Legislative Update
Dear friends and neighbors,
I have been extremely busy this week at the Capitol. We are fully in the swing of session, and I am grateful to be able to share what I have been up to.
HF1004
I am proud to be the chief author of House File (HF) 1004. With just a small amount of funding, this bill enables a Helmets to Hardhats program in Minnesota. As the name implies, Helmets to Hardhats supports our Veterans transitioning out of the armed forces and enables them to pursue a career in the Construction Industry. Based on my experience transitioning out of the military and into a career in pipeline construction, I sincerely appreciated all my Veteran coworkers who helped me find my niche in my new career. Helmets to Hardhats is a highly successful program that is receiving bipartisan support as coauthors on the bill. I look forward to sharing updates as this bill moves through the House and I am excited to support such a worthy cause.
Reminder: Coffee with Tom
Want the inside scoop on our activities up in St. Paul? Please join me for my next session of Coffee with Tom. The next event is next Friday, February 28th at Medford Congregational United Church (211 S Main Medford St). Then we will start next month in Owatonna on the first Friday and in Waseca on the second Friday. Thank you to all who have joined and who will join for taking the time to meet with me and share your concerns. This is a great way for me to connect with community members and guide my decision making in St. Paul.
Here is the group from Waseca last week, I would love to see you there soon!
Back Row: Richard Stagman, Jessica Rollins, Gordie Christensen, Rep. Sexton, Adam Knewtson and Jim Boerboom
From Row: Katie Gonzales, Mikhail Rostislavovich, Kristie Biehn, Brad Milbrath and Matthew Petsinger
Soy Day on the Hill
We hosted Minnesota soy farmers for Soy Day on the Hill. I had an opportunity to sit down and talk to several visitors with the Minnesota Soy Growers Association (MSGA). Thank you for the opportunity to talk about farming these days!