You are currently subscribed to rep_rena_moran_list as:
stpaul-frogtown@forums.e-democracy.org
To UNSUBSCRIBE, do not reply to this message. Instead, send a blank email to
<email obscured>
stpaul-frogtown@forums.e-democracy.org
To UNSUBSCRIBE, do not reply to this message. Instead, send a blank email to
<email obscured>
---
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 2018 Session of the Minnesota Legislature began last Tuesday, and
it was a busy first week at the Capitol.
Town Hall Meeting – March 3, 2018
As the 2018 Legislative Session begins, please join Senator Sandy
Pappas and me for a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, March 3
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/dflpdf/388bbc7c-b16a-4e28-9c18-2f6712fc443c.pdf)
, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Oxford Community Center (270 Lexington
Parkway N, St. Paul, MN 55104) to discuss issues that are important to
you and your family during the legislative session.
State Employee Contracts
On Thursday, Republicans surprised DFLers by voting with us to suspend
the House rules and take up the approval of contracts for 30,000 state
employee that had been delayed since last October. At that time
Republicans chose to not to ratify the contracts during a party line
vote of the Subcommittee on Employee Relations
(
http://www.startribune.com/subcommittee-rejects-state-unions-contracts/449681273/)
. These contracts include modest 2% raises and pension security, and I
thought it was only right that we approve their contracts negotiated in
good faith before we pass a legislative budget for ourselves.
Regrettably, Republicans quickly moved to amend the contracts bill to
make it harder to approve contracts in the future when the Legislature
isn’t in session--a measure that would make it harder for workers to get
their negotiated raises and benefits. After debate over the amendment,
the state employee contracts motion was tabled, and we will have to
debate and ratify them at some point in the near future. I want us to
stop politicizing the hard work of our state employees.
Legislative Funding
After the debate over the state employee contracts, the House approved
HF399
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF399&ls_year=90&session_year=2017&session_number=0)
, a conference committee report
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13003) to provide
funding to the legislative branch. I voted no because this bill pays for
members own salaries before approving the contracts of the people who
keep our state running. You can read the House Public Information Office
coverage here
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13008) .
Protesting to End Gun Violence
I was inspired to see thousands of Minnesotans make the trip to the
Capitol last week to say we’ve had enough! We had two days full of
everyday Minnesotans protesting to end gun violence in our country. I
will keep pushing to pass meaningful gun violence prevention bills this
session, and you may have read the Star Tribune editorial board Sunday
with a strong endorsement of the bills
(
http://www.startribune.com/a-minnesota-plea-for-sensible-gun-laws/475012813/)
I’ve co-authored to implement GVPO’s in Minnesota and force criminal
background checks for all gun sales. We need to keep pushing and
demanding changes to our gun laws to protect our communities and our
kids!
Voices and Choices for Children Day on the Hill
Today I joined my colleagues at the Voices and Choices for Children Day
on the Hill
( https://www.facebook.com/events/152371092093189/) . Voices and
Choices for Children is a coalition that works closely with Minnesota’s
Children’s Cabinet, state ethnic councils, state agencies, early
childhood funders, non-profits, community-based organizations, early
childhood advocates and parents representing communities of color and
American Indian communities across the state. Our coalition focuses on
shaping more equitable practices and policies that will support better
outcomes for children of color and American Indian children prenatal to
8 years old across the state. We believe that people of color and
American Indians must be at the table as polices are created and
decisions are made about and for our children. As I said when I spoke to
the gathering, policy creates practice. We need advocates to be here at
the Capitol on behalf of our babies. It matters that you come to talk
your legislators to be seen and heard, because that makes them work for
you.
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> and I hope you’ll join us for the March 3rd
town hall meeting.
Together, we are stronger!
Sincerely,
Rena Moran
Deputy Minority Leader
State Representative – District 65A
News ItemsMarch 3 Town Hall Meeting Details
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19628&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-02-26)
Legislative Update - January 18, 2018
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=18556&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-01-18)
Legislative Update - October 20, 2017
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=18405&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2017-10-20)
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 2018 Session of the Minnesota Legislature began last Tuesday, and
it was a busy first week at the Capitol.
