I’m a student at Becker High School and will be a senior this school year as well as turning 18 making me, and many of my classmates, eligible to vote in the November Midterm Election. I started following the political world during the 2012 election and since then I have become very interested in politics. 

This past February I participated in the GOP caucus night, I spent my spring break in St. Paul as a member of the MN House of Representatives High School Page Program.

I also job shadowed my local Rep. Jim Newberger as part of a school project. The work he does for us is not as easy as people think it is and after seeing what he does, how he works, and how he interacts with people, I think our State Representative Jim Newberger would be an excellent senator for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Amy Klobuchar. 

This November I know who I’m voting for and I encourage readers to vote for: Jeff Johnson/Donna Bergstrom for Governor/Lt. Governor, Doug Wardlow for Attorney General, Jim Newberger for MN’s 1st Senate Seat, Karin Housley for MN’s 2nd Senate Seat, Tom Emmer for Congress, Shane Mekeland for House District 15B.

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Amidst all the bluster in the news you may have missed an important healthcare-related story. A recent healthcare cost study was commissioned by the Koch Brothers to support our current insurance-based system. Instead, it demonstrated that over ten years, more than 2 trillion dollars could be saved by adopting a “Medicare For All” plan. This means a universal health care system could cover everyone - including the 60 million people currently uninsured or underinsured - at little or no additional cost! 

Throughout that time we have provided every single legislator and their families with healthcare. Isn’t it time to demand the same for ourselves and our families?

This is an outrage. This study shows that we know how to fix it. Jessica Filiaggi, a DFL candidate for 15-B supports universal single payer health care. Please join me in voting for Jess on primary day, August. 14. Your vote is your voice. Speak up. Don’t continue to support legislators that don’t support you.

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In 2016, Bernie Sanders inspired many people to get involved in the political process and the DFL party for the first time. 

Many were young and passionate for change, wanting to tackle the climate crisis, income inequality, health care, mass incarceration, out-of-control college debt and the myriad other social injustices brought on by the hijacking of our democracy by corporate interests and dark money. 

Some became disillusioned after Bernie didn’t get nominated, but many continue -- working hard to make America great for everyone. They give me hope during these very troubling times. I am particularly inspired by Jessica Filiaggi, a candidate for the 15B House seat. 

A tireless young mother of pre-teens, Jess became a state and national delegate for Bernie and since then has served on local, congressional and state DFL boards (Jessica is currently on temporary leave from her DFL board work to run for this seat). We need Jessica at the State Legislature. But first we need to make sure she wins the primary. Please vote for Jessica (“Say yes to Jess”) Aug. 14.  

 

The primary is Tuesday Aug. 14 and we in District 15B have a great opportunity to elect Jessica Filiaggi to the House. After meeting this candidate in person, I want to tell everyone I know that she would be an asset to represent our neck of the woods. 

She is a mother of three, a financial analyst, and has her feet solid on the ground. With her diverse background she is well suited to deal with the issues facing us and will do it with respect and humility.

We need Jessica Filiaggi to work for us. Please vote Aug. 14.

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As a former DFL Legislator in the Minnesota House, I understand what it takes to be a good representative for the people in this area of the state.  That is why I am supporting Jessica Filiaggi as our next Representative for 15B on Primary Day, August 14.

It is a rare occasion that I come out in support of a specific candidate; however, I am excited that someone with Jessica’s competence and commitment has decided to throw her hat in the ring.  

Jessica has a passion for service and the background, experience and positions on issues that make her the best candidate for the job. Jess has worked as an auditor, financial crime investigator, licensed insurance agent, and debt counselor.  She is a financial planner with a keen understanding on how best to invest resources and balance budgets.  

Don’t you agree that our political system needs more people with these skills?

Jessica is the real deal. That is why she will get my vote. Please join me and say “Yes to Jess” on primary election day, August 14. 

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To all of our sponsors, volunteers, and groundskeepers of Pebble Creek Golf Course,  A very special thank you for helping our 4th Annual Golf Scramble to be such a success this year. All those on the course had such a pleasant and enjoyable experience there and were once again very impressed with the beauty of the grounds.

All of us at Great River Faith in Action are so encouraged by the turnout of those that attended to help us be able to continue our mission of helping those that need our help the most. In His Peace & Grace, 

 

I want to tell everyone voting in the Aug. 14 Primary for District 15B about an exceptional, progressive candidate, Jessica Filiaggi, who is running as a Democrat for the House of Representatives. 

Jessica is a passionate individual with a desire to represent the residents & business owners in our district. She was raised in Brainerd and now lives in Duelm. Living and raising three children in rural Minnesota, Jessica is dedicated to strengthening our rural economy, this includes her strong support of building Rural Broadband Access. Jessica Filiaggi has a B.A. in Political Science from the College of St. Benedict and the professional experience that will allow her to work effectively in the House of Representatives. She is a Licensed Financial Advisor and uses her knowledge to help out not only her clients, but her community, as a Community Financial Literacy Educator. 

As an avid hunter and outdoors person, Jessica realizes the importance of protecting Minnesota’s Environmental Heritage. Jessica is passionate about representing everyone in our community. 

A former foster child, Jessica is a strong advocate of government accountability & effectiveness, a strong advocate of individual liberties, and a fighter ready to protect your social security & your workplace unions.

I encourage you to vote for Jessica Filiaggi on August 14.

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