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Carolyn Laine Named NAMI Legislator of the Year!
Each year, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), recognizes a legislator at the state or national level who has been a leader and outspoken advocate for people with mental illnesses. This year, NAMI has selected Rep. Carolyn Laine to receive their award. The award letter states, "You have been a strong advocate for people with mental illnesses and we greatly appreciate your support and leadership."
Carolyn on Green Burials
Rep. Carolyn Laine discusses her bill that would allow families to have home vigils for loved ones at end of life; also early childhood learning.
Published on Jan 30, 2015
There is a growing interest in green burials as an environmentally-sound, economically-sensitive, and gentle approach to final disposition. This may be accompanied by more family involvement in the after-death care of a loved one. Carolyn Laine is a Minnesota State Representative who authored the 2010 Family Rights After Death legislation that removed the requirement for embalming, allowing for more natural care of our deceased. Join us to learn more about the many possibilities for after-death care of a loved one.
Carolyn on End of Life Legislation
Rep. Carolyn Laine discusses her bill that would allow families to have home vigils for loved ones at end of life; also early childhood learning.
Carolyn on the Marriage Amendment Bill
Carolyn arguing at the House Rules Committee meeting on May 18, 2011, that the intent of the proposed marriage amendment bill is discriminatory.
Carolyn on Trout Steam Preservation
Carolyn argues that it is time for Lutsen Mountain Corporation to stop damaging public environmental resources.
Carolyn... "leading from the heart."
Carolyn speaking on the floor of the Minnesota House that the debate on the marriage amendment should be about "leading from the heart."