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Deputy Minority Leader
* 329 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
651-296-5158
E-mail:
<email obscured>
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/sendmail/mailtomember.aspx?id=15356)
Legislative Assistant:
Connor McNutt 651-296-5507
Committee Assignments:
Education Finance
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cmte/Home/?comm=90006)
Health and Human Services Reform
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cmte/Home/?comm=90013)
Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cmte/Home/?comm=90017)
Biographical Information:
Home: St. Paul 55104;
Occupation: Director of Parent Leadership
Business: St. Paul, 55104
Education: B.S., early childhood education, Southern Illinois
University
Born: 4/13
Elected: 2010
Term: 4th
Family: 7 children
* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Rep. Rena Moran (65A) - Legislative Update
Dear Neighbors,
The legislative session is shorter than usual this year and the first
committee deadline is approaching on March 22. While spring is arriving
outside, there’s a lot changing at the Capitol too. Here are some
updates:
Veterans Day on the Hill
Veterans visited the Capitol on Monday for Veterans Day on the Hill.
This year’s focus was on helping surviving spouses keep their homes,
stopping predatory lending against veterans’ benefits, and increasing
access to the outdoors for disabled vets. Thanks to all who attended and
took time to meet with legislators. It was great to see so many Veterans
and advocates working to make sure their voices are heard.
Dayton’s Final State of the State
On Wednesday night, Governor Dayton gave his final State of the State
address
(
http://www.startribune.com/gov-mark-dayton-making-his-final-state-of-the-state-has-much-to-do-and-not-much-time-to-do-it/476841493/#1)
. The speech was a reminder that when we invest in Minnesotans and build
on what we value as a state, we can achieve a whole lot. In the past
eight years we’ve gone from deficits and borrowing money from our
schools to surpluses and record investments that have made Minnesota the
best state in the country.
#1 Best Run State
USA Today
( https://mn.gov/governor/blog/?id=1055-320155)
#1 Best State to Retire
AARP
(
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/3916196-aarp-ranks-minnesota-best-state-retire)
#1 Best State for Women
Wallet Hub
( https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-women/10728/)
#2 Best State for Families
Wallet Hub
( https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-raise-a-family/31065/)
#2 Strongest State
POLITICO
(
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/01/30/fourth-states-of-union-ranking-216547)
#2 Best State Overall
U.S. News & World Report
( https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/#/detail/appId/1/id/327895)
#3 Best State for Business
CNBC
( https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/?id=1055-302520)
#4 America’s Goals for 2030 State Report Card
Future Now
( https://www.americasgoals.org/reportcard/#/)
These rankings are very nice, but for many immigrant families, families
of color, Native Americans and others, many times Minnesota does not
seem like the “#1 state”. They continue to struggle to improve the
quality of their education, healthcare and employment opportunities. So
I was glad to hear the Governor call on all Minnesotans to be more
inclusive and to break down barriers to accept people of all races,
religions, and cultural backgrounds. You can read that portion of his
speech
( https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/#/detail/appId/1/id/330481) below:
“I say again that the credit belongs to the people of Minnesota. We ARE
our people, but we’re only as good as all of us are. That means ALL of
us, in a state with rapidly changing demographics, in which 19 percent
of our residents are now women, men, and children of color.
That is a very different complexion from years ago, and some folks
still resist the change. If we can educate them to move beyond racism,
religious bigotry, and other hatreds, they will see that this new
diversity is crucial to our state’s future success.
There are simply not enough native Minnesotans to drive our future
economic growth. There are already too few unemployed workers to fill
our state’s current job vacancies. And that labor shortage is expected
to become even more acute. The additional workers we need to expand our
economy must come from newcomers to our state.
Adjusting to this new reality is hard for some Minnesotans. But trying
to push back Minnesota fifty years is neither a realistic option nor a
good idea. I want to be VERY clear. Minnesota is an inclusive and
welcoming place for all, and we all stand together in making that
statement to everybody in Minnesota.
During the past few years, our state government has led by example.
Since 2015, the percent of state employees with disabilities has grown
by 40 percent; the percent, who are men and women of color, has
increased by 50 percent. That is important progress, but we have much
more to do to ensure that our state government better includes and
serves the rich diversity of our state.”
Speaking at the Wilder Foundation
Before I attended the Governor’s State of the State Address on
Wednesday, I took time to stop by the James J. Hill House to keynote the
Wilder Foundation’s Neighborhood Leadership Program
(
https://www.wilder.org/Community-Leadership/Neighborhood-Leadership-Program/Pages/overview.aspx)
2017-2018 Cohort Event. It was great to see so many people engaged to
make our community better!
