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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,
I hope you have opportunities to enjoy beautiful spring weather this
weekend. While a lot of my time is going to be spent at the Capitol
until we adjourn on May 21st, there are many great ways to get out and
get active in our community.
Two Weeks Left
The Minnesota Legislature must adjourn by Monday, May 21st. That leaves
us a little more than two weeks to finish our work. This week the House
continued the work of passing budget bills including measures related to
taxes, health and human services, transportation, public safety, jobs,
agriculture and the environment. I voted no on many of the bills that
came before us this week, because my number one priority is to make sure
the values of the people in our community are put first. Unfortunately,
a lot of what the Republican leadership put before us this week didn’t
do that.
I’m committed to improving opportunities for all Minnesotans, but
Republicans in the Legislature have chosen to prioritize tax cuts for
corporations over all of our other responsibilities to the public. We
should be focusing on shoring up our state’s pensions, passing a robust
jobs bill, expanding educational opportunities, making college more
affordable, and ensuring seniors are secure in their retirement.
Governor Dayton Calls for Education Funding
Right now, at least 26 school districts in the metropolitan area and 33
school districts in Greater Minnesota are facing immediate budget
deficits that could result in hundreds of teachers and support staff
being laid off, along with significant cuts to school programs in the
coming year.
As a result, Governor Dayton has called for $138 million
(
https://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2018/05/dayton-proposes-emergency-school-spending/)
in one-time, emergency funding to increase resources for every
Minnesota school district by $126 per student, or a 2% per-pupil
increase. In St. Paul alone, that would mean $6.5 million for 36,000
students in the 2018-2019 budget year to prevent staff layoffs and
overcrowded classrooms.
I strongly support these needed funds. Every child in our community
deserves a world-class education, but we cannot deliver on that promise
without adequate resources.
Republican Tax Bill Passes
On Monday, the House passed the Republican’s supplemental tax bill HF
4385. The House tax bill is a response to the federal tax bill, which
will raise taxes on many Minnesotans
(
https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2018/05/who-pays-who-saves-under-three-tax-plans-being-proposed-minnesota-legislatur)
. It’s unfortunate that House Republicans chose to follow the lead of
Republicans in Washington D. C. and prioritize tax cuts for corporations
over Minnesota’s hard working families and seniors.
Minnesotans want to see one another succeed, but at every turn,
Republicans prioritize corporations and the wealthy instead of most
Minnesotans. I rose to speak about how this bill won’t help everyday
working Minnesotans in our community. You can watch that speech here
(
.
Republican Public Safety Bill Does Nothing on Gun, Punish Protesters
Earlier this week the House passed the Omnibus Public Safety Bill.
Again, I voted no. The bill did nothing to advance common sense measures
to prevent gun violence. Minnesotans are demanding criminal background
checks and gun violence protective orders. Minnesotans expect us to
deliver on common-sense gun safety measures that will make our families,
communities, and Minnesota safer. So far, Republicans in charge of the
Legislature have blocked progress.
The bill also included increased penalties for Minnesotans who are
exercising their first amendment right to protest. I joined my
colleagues in the POCI caucus to speak out against this action
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19976&party=1&memid=15356)
that seeks to silence our voices when we try to speak out against the
injustices we see every day. You can watch my remarks on the floor here
(
.
Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bills
Last night and earlier this week, the House is passed the rest of the
supplemental budget bills
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13324) including
measures related to health and human services, transportation, jobs,
agriculture and the environment.
All Minnesotans deserve the opportunity to be safe, healthy, and
successful, but these bills don’t make the investments necessary to make
those things happen. At every turn, Republicans put corporations ahead
of working people and divide and distract Minnesotans instead of
prioritizing an agenda to build a better future for everyone.
These omnibus bills are the latest examples of the Republicans
misplaced priorities that don’t represent Minnesota values. At one point
last night, I offered an amendment that would have provided greater pay
equity for women of color, and made it illegal for new employers to ask
how much you were making at your previous job before negotiating a
salary. Regrettably, Republicans voted down my amendments.
Session Daily: House passes four-part omnibus supplemental finance
bill
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13324)
Session Daily: House passes combined health and transportation omnibus
bills
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13309)
Thanks to my Session Intern
We get excellent young people at the Capitol who want to learn and help
make government work better for everyone. I’m always trying to create
openings and opportunities for women of color and for those who don’t
always have a voice here at the Capitol. This week I honored Inderia
Falana on the House Floor
(
. Inderia is a talented
and determined young woman who has interned with my office this session.
She is currently a junior at Hamline University studying Public Health
Science, Political Science, and Philosophy. She has a bright future
ahead of her, and I greatly appreciate her willingness to get involved
and learn more about the legislative 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: POCI Lawmakers Statement on Anti-Protest Language in
Public Safety Omnibus
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19976&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-05-01)
Pioneer Press Editorial: For the sake of children — and families
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19933&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-04-24)
MN African American Family Preservation Act Update
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19884&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-04-13)
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,
I hope you have opportunities to enjoy beautiful spring weather this
weekend. While a lot of my time is going to be spent at the Capitol
until we adjourn on May 21st, there are many great ways to get out and
get active in our community.
