions, comments, or concerns you
    might have. I work for you,
    and the more I hear from
    you, the better I can do so!

    Page 2

    Capitol UpdateJanuary 15, 2015

    Around the District


    Bloomingtons

    Bloomingtons Early Learning Academy


    will host an information night on January
    22nd, from 6:30-7:30pm in the Hillcrest
    School Media Center (9301 Thomas Ave S,
    Bloomington).

    The Richfield District Curriculum Advisory Committee, which is open to all


    concerned about curriculum and course
    offerings in Richfield public schools, is having
    its next meeting January 21st from 5-7pm in
    the District Office Board Room (7001 Harriet Ave S).

    Bloomingtons Winter Fete celebration


    begins January 17th, and will run through
    the 25th. Details can be found through the
    City website.

    Early Learning
    Academy is an
    all-day early
    education
    program for
    children ages 35 that focuses on
    preparing them
    for kindergarten.

    The Wood Lake Nature Center (6710


    Lake Shore Dr, Richfield) offers several
    winter-related activities for families on
    the weekends including outdoor games,
    snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. For
    more information, call (612) 861-9365.

    The City of Bloomington is hosting its annual Wellness Fair on January 20th, from
    9am-12pm, at the Creekside Community
    Center (9801 Penn Ave S). For more information, call (952) 563-4944.

    Minnesota History: On January 14th


    1993, St. Paul native Ann Bancroft becomes the first woman to travel overland to
    both the North and South Poles.

    Contact Information for Federal Officials


    As we begin the new year, I thought it might
    be helpful to include the phone numbers of our
    federal representatives in Washington D.C.

    Richfield residents live in Congressional District


    5, and should contact:
    Representative Keith Ellison:
    DC(202) 225-4755

    Senator Amy Klobuchar: DC(202) 224-3244


    MN(612) 727-5220
    Senator Al Franken: DC(202) 224-5641
    MN651-221-1016

    MN(612) 522-1212
    Bloomington residents live in Congressional
    District 3, and should contact:
    Representative Erik Paulsen:
    DC(202) 225-2871
    MN(952) 405-8510

    Looking Ahead...
    My office will be closed Monday January 19th in observance of the Martin Luther
    King, Jr. Day holiday. Following that, I look forward to committee work beginning in earnest
    with the State & Local Government committee
    holding its first meeting. In the Education committee, well discuss technology in schools, early
    childhood education, and school facilities. Ill
    also be attending a study session with the Richfield School Board. February will bring an updated state economic forecast that will be the basis
    for budget discussions this session. I hope youll
    stop by the Capitol and say Hi!. Otherwise, Ill
    see you around town!

    Sen. Wiklund chairing a meeting of the Senate


    Health, Human Services, and Housing committee.

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