I am so sad to learn that my respected colleague Senator Anderson has passed away. We served together on the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee for many years. His was a calm, informed and thoughtful voice. His presence in the Senate will be missed.
The late, great Senator Paul Wellstone was born 81 years ago today. There was no greater champion for the needs of Minnesotans, and he is sorely missed. Thinking of him today and always.
Extreme Risk Protection Orders are an incredibly important tool in preventing gun violence.
Thank you to the John Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions and the Violence Prevention Project Research Center for this guide on how they work in Minnesota.
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Proud to speak today at the @nacdl.org Annual Meeting on the intersection of criminal law and elections. Minnesota does elections right: trustworthy, secure and accessible!
Political violence threatens democracy.
Moments ago we passed our DWI reform bill unanimously off the Senate floor. These changes will help prevent something like what happened at the Park Tavern from ever happening again in any community in Minnesota. I look forward to the Governor signing it into law soon.
Happy to meet with constituents advocating for HIV awareness and access to treatment. Ensuring Minnesotans can get tested, treated, and supported is essential to public health. Thank you for your continued advocacy and commitment to ending the stigma.
Great meeting with the Presidents of Chesterton Academy and Benilde-St. Margaret's to discuss private school funding and school needs. Supporting all types of schools is key to ensuring students and educators thrive across Minnesota.
With Paul Bunyan's Axe showing University of Minnesota Gopher football victories over Wisconsin going back as far as our first victory in the first matchup in 1890. UMN has the axe right now because we won in 2024.
Proud to have carried this important resolution condemning the reckless pardons of President Trump. I will continue to support our law enforcement community.
Thank you to these constituents for advocating on behalf of Hunger Solutions MN. Ensuring Minnesotans have access to food is more critical than ever, especially with recent federal cuts to our food banks and schools.
Great to connect with constituents representing the Alzheimer's Association as they advocated for expanded support for Alzheimer’s and dementia treatments. Ensuring patients receive proper care is critical as healthcare costs continue to rise.
I appreciate these constituents for taking the time to meet with me at the Capitol. We discussed ways to support and expand affordable healthcare in Minnesota, and I was happy to answer their thoughtful questions about my civil commitment bill.
Hearing these constituents' experiences with unstable housing was powerful. Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to live. I support exploring new solutions to prevent homelessness and address our housing crisis.
Last week I met with St. Louis Park school administrators, including district directors and the superintendent. Their work is essential in upholding the tradition of excellence in St. Louis Park Public Schools. Thank you for all that you do!
It was a pleasure to meet with constituents representing UnRestrict MN to discuss abortion care and reproductive healthcare. It is important to me that we protect access to this lifesaving care and ensure Minnesotans have the freedom to make informed decisions about their health.
Glad to meet with these constituents last week to discuss the important work of school psychologists. Mental health remains a critical issue in Minnesota, and their support helps ensure students get the support they need.
Great to meet with constituents from AARP to discuss the importance of fighting fraud and expanding affordable housing. As Minnesota’s population ages, it is important that older Minnesotans feel protected and supported.
Glad to have met with constituents advocating for environmental protections and expanding sustainable energy. I appreciate their insights and commitment to a cleaner Minnesota!
Happy to have met with these constituents advocating for better inclusion of disabled students in our public schools. Federal funding cuts threaten the critical support these students need to thrive. I will continue to support our record investments in education here in Minnesota.
It was great to meet with constituents w/ MAPE this week to discuss the challenges facing union workers. Cuts to federal funding threaten unions and their work. I stand with MAPE and all union workers fighting for fair wages, benefits, and workplace protections.
I had the pleasure of meeting with a constituent with Hopkins Autobody & Collision Center at the Capitol this week. We shared a great conversation about how to best implement protections for autobody shops when handling auto insurance claims.
I had a productive meeting this week with a group of constituents with @bikemn.bsky.social to discuss improving transportation policy to better support biking. It is important that our laws keep up with this increasingly popular mode of transportation.
Great to connect with constituents alongside my colleagues @larrykraft.bsky.social & Rep. Youakim at Wednesday’s district town hall. I was happy to see such a packed audience and to have the opportunity to answer some great questions. I am excited to connect more with my district during session!
I am grateful to have met with these two constituents advocating for organ donation. Their stories highlight the lifesaving impact of organ donors and the importance of donor registration. I appreciate their willingness to spread awareness for this cause!
It was great to meet with this group of physician constituents this week. We shared a meaningful discussion about the importance of accessible, high-quality healthcare and the challenges facing the medical profession. I appreciate their dedication to keeping Minnesotans healthy!
I am happy to have chatted with constituents representing Jewish Family and Children's Services of Minneapolis. I appreciated learning more about their ParentChild+ program aimed at preparing preschoolers in disadvantaged settings for kindergarten.