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The 2021 Legislative Session adjourned on April 25 and the Legislature made progress on many issues that are important to our community.

First and foremost, in this historic virtual session, I worked with the Legislature to provide swift pandemic relief for families, businesses and our community – as well as lay the groundwork for long-term economic prosperity.

We also made substantial investments in childcare, public health and housing affordability. The final budget prioritized helping small businesses by reducing unemployment insurance tax rate increases and providing small busin...