Protecting MN Seniors from Abuse
Last year, the Star Tribune published a series
(
http://www.startribune.com/senior-home-residents-are-abused-and-ignored-across-minnesota/450623913/)
that detailed serious abuses, sexual assault, and other mistreatment
going uninvestigated in Minnesota’s senior care facilities. After
investigations by AARP and the Office of the Legislative Auditor,
Governor Dayton joined legislators to announce a broad set of reforms
and investments
(
http://www.startribune.com/dayton-unveils-sweeping-new-measures-to-crack-down-on-maltreatment-in-senior-homes/476689283/)
to hold providers guilty of abuse accountable and protect the health,
safety, and dignity of seniors and vulnerable adults.
While significant changes have been made and the backlog of
uninvestigated claims have been investigated, I’m committed to making
sure we do everything we can to ensure this never happens again. Our
seniors deserve to live with safety, security and dignity. We owe it to
families to not delay and take action on meaningful fixes now.
Supplemental Budget
Today, Governor Dayton released his supplemental budget proposal
( http://mn.gov/gov-stat/pdf/2018_03_16_FINAL_Overall_Fact_Sheet.pdf) .
In the coming weeks, the House and Senate will work through his plan and
come up with their own supplemental budget proposals. I’ll keep you
updated as we work through the process.
Keep in Touch
Please contact me during the legislative session on the matters that
are important to you and your family. I can be reached at 651-296-5158
or <email obscured> .
Together, we are stronger!
Sincerely,
Rena Moran
Deputy Minority Leader
State Representative – District 65A
News ItemsRELEASE: Rep. Rena Moran and Rep. Ilhan Omar Renew Year-Old
Requests for ERA and Gender Equality Committee Hearings
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19676&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-03-08)
Rep. Moran ERA Hearing Request Letter
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19674&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-03-08)
Legislative Update - February 27, 2018
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19629&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-02-27)
Archived News Items
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/press.asp?party=1&memid=15356)
Subscribe to RSS News Feeds
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/rss/press.asp?memid=15356)
Read more about RSS.
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/rss/rss.asp)
Audio & Video
Audio Commentary
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/audio.asp?memid=15356&party=1)
RSS Audio Commentary (podcast)
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/rss/audio.asp?memid=15356&party=1)
Trouble viewing this page? Visit us online
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=15356)
Deputy Minority Leader
* 329 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
651-296-5158
E-mail:
<email obscured>
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/sendmail/mailtomember.aspx?id=15356)
Legislative Assistant:
Connor McNutt 651-296-5507
Committee Assignments:
Education Finance
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cmte/Home/?comm=90006)
Health and Human Services Reform
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cmte/Home/?comm=90013)
Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cmte/Home/?comm=90017)
Biographical Information:
Home: St. Paul 55104;
Occupation: Director of Parent Leadership
Business: St. Paul, 55104
Education: B.S., early childhood education, Southern Illinois
University
Born: 4/13
Elected: 2010
Term: 4th
Family: 7 children
* Prefers interim mail at this address.
Rep. Rena Moran (65A) - Legislative Update
Dear Neighbors,
The legislative session is shorter than usual this year and the first
committee deadline is approaching on March 22. While spring is arriving
outside, there’s a lot changing at the Capitol too. Here are some
updates:
Veterans Day on the Hill
Veterans visited the Capitol on Monday for Veterans Day on the Hill.
This year’s focus was on helping surviving spouses keep their homes,
stopping predatory lending against veterans’ benefits, and increasing
access to the outdoors for disabled vets. Thanks to all who attended and
took time to meet with legislators. It was great to see so many Veterans
and advocates working to make sure their voices are heard.
Dayton’s Final State of the State
On Wednesday night, Governor Dayton gave his final State of the State
address
(
http://www.startribune.com/gov-mark-dayton-making-his-final-state-of-the-state-has-much-to-do-and-not-much-time-to-do-it/476841493/#1)
. The speech was a reminder that when we invest in Minnesotans and build
on what we value as a state, we can achieve a whole lot. In the past
eight years we’ve gone from deficits and borrowing money from our
schools to surpluses and record investments that have made Minnesota the
best state in the country.
