Friends and neighbors,
In recent weeks, I have been contacted by members of our community who are very concerned with legislation seeking to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Minnesota. This legislation, HF1930/SF1813, received a hearing in the House Health Finance and Policy Committee on Thursday, Jan. 25, and the Committee approved this bill on a party-line vote.
This is a policy I completely oppose, and I see it as the latest attempt by Democrats to undermine our God-given right to life. We should instead be looking for ways to support and care for our vulnerable and terminally ill–not take another step to diminish the value of life. This includes expanding education on end-of-life options and increasing the availability of palliative and hospice services.
Every life should be cherished and protected, and I will always stand up for the value of life.
Constituents at the Capitol
Meeting with members of our community is always a highlight of my day! This week, I had the opportunity to meet with a group of constituents who visited the Capitol for the annual Minnesotans for Health & Parental Rights Rally.
We spoke about the issue of school curriculum and how they want greater parental involvement in what their children are learning. They also highlighted their concern with legislation introduced this session, which would allow childcare centers and family childcare programs to require children older than two months to be fully vaccinated.
Parents have a right to make decisions for their children, especially when it comes to education and health care choices. I will continue to advocate for policies that safeguard your parental rights.
Additionally, I had the opportunity this week to meet with commissioners from Meeker and Wright counties. They visited the Capitol to advocate for the Wright Technical Center (WTC) modernization project.
WTC serves as a regional advanced career and technical high school and an Alternative Learning Center for eight surrounding school districts. In its 50 years as a Vocational Cooperative School District, over 30,000 juniors and seniors in high school have received advanced career and technical training. Students have the option to choose from 12 different programs, including welding, early childhood and elementary education, cosmetology and nursing.
Because the WTC building is now 50 years old, it is in desperate need of facility maintenance. This includes mechanical unit replacement, electrical panel replacement and roofing. The proposed maintenance, repairs and capital improvements are critical to addressing structural and safety concerns. Therefore, WTC is seeking $9.5 million in state funding.
WTC is the last remaining high school alternative technical school, and I believe it’s essential to provide our students with hands-on experience for a variety of in-demand careers. I will continue to work with local officials as they seek funding for this project.
Contact My Office
Please feel free to reach out to my office with any concerns or ideas you may have. I will keep your thoughts and concerns in mind as legislation comes before me. You can contact my office at sen.bruce.anderson@mnsenate.gov or 651-296-5981.
Sincerely,
Bruce Anderson