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Dear Neighbors,

I wanted to give you an update on where the Minnesota House stands.

Like my DFL colleagues, I have been focused on work in our district, but we hope to be working collaboratively with Republicans soon in St. Paul. Until Republicans agree to honor the will of the voters, I’ll continue working hard in our community. 

Last week, The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled [ [link removed] ] that the Republicans’ attempted power grab in the Minnesota House was invalid. Therefore, every action they took since January 14th was unconstitutional. At the heart of my quorum denial is the Republicans’ stated desire to try to overturn an election of Brad Tabke, who voters in Shakopee elected, and whose election was certified and affirmed by a court. It would be an appalling and unprecedented abuse of power to throw out an election and disenfranchise the 22,000 Minnesotans who voted in Shakopee in November.

In addition, the voters elected a tied legislature at 67-67. Democrats have made reasonable offers to Republicans, allowing them to run the Minnesota House while there is a temporary vacancy in district 40B. We’re asking to govern under shared power if the House returns to a 67-67 tie after the special election in 40B. 

In this tumultuous time, I will continue the work in whatever way I need to protect democracy, work to ensure that everyone has access to stable housing, lower costs for working families, protect our most basic freedoms, and secure a brighter future for all Minnesotans. 

I’m doing just that, meeting with constituents in our district. Here are some highlights!

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I joined my colleagues at the Sanneh Foundation Community Center in Eastside St. Paul to tour the center and join our youth for the annual MLK Cup. Seeing everyone come together to honor Dr. King’s spirit and support this organization's incredible work to uplift our community was heartwarming.

As Dr. King inspired us, let’s continue striving for justice and community service.

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I visited the Autism Society of Minnesota to learn how the state can better support our neurodivergent communities. We have made a ton of progress in the last few years on supporting neurodivergent Minnesotans, and I am committed to expanding this progress.

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This biennium I am honored to be serving as the DFL Legacy Chair. Recently I met with the Minnesota Historical Society to learn up close about the beauty of our state. Minnesota is lucky to have the Legacy Amendment!

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Know Your Rights: ICE

Our current President has promised “largest deportation operation in American history,” and has signaled that churches, schools, and even hospitals will not be off-limits for ICE raids. 

We know this is inhumane, and we also know it’s important to know your rights.

This information [ [link removed] ] can help you protect yourself and your family, and defend your rights. Always seek out an immigration lawyer if you have questions regarding your specific case. 

*All individuals in the United States have rights, regardless of immigration status. *

Stay in Touch

Please reach out to my office if you need assistance with anything. I am best reached through email at [email protected] or please contact my Legislative Assistant Declan at [email protected]. I always appreciate hearing from you. You can also follow along on my official Facebook page here [ [link removed] ]. 

Sincerely,

Rep. Samantha Vang

651-296-3709

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