Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Minnesota State House District 43B

State Representatives serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the state legislature. They write and vote on legislation to create, repeal, or change state laws affecting many issues, like health care, the environment, and the economy. They also vote on state taxes and the state spending. A candidate forum for this race is available at https://ccxmedia.org/show-details/?ShowID=35333. More MN forums are available at https://www.lwvmn.org/2024-candidate-forums.

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    Mike Freiberg
    (DFL)

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    Steve Merriman
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (750 characters)

What will you do to support a vibrant economy across Minnesota and to address inflation? (500 character)

What legislation, if any, would you support to address racial or ethnic disparities in Minnesota? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to address climate change and its effects in Minnesota? (500 characters)

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Campaign Website http://www.mikefreiberg.com
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/FreibergForStateRep/
Campaign Twitter Handle @RepFreiberg
Campaign Email freiberg@gmail.com
The recent legislative session was historic. After years of divided government prevented meaningful progress for our state, we passed universal free school meals, legalized cannabis, adopted gun violence prevention measures, codified reproductive freedom, and banned forever chemicals. Yet more needs to be done to build a state that works for everyone. We need to continue investing in our public schools, fund transit that will benefit the suburbs, and continue protecting our environment.
The legislature adopted a variety of tax cuts to help low- and middle-income families in Minnesota. These included one-time tax rebates, expanding the child tax credit, expanding the Social Security subtraction, and property tax cuts. Our job measures should help families as well - these include banning noncompete agreements, addressing worker misclassification, supporting U of M workers, and banning junk fees.
Tragically, racial disparities permeate every aspect of life in Minnesota. In education, the legislature invested in early childhood education, teachers of color, and a “North Star Promise” to help students with tuition costs to help reduce disparities. Expanding access to health care can help address disparities in health care. The legislature put worker protections in place - paid family and medical leave and earned sick and safe time - which will help address disparities in the workforce.
Minnesota is one of the fastest warming states in the country. To address this, the legislature required 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. We also created the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority - a “green bank” - to accelerate proven clean energy technology. Finally, we invested in weatherization and supported electric vehicles. Despite these changes, Minnesota’s energy systems are still dominated by fossil fuels. I support similar efforts to address the climate crisis.
Campaign Website http://steve4mnhouse.com
Campaign Email steve@steve4mnhouse.com
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