Dear Neighbors,

It’s an honor to serve our community at the State Capitol. The 2021 legislative session is well underway and I’d like your feedback on issues that could be discussed this year. Your answers will help me determine what legislation I should prioritize this year. Thank you for your time!

Rep. Samantha Vang

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* 1. Please enter your contact information below. 

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* 2. To subscribe to Rep. Vang's email list, please enter your email address below.

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* 3. COVID has impacted all of our lives, but it hasn’t hit everyone equally. How have you or your family been impacted by COVID-19? (Check all that apply)

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* 4. The state currently faces a projected $1.3 billion budget shortfall. While it’s likely a combination of these options will be considered, which do you most strongly support?

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* 5. The pandemic has made clear that workers need to be able to take paid time off to care for loved ones or themselves when they’re sick. This is important not just for families’ economic security, but also to protect public health. Do you support or oppose a state-administered paid family and medical leave insurance program so everyone can access paid family and medical leave? (Employers and employees would pay a small increment from each paycheck to fund the paid time off)

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* 6. What do you consider to be our state’s best assets?

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* 7. What concerns you most about the future of our state?

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* 8. Climate change is one of the most significant threats to Minnesota’s future economic growth and vitality. We have a responsibility to be part of the solution. Do you support Minnesota taking action on climate, including requiring utilities to generate 100% of our electricity from clean and renewable resources by 2040?

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* 9. The killing of George Floyd sparked a nationwide conversation about and policing and the need to advance racial justice and equity. Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature worked with community members and law enforcement organizations and took action last summer to increase police accountability and improve public safety for all. More racial justice work needs to be done in the realm of public safety, but also in other policy areas. Which of the following measures do you support to continue this work? Check all that apply.

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* 10. Do you or your family face any of the following obstacles to accessing affordable health care?

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* 11. Over the past two decades, state funding for public education has not kept up with inflation, resulting in long-term and substantial under-investment in our schools, compared to our historical state investments in education. Our educational rankings compared to other states have dropped as we have decreased our funding commitment to schools. Do you support stronger state funding for education to ensure that children all over the State of Minnesota have access to the same high-quality level of education, or do you believe the state should provide only basic funding, and local school districts should pass property tax referendums if they would like higher quality or additional opportunities for students?

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* 12. Do you support the legalization, regulation, and taxation of adult use cannabis?

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* 13. What is the rationale for your support or lack of support?

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* 14. What are the most important issues that need to be addressed related to the legalization of adult use cannabis? (Check up to 3)

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* 15. Our state works best when everyone's voices are heard, no matter what we look like or where we live. Please share any other comments you have with me. Thank you.

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