Town Hall Meeting – March 3, 2018
As the 2018 Legislative Session begins, please join Senator Sandy
Pappas and me for a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, March 3
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/dflpdf/388bbc7c-b16a-4e28-9c18-2f6712fc443c.pdf)
, from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Oxford Community Center (270 Lexington
Parkway N, St. Paul, MN 55104) to discuss issues that are important to
you and your family during the legislative session.
State Employee Contracts
On Thursday, Republicans surprised DFLers by voting with us to suspend
the House rules and take up the approval of contracts for 30,000 state
employee that had been delayed since last October. At that time
Republicans chose to not to ratify the contracts during a party line
vote of the Subcommittee on Employee Relations
(
http://www.startribune.com/subcommittee-rejects-state-unions-contracts/449681273/)
. These contracts include modest 2% raises and pension security, and I
thought it was only right that we approve their contracts negotiated in
good faith before we pass a legislative budget for ourselves.
Regrettably, Republicans quickly moved to amend the contracts bill to
make it harder to approve contracts in the future when the Legislature
isn’t in session--a measure that would make it harder for workers to get
their negotiated raises and benefits. After debate over the amendment,
the state employee contracts motion was tabled, and we will have to
debate and ratify them at some point in the near future. I want us to
stop politicizing the hard work of our state employees.
Legislative Funding
After the debate over the state employee contracts, the House approved
HF399
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/bills/billnum.asp?Billnumber=HF399&ls_year=90&session_year=2017&session_number=0)
, a conference committee report
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13003) to provide
funding to the legislative branch. I voted no because this bill pays for
members own salaries before approving the contracts of the people who
keep our state running. You can read the House Public Information Office
coverage here
( http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/SessionDaily/Story/13008) .
Protesting to End Gun Violence
I was inspired to see thousands of Minnesotans make the trip to the
Capitol last week to say we’ve had enough! We had two days full of
everyday Minnesotans protesting to end gun violence in our country. I
will keep pushing to pass meaningful gun violence prevention bills this
session, and you may have read the Star Tribune editorial board Sunday
with a strong endorsement of the bills
(
http://www.startribune.com/a-minnesota-plea-for-sensible-gun-laws/475012813/)
I’ve co-authored to implement GVPO’s in Minnesota and force criminal
background checks for all gun sales. We need to keep pushing and
demanding changes to our gun laws to protect our communities and our
kids!
Voices and Choices for Children Day on the Hill
Today I joined my colleagues at the Voices and Choices for Children Day
on the Hill
( https://www.facebook.com/events/152371092093189/) . Voices and
Choices for Children is a coalition that works closely with Minnesota’s
Children’s Cabinet, state ethnic councils, state agencies, early
childhood funders, non-profits, community-based organizations, early
childhood advocates and parents representing communities of color and
American Indian communities across the state. Our coalition focuses on
shaping more equitable practices and policies that will support better
outcomes for children of color and American Indian children prenatal to
8 years old across the state. We believe that people of color and
American Indians must be at the table as polices are created and
decisions are made about and for our children. As I said when I spoke to
the gathering, policy creates practice. We need advocates to be here at
the Capitol on behalf of our babies. It matters that you come to talk
your legislators to be seen and heard, because that makes them work for
you.
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> and I hope you’ll join us for the March 3rd
town hall meeting.
Together, we are stronger!
Sincerely,
Rena Moran
Deputy Minority Leader
State Representative – District 65A
News ItemsMarch 3 Town Hall Meeting Details
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=19628&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-02-26)
Legislative Update - January 18, 2018
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=18556&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2018-01-18)
Legislative Update - October 20, 2017
(
http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/pressrelease.asp?pressid=18405&party=1&memid=15356)
- (Posted: 2017-10-20)
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)