Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Minnesota State House District 61B

The lower chamber of the Minnesota legislature has two representatives per senate district for a total of 134.Representatives are elected every two years.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. What your state legislature does affects many facets of your life—the taxes you pay, the highways on which you drive, public schools, the state-supported colleges and universities you or your children might attend, the state parks that provide recreation for you and your family, social programs, and funding for the judicial system.A candidate forum for this race is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOcbVbDckqM. More MN forums are available at https://www.lwvmn.org/2024-candidate-forums.

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    Bob "Again" Carney Jr
    (Rep)

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    Jamie Long
    (DFL)

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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This session my top priorities include reducing healthcare costs; making childcare and early education more affordable; and protecting our democracy. In healthcare, I aim to pass a Public Option Bill to curb exorbitant costs and provide affordable insurance options for all. In childcare and early education, fully funding access to early childhood education and addressing childcare worker shortages would reduce costs for families facing unaffordable childcare solutions. Finally, to protect our democracy, I will push for a constitutional amendment to create an independent redistricting commission ensuring fair electoral maps in Minnesota. Each of these reforms will continue to put Minnesota on a stronger path to a brighter future.
I will continue to address economic concerns through legislative solutions by reducing housing costs, healthcare costs and childcare costs. A Public Option Bill would allow those falling through the cracks to buy into affordable healthcare insurance options. The Child Tax Credit will relieve the burden on families and ensure their children have strong educational foundations.
I will continue to address racial or ethnic disparities through housing, healthcare and educational solutions. In housing, first-time buyer credits allow access to a tight housing market. In healthcare, a Public Option would allow everyone to buy into MinnesotaCare. In education, access to quality childcare, well-funded public schools and a Child Tax Credit help to put all families on equitable footing.
I authored the 100% Clean Energy Standard Bill, a top five standard in the nation, illustrating my unwavering commitment to addressing climate change. This session, legislative solutions to climate change including expanding access to community solar projects, funding weatherization of all eligible homes for low-income families, investments in transit and adoption of Low-Emission and Zero Emission Vehicle standards.
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