#1 Best Run State
USA Today
( https://mn.gov/governor/blog/?id=1055-320155)
#1 Best State to Retire
AARP
(
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/3916196-aarp-ranks-minnesota-best-state-retire)
#1 Best State for Women
Wallet Hub
( https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-women/10728/)
#2 Best State for Families
Wallet Hub
( https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-raise-a-family/31065/)
#2 Strongest State
POLITICO
(
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/01/30/fourth-states-of-union-ranking-216547)
#2 Best State Overall
U.S. News & World Report
( https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/#/detail/appId/1/id/327895)
#3 Best State for Business
CNBC
( https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/?id=1055-302520)
#4 America’s Goals for 2030 State Report Card
Future Now
( https://www.americasgoals.org/reportcard/#/)
These rankings are very nice, but for many immigrant families, families
of color, Native Americans and others, many times Minnesota does not
seem like the “#1 state”. They continue to struggle to improve the
quality of their education, healthcare and employment opportunities. So
I was glad to hear the Governor call on all Minnesotans to be more
inclusive and to break down barriers to accept people of all races,
religions, and cultural backgrounds. You can read that portion of his
speech
( https://mn.gov/governor/newsroom/#/detail/appId/1/id/330481) below:
“I say again that the credit belongs to the people of Minnesota. We ARE
our people, but we’re only as good as all of us are. That means ALL of
us, in a state with rapidly changing demographics, in which 19 percent
of our residents are now women, men, and children of color.
That is a very different complexion from years ago, and some folks
still resist the change. If we can educate them to move beyond racism,
religious bigotry, and other hatreds, they will see that this new
diversity is crucial to our state’s future success.
There are simply not enough native Minnesotans to drive our future
economic growth. There are already too few unemployed workers to fill
our state’s current job vacancies. And that labor shortage is expected
to become even more acute. The additional workers we need to expand our
economy must come from newcomers to our state.
Adjusting to this new reality is hard for some Minnesotans. But trying
to push back Minnesota fifty years is neither a realistic option nor a
good idea. I want to be VERY clear. Minnesota is an inclusive and
welcoming place for all, and we all stand together in making that
statement to everybody in Minnesota.
During the past few years, our state government has led by example.
Since 2015, the percent of state employees with disabilities has grown
by 40 percent; the percent, who are men and women of color, has
increased by 50 percent. That is important progress, but we have much
more to do to ensure that our state government better includes and
serves the rich diversity of our state.”
Speaking at the Wilder Foundation
Before I attended the Governor’s State of the State Address on
Wednesday, I took time to stop by the James J. Hill House to keynote the
Wilder Foundation’s Neighborhood Leadership Program
(
https://www.wilder.org/Community-Leadership/Neighborhood-Leadership-Program/Pages/overview.aspx)
2017-2018 Cohort Event. It was great to see so many people engaged to
make our community better!
Protecting MN Seniors from Abuse
Last year, the Star Tribune published a series
(
http://www.startribune.com/senior-home-residents-are-abused-and-ignored-across-minnesota/450623913/)
that detailed serious abuses, sexual assault, and other mistreatment
going uninvestigated in Minnesota’s senior care facilities. After
investigations by AARP and the Office of the Legislative Auditor,
Governor Dayton joined legislators to announce a broad set of reforms
and investments
(
http://www.startribune.com/dayton-unveils-sweeping-new-measures-to-crack-down-on-maltreatment-in-senior-homes/476689283/)
to hold providers guilty of abuse accountable and protect the health,
safety, and dignity of seniors and vulnerable adults.
While significant changes have been made and the backlog of
uninvestigated claims have been investigated, I’m committed to making
sure we do everything we can to ensure this never happens again. Our
seniors deserve to live with safety, security and dignity. We owe it to
families to not delay and take action on meaningful fixes now.
Supplemental Budget
Today, Governor Dayton released his supplemental budget proposal
( http://mn.gov/gov-stat/pdf/2018_03_16_FINAL_Overall_Fact_Sheet.pdf) .
In the coming weeks, the House and Senate will work through his plan and
come up with their own supplemental budget proposals. I’ll keep you
updated as we work through the process.
Keep in Touch
Please contact me during the legislative session on the matters that
are important to you and your family. I can be reached at 651-296-5158
or <email obscured> .
Together, we are stronger!
Sincerely,
Rena Moran
Deputy Minority Leader
State Representative – District 65A
News ItemsRELEASE: Rep. Rena Moran and Rep. Ilhan Omar Renew Year-Old
Requests for ERA and Gender Equality Committee Hearings
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19676&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-03-08)
Rep. Moran ERA Hearing Request Letter
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19674&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-03-08)
Legislative Update - February 27, 2018
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19629&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-02-27)
Archived News Items
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/press.asp?party=1&memid=15356)
Subscribe to RSS News Feeds
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/rss/press.asp?memid=15356)
Read more about RSS.
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/rss/rss.asp)
Audio & Video
Audio Commentary
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/audio.asp?memid=15356&party=1)
RSS Audio Commentary (podcast)
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/rss/audio.asp?memid=15356&party=1)