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Get the latest news about Cheryl's work at the Capitol and on the campaign trail.MSSWA: 2021 LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR
On behalf of the MSSWA Board of Directors and our members, it is my honor and privilege to once again present our MSSWA Legislator of the Year Award. This year we are honoring 2 influential advocates Senator Nick Frentz who serves Senate District 19, which includes...
Sun Sailor: Rep. Youakim named ‘Legislator of Distinction’
Rep. Cheryl Youakim, DFL-Hopkins, is one of 11 Minnesota House members who has won the Legislator of Distinction Award from the League of Minnesota Cities for 2021. The league’s board of directors annually approves Legislators of Distinction. According to the league,...
Session Daily: Legislators spend day focused on bridging the education equality gap
Minnesota has one of the highest achievements gaps in the country, especially when it comes to race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The Minneapolis Federal Reserve released a study in October 2019 on how such issues affect students across the state....
Session Daily: Leaders share strategies on tackling the opportunity gap
Across the country and throughout Minnesota there are some very predictable and persistent gaps in opportunity, particularly related to the overall success of students of color. The House Education Policy Committee this week heard from representatives of three school...
Session Daily: Bill would keep historic structure credit from going off into the sunset
The next time you pause to admire an historic building that’s undergone a particularly successful renovation, know that a tax credit probably helped make that possible. Both the federal and state government encourage investment in the renovation and reuse of old...
Session Daily: Could the state expand free tax filing options?
What if everyone did it? Perhaps a parent asked you that question after some questionable decision you’d made. But the query took on a more positive tone at Tuesday’s meeting of the House Taxes Committee. What would happen if everyone was able to have assistance...
Session Daily: Committee approves omnibus E-12 education policy bill
The omnibus E-12 education policy bill, HF1711, is a compilation of 25 bills sponsored by DFL lawmakers, 10 bills sponsored by Republican lawmakers, provisions from Gov. Tim Walz’s education policy proposal and a handful of amendments. It was approved as amended...
Session Daily: Slimmed-down omnibus education policy bill clears committee
Taking a step back from coronavirus-related legislation, the House Education Policy Committee approved the omnibus education policy bill Wednesday. Recognizing that students and educators will continue to face non-COVID 19 related challenges, Rep. Cheryl...
Session Daily: Disciplinary practices, cursive requirement among policy differences in education finance bills
There were plenty of questions Tuesday, but not much debate, as conferees began reviewing language differences between the House and Senate versions of the omnibus education finance bill. The HF2400 conference committee resumed its work with...
Star Tribune: Bill would give amnesty to minors sexually assaulted while drinking or using drugs
Minnesota lawmakers are pushing an effort to provide amnesty to minors who have been sexually assaulted while drinking or using drugs. Under the bipartisan measure, sexual assault victims and those assisting them would be protected from prosecution for certain...
