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Grandma Helps Pass a Law That Allows Her State's Assisted Living Facilities To Serve Alcohol

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An 82-year-old Minnesota resident, Anita LeBrun, testified twice before state lawmakers and successfully helped pass a law provision (the "Grandparents Happy Hour" bill, part of SF2511) signed by Governor Tim Walz that allows assisted living facilities to serve alcohol to residents.

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