Dakota Times

Angie Craig, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota’s 2nd district, shared her recent legislative efforts on social media. Born in West Helena, Arkansas, and a graduate of the University of Memphis, Craig has been actively working on various initiatives since she replaced Jason Lewis in 2019.

On November 21, 2024, Craig marked National Rural Health Day by emphasizing her commitment to ensuring access to quality and affordable health care for all Minnesotans. She highlighted her introduction of the bipartisan Farmers First Act aimed at expanding mental health resources in rural communities. "On National Rural Health Day, we’re working to ensure every Minnesotan has access to quality, affordable health care, including mental health care."

Later that day, Craig discussed her efforts related to overdose prevention tools such as Narcan. She noted that the House had passed her bipartisan bill intended to distribute these tools more widely among those who need them most. She expressed a continued commitment to bipartisan collaboration for legislation addressing public health concerns and tackling the fentanyl crisis directly. "This Congress, the House passed my bipartisan bill to get overdose prevention tools, like Narcan, into the hands of the folks that need them."

In another post from November 21st, Craig focused on Minnesota's family farmers and their vital role in the economy. She stressed the importance of providing necessary support for these farmers' success and outlined her work towards strengthening farm safety nets and ensuring new farmers have access to essential resources for entering family farming."Minnesota’s family farmers are the backbone of our economy – we must ensure they get the support they need to succeed."