The Health Care Mess

On Tuesday November 27, at Java Live, Faribault, MN, I introduced Kip Sullivan to a local gathering of citizens. He presented for about an hour on many topics of current and future health care issues. These topics included:
…A history of the U. S. Health Insurance System
…Waste, Fraud and High Fees within the Health Care system
…Debunking […]

Health Care Forum

Have you seen the movie "SiCKO?" Do you have health care stories too? Then join me Tuesday, 6 p.m., November 27 at Java Live in Faribault, 313 Central Ave N, to hear Kip Sullivan talk about what's wrong with our current health care system and how to fix it.
Mr. Sullivan is a long time […]

Mayor’s Energy Task Force

The latest news reports tell us that consumers will be paying more this year for their Thanksgiving dinners. Not only for the food they put on their tables but for the energy that brought it there - as well as the energy they use to prepare their traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Energy and food prices will […]

ROBERT STREET TRANSIT PUBLIC WORKSHOPS TO BE HELD

I received the following update from Rep. Rick Hansen and thought I would pass it on: 
The public can attend one of three workshops at the end of November and early December where comments will be collected as part of the Robert Street Corridor Transit Feasibility Study. The study will evaluate transit alternatives to identify opportunities […]

REP. BLY TO SERVE ON CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

REP. BLY TO SERVE ON CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Deadline for High School Page Program is coming up

November 16th is the deadline for applications to the House of Representatives Page Program for High School Juniors.  Here are some details from the Sergeant at Arms webpage: 
The Minnesota High School Page Program offers students a unique opportunity to examine what they have learned in the classroom under real life circumstances. During every program […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY - Training future health care workers

The State Register has an announcement regarding a $139,000 grant program in FY 2008, with a maximum of single award of $40,000.  The grants are intended to develop intergenerational programs to encourage middle and high school students to work and volunteer in health care and long-term care settings. The Minnesota Departments of Health and Education […]

VETERANS JOB FAIR

Many Minnesota soldiers have recently returned home from Iraq and Afghanistan. They have spent the last weeks and months readjusting to life at home. Many are eager to move forward with their lives now by returning to school or seeking employment. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is helping in that effort through […]