Minnesota’s Rural Renaissance
Senate District 58 is a true transitional zone, where the southern suburbs meet Minnesota’s rural breadbasket. For our state to thrive, we need to honor the diverse landscape, nourish the economies we share, and work towards growth and stability throughout the region.
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Build a strong economy that supports higher wages
Create systems that lower the cost of living, so Minnesotans can afford to live where they work
Support programs for unhoused Minnesotans and expand locally-owned affordable housing
Add a new tier of income taxes for millionaires
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Incentivize small and medium-sized communities to broaden their capacity to provide quality, affordable healthcare
Guarantee access to long-term care, mental health services, and vital care for disabled Minnesotans
Modernize the administration of health and human services, incorporating cost savings without compromising services
Protect women’s health autonomy
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Protect our public funds by pursuing, prosecuting, and punishing fraudsters
Streamline reporting and recording systems for state agencies for greater transparency
Support SF 856/HF 1338 for an Independent Office of Inspector General
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Increase per pupil funding
Update educational standards and assessments to meet today’s needs
Expand career and technical education to build a well-trained workforce
Give school districts flexibility in food programs to eliminate waste while helping the most vulnerable
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Encourage diverse economic growth through small, medium, and large business development and reduce reliance on mega-corporations
Invest in affordable, high-quality childcare that meets community needs
Streamline taxes and regulations for small businesses
Support cooperatives as well as worker owned and locally owned businesses through grants, low interest loans, technical assistance, and mentorship
Encourage entrepreneurship programs, focusing on emerging sectors of the economy
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Support family farm longevity by building a strong agricultural economy
Protect farmers from predatory input cost adjustments
Increase research and development in large-scale production of sustainable aviation fuels and other domestic markets for commodity crops in Minnesota
Enable local food production, processing, and marketing and emphasize locally grown products within the food chain
Increase access to sustainable equipment grants, soil and water conservation incentives, and professional development for farmers
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Incentivize rehabilitation and repurposing of existing buildings
Improve local government aid and allow local taxation decisions
Partner with small and medium sized communities to protect land and water resources and reduce energy costs
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Increase rural broadband access and affordability
Upgrade transit and shipping through improved rail, river, and road infrastructure
Develop multiple sources of power production while keeping water resources safe and secure
Weave sustainability into our environmental policy, protecting our land, water, and air for future generations
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Increase access to housing and food surety programs
Protect veterans from predatory benefit scammers
Ensure access to mental healthcare and substance abuse providers
Refine the property tax exemption for disabled veterans
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Increase grant funding for equipment and training for local police, fire departments, emergency management and emergency medical services (EMS)
Improve reimbursement for EMS calls in rural communities
Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to standardize and fund basic officer training at the state level
Limit federal overreach in community policing by requiring transparency in agreements, investigations and operations