MN ACTION ITEMS, 4/19/17

MN ACTION ITEMS, 4/19/17  : please copy & paste!

The Minnesota State Legislature is back in session. Time to get back on the phone and tell them what their constituents want.

As ever, feel free to go to the venerable https://watchyourrepsmn.tumblr.com to see where I'm getting my info. Or, if you want to strike a quick blow and get on with your day, rest assured that you're calling to oppose the suppression of free speech, increased expenses for mass transit, an awful anti-choice measure, and the like.

Yes, the "oppose" requests are the most common— we're not in a position to set the agenda these days. Resistance is our gig for the time being. So do the research or don't— but please, please call.

To find your MN state senator and representative: http://www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/districts/

--STATE SENATE ACTION:

WHAT TO DO: Call your MN State Senator.

To find your MN State Senator and Representative: http://www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/districts/

SCRIPT, if you need it (if you know your Senator already supports what you're asking for, adapt your script as a thank you— yes, this is important to do too!): "Hello. My name is ________. My zip code is _________. I don't need a personal response. I'm calling to ask Senator _________ to support SF445 and to oppose SF580, SF676, SF702, SF1395, SF1693, SF1291, and SF1490. If you could pass my concerns along, I'd appreciate it." If you have a personal story relating to any of the above bills, it's of great value for the Senator to share during the debate if you'd care to include it. Be sure to thank the staffer for their time.

--STATE HOUSE ACTION:

WHAT TO DO: Call your MN State Representative.

To find your MN State Senator and Representative: http://www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/districts/

SCRIPT, if you need it (if you know your Representative already supports what you're asking for, adapt your script as a thank you— yes, this is important to do too!): "Hello. My name is ________. My zip code is _________. I don't need a personal response. I'm calling to ask Representative _________ to oppose HF390, HF1066, HF2058, HF809, and HF1245. If you could pass my concerns along, I'd appreciate it." If you have a personal story relating to any of the above bills, it's of great value for the Representative to share during the debate if you'd care to include it. Be sure to thank the staffer for their time.

ALSO:

Call Governor Dayton about all of the above: 651-201-3400

For more MN legislative info, see https://watchyourrepsmn.tumblr.com

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