During Minnesota summers many of us are finding ways to take a break from it
all, but there are a few brief updates from the Capitol I am sharing with you
as summer rolls along. There are also ways to stay in touch during the
remainder of this legislative interim.
Explore Minnesota
As you plan summer travel, consider checking out Explore Minnesota for ideas.
They have excellent resources and great travel ideas in a region you may
already be planning to visit or ideas for a trip you’ve never even considered.
Property Tax and Renters Credit
I want to remind everyone to apply for a property tax refund or renters credit
before it’s too late. Many Minnesotans qualify for this refund but many forget
to file!
The deadline to file for a property tax refund is August 15th. Take a few
minutes and apply for your refund online at the Department of Revenue’s
Property Tax Refund website.
New Laws
Several new laws went into effect on July 1st. They included licensing for
athletic trainers, changes to the Taconite Economic Development Fund,
adjustments to the legislative budget office, and personal claims against the
state. You can read more about the new laws here. Many more new laws will take
effect on August 1st, dealing with transporting agricultural commodities, child
care, community food shelves, the state’s “move over law,” service animals, sex
trafficking and the so-called “Safe Seniors Act.” Read about those upcoming
changes here.
Last Update
This is my last update until after the election. Legislators cannot use state
resources for mass communications during an election period, and so we must
limit mass email contact. While I won’t be able to send out these updates for a
while, you can still contact my office any time at <email obscured> or
651-296-0173 with questions, concerns or comments.
I am available to meet, help with problems, and discuss issues important to our
community. Please give my office a call or email me anytime.
National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 7 join your neighbors in celebrating and strengthening
neighborhoods during National Night Out. You can find information about
registering your National Night Out block party here. These events offer the
opportunity to get to know one another and break down barriers, build
neighborhood involvement, and bring awareness to crime prevention while
building important relationships with local law enforcement efforts.
Thank you
Thank you for the opportunity to serve our community at the State Capitol.
Enjoy all the things there are to do in our community during the rest of the
summer and fall. I look forward to seeing you out and about and hearing from
you about the issues that matter most to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jim Davnie
State Representative
Cooper resident