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Given the results of the recent state legislative elections, we have a great deal of work to do to make sure all 61 of the new legislators understand and support ABE in Minnesota. Indications are that dealing with the projected $6.2 billion deficit in the next biennium, and focusing on job creation, will be top priorities for all legislators. ABE must make the case that we are essential to Minnesota's future. Fortunately, ABE has never been viewed as a partisan issue. We are working with our lobbyists to meet key legislators and explain ABE delivery.
It is essential that we develop grassroots relationships with new legislators. Whether your legislator is new or continuing, it is important to develop and maintain positive working relationships. Please call your legislators, introduce yourself, and ask them to visit your program. You may go to the easy to use district finder to learn who your legislators will be this year.
If you have a conversation on the phone or in-person, here are some points to make:
- Last year, ABE served over 78,000 adult learners, providing over 5,800,000 hours of service.
- Adult Basic Education helps learners acquire and improve employability skills, and prepare for higher education, through partnerships with business, MNSCU, and workforce centers.
- Adult Basic Education helps parents learn how to support their children in school, improving K12 outcomes.
- Adult Basic Education strengthens families and communities statewide by providing family literacy, teaching refugees English skills, and responding to community needs.
On the right-hand side of this page are documents you can download and use with legislators.
Thank you,
Tom Cytron-Hysom
Legislative Chair
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