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Hello Neighbors!

I hope you are all doing well. Listening to my constituents is the most important part of my job as your state representative. Your responses will help me better understand your viewpoints, concerns, and values. Thanks a bunch – let's make our voices heard!

Sincerely,

State Representative Kim Hicks

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* 1. Please enter your name, address, and email address. This information will be not be shared.

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* 2. Do you want to subscribe to Rep. Hicks's email list?

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* 3. What do you feel are Minnesota’s best assets? Select all that apply.

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* 4. What concerns you most about the future of our state? Select all that apply.

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* 5. Which costs are causing you and your family the most financial stress right now? Select all that apply.

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* 6. In an effort to reduce the cost of housing, the Legislature expanded eligibility and benefits for Minnesota’s Homestead Credit Refund program and the Renter’s Property Tax Refund program. Are you familiar with these programs?

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* 7. In an effort to reduce the cost of health care, the Legislature capped co-pays for life-saving prescription drugs like insulin, EpiPens, and asthma inhalers. Will you or someone you know benefit from this change?

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* 8. The Legislature created a new program to provide free breakfast and lunch for every student, making our state one of the first in the nation to offer free school meals. Do you support or oppose the free school meal program?

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* 9. For decades, state support for education has not kept up with inflation, and municipalities have increasingly turned to property taxes to fund local schools. The Legislature made historic investments in state support for education, with future investments tied to the rate of inflation. Do you favor stronger state support for education or do you favor higher property taxes to fund local schools?

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* 10. The Legislature added to our state laws the fundamental right to make reproductive health care decisions without interference from politicians. Do you support or oppose new laws that protect abortion access in our state?

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* 11. In an effort to address climate change, the Legislature enacted new laws that make Minnesota a national leader on climate and clean energy, including a transition to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Do you support or oppose efforts to phase out the use of fossil fuels in our state?

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* 12. The Legislature used a portion of the state’s 2023 budget surplus to provide tax rebate checks to 2.1 million people. Did you receive a tax rebate check?

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* 13. The state of Minnesota will launch a publicly administered Paid Family and Medical Leave program in January 2026. Do you think an expansion of paid leave benefits for Minnesota’s workers will have a positive or negative impact on our state’s economy?

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* 14. On January 1, a new statewide Earned Sick and Safe Time program went into effect. Now, more workers have the ability to stay home and care for themselves when they are sick, care for a sick family member, or seek assistance when they or a family member has experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Do you support or oppose this program?

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* 15. Beginning in fall 2024, the state of Minnesota will provide free tuition and fees for Minnesota residents with household incomes less than $80,000 per year at any of the 26 state colleges and seven state universities of Minnesota State. Will you or someone you know benefit?

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* 16. In an effort to reduce gun violence, the Legislature strengthened our state’s criminal background check laws and established Extreme Risk Protection Orders (more commonly as a “red flag law”). Do you support or oppose these efforts to reduce gun violence?

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* 17. The Legislature exempted senior citizens who earn less than $100,000 annually (married/joint) or $78,000 (single/head of household) from paying state taxes on Social Security income. Will you or someone you know benefit from this new tax cut for senior citizens?

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* 18. Many nursing homes and nursing facilities in our state have struggled to stay afloat in recent years. The Legislature invested an additional $300 million in nursing homes over the next four years as part of an effort to stabilize this critical industry that provides care for our seniors and vulnerable adults. Do you support state efforts to help keep nursing homes from closing?

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* 19. Many disability services in our state have struggled to find staff and support people. The Legislature invested efforts to stabilize this critical industry including increasing pay rates and providing incentives to support the care givers that provide care for our neighbors with disabilities and seniors living in their homes. Do you support state efforts to help keep people with disabilities living in our communities?

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* 20. In 2023, I secured state support for $10 million toward construction of a materials recovery facility (MRF) and $8 million toward an exhibition center at Graham Park. A big focus of the 2024 legislative session will be passing a new public infrastructure bill and local officials in our area have requested state support for continued investments. Which projects are you most excited about?

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* 21. Which actions taken by the Legislature do you feel are having/will have the most positive impact on your family and community? Select all that apply.

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* 22. After having reviewed this entire survey and having read more about the new policies the Legislature has enacted, do you feel optimistic or pessimistic about the direction our state is moving?

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* 23. Would you like to share any additional comments?

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