Two Weeks Left
The Minnesota Legislature must adjourn by Monday, May 21st. That leaves
us a little more than two weeks to finish our work. This week the House
continued the work of passing budget bills including measures related to
taxes, health and human services, transportation, public safety, jobs,
agriculture and the environment. I voted no on many of the bills that
came before us this week, because my number one priority is to make sure
the values of the people in our community are put first. Unfortunately,
a lot of what the Republican leadership put before us this week didn’t
do that.
I’m committed to improving opportunities for all Minnesotans, but
Republicans in the Legislature have chosen to prioritize tax cuts for
corporations over all of our other responsibilities to the public. We
should be focusing on shoring up our state’s pensions, passing a robust
jobs bill, expanding educational opportunities, making college more
affordable, and ensuring seniors are secure in their retirement.
Governor Dayton Calls for Education Funding
Right now, at least 26 school districts in the metropolitan area and 33
school districts in Greater Minnesota are facing immediate budget
deficits that could result in hundreds of teachers and support staff
being laid off, along with significant cuts to school programs in the
coming year.
As a result, Governor Dayton has called for $138 million
(
https://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2018/05/dayton-proposes-emergency-school-spending/)
in one-time, emergency funding to increase resources for every
Minnesota school district by $126 per student, or a 2% per-pupil
increase. In St. Paul alone, that would mean $6.5 million for 36,000
students in the 2018-2019 budget year to prevent staff layoffs and
overcrowded classrooms.
I strongly support these needed funds. Every child in our community
deserves a world-class education, but we cannot deliver on that promise
without adequate resources.
Republican Tax Bill Passes
On Monday, the House passed the Republican’s supplemental tax bill HF
4385. The House tax bill is a response to the federal tax bill, which
will raise taxes on many Minnesotans
(
https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2018/05/who-pays-who-saves-under-three-tax-plans-being-proposed-minnesota-legislatur)
. It’s unfortunate that House Republicans chose to follow the lead of
Republicans in Washington D. C. and prioritize tax cuts for corporations
over Minnesota’s hard working families and seniors.
Minnesotans want to see one another succeed, but at every turn,
Republicans prioritize corporations and the wealthy instead of most
Minnesotans. I rose to speak about how this bill won’t help everyday
working Minnesotans in our community. You can watch that speech here
(
.
Republican Public Safety Bill Does Nothing on Gun, Punish Protesters
Earlier this week the House passed the Omnibus Public Safety Bill.
Again, I voted no. The bill did nothing to advance common sense measures
to prevent gun violence. Minnesotans are demanding criminal background
checks and gun violence protective orders. Minnesotans expect us to
deliver on common-sense gun safety measures that will make our families,
communities, and Minnesota safer. So far, Republicans in charge of the
Legislature have blocked progress.
The bill also included increased penalties for Minnesotans who are
exercising their first amendment right to protest. I joined my
colleagues in the POCI caucus to speak out against this action
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19976&party=1&memid=15356)
that seeks to silence our voices when we try to speak out against the
injustices we see every day. You can watch my remarks on the floor here
(
.
Omnibus Supplemental Budget Bills
Last night and earlier this week, the House is passed the rest of the
supplemental budget bills
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13324) including
measures related to health and human services, transportation, jobs,
agriculture and the environment.
All Minnesotans deserve the opportunity to be safe, healthy, and
successful, but these bills don’t make the investments necessary to make
those things happen. At every turn, Republicans put corporations ahead
of working people and divide and distract Minnesotans instead of
prioritizing an agenda to build a better future for everyone.
These omnibus bills are the latest examples of the Republicans
misplaced priorities that don’t represent Minnesota values. At one point
last night, I offered an amendment that would have provided greater pay
equity for women of color, and made it illegal for new employers to ask
how much you were making at your previous job before negotiating a
salary. Regrettably, Republicans voted down my amendments.
Session Daily: House passes four-part omnibus supplemental finance
bill
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13324)
Session Daily: House passes combined health and transportation omnibus
bills
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13309)
Thanks to my Session Intern
We get excellent young people at the Capitol who want to learn and help
make government work better for everyone. I’m always trying to create
openings and opportunities for women of color and for those who don’t
always have a voice here at the Capitol. This week I honored Inderia
Falana on the House Floor
(
. Inderia is a talented
and determined young woman who has interned with my office this session.
She is currently a junior at Hamline University studying Public Health
Science, Political Science, and Philosophy. She has a bright future
ahead of her, and I greatly appreciate her willingness to get involved
and learn more about the legislative 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: POCI Lawmakers Statement on Anti-Protest Language in
Public Safety Omnibus
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19976&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-05-01)
Pioneer Press Editorial: For the sake of children — and families
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19933&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-04-24)
MN African American Family Preservation Act Update
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19884&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-04-13)
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)