Politics & Government

Rep. Jason Isaacson Sponsoring Bill to Combat Homelessness

The first-term DFLer will speak this morning at a press conference about his legislation while other speakers talk about the extent of homelessness in Minnesota.

State Rep. Jason Isaacson is scheduled to speak at a press conference this morning (Thursday) about his leglslation aimed at combating homelessness in Minnesota.

Isaacson, a first-term DFLer from Shoreview, is representative for District 42B, which includes that part of Roseville north of County Road C and east of Snelling Avenue. He is chief sponsor of a bill l (HF1194) that would invest an additional $25 million in housing and homeless programs. The bill is part of a $50 million package, according to Isaacson's press representative. 

According to a press release, Isaacson will join the  'Homes for All' organization to highlight legislation addressing rising family homelessness and workforce housing shortages.

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The press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. today (March 7) in Room 125 at the state Capitol. Other scheduled speakers include: Michelle Gerrard and Greg Owen, research managers at Wilder Research, who will present new 2012 Homelessness in Minnesota data.

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