This is the scale of MN’s K-12 absenteeism crisis: 200K students missing 10%+ of the school year. These aren’t just stats—they’re students losing connection to teachers, peers, & their futures. Schools can’t solve this alone. We need policy change to get kids back in school. #mnleg
Think about the crowds at U.S. Bank Stadium. Now add TCF Bank Stadium, Target Field, Target Center, Allianz Field, Xcel Energy Center, Williams Arena, The Guthrie, Orchestra Hall, and the Ordway... (1/2) #mnleg
Clean water. Clean air. Accountability.
Join us April 7 to hold polluters and decision-makers accountable at a legislative hearing on Polluter Capture. Our communities deserve better and our voices matter.
RSVP: sc.org/mn-hearing
#EnvironmentalJustice #MNLeg #CleanWater #CleanAir
Making quality child care more affordable using a “sliding scale” is fair and sensible. Let’s do this, #mnleg!
When they return from break next week, #mnleg has six weeks to act on a funding solution for Hennepin County Medical Center or Minnesota’s largest safety-net hospital will close.
mnnurses.org/healthcare-w...
DFL Elections Leaders Sound Alarm on Trump Executive Order that could Disenfranchise Minnesotans #mnleg www.house.mn.gov/members/prof...
📣 "A bill opposing the feds’ incursion should be just the start of a broader child care agenda."
That's right.
Lawmakers must act NOW to #FundChildcare and protect kids and caregivers from federal invasion. #mnleg
minnesotareformer.com/2026/03/23/o...
The best way to celebrate #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay? Pay them a living wage.
These professionals are the glue who hold our schools together. They deserve professional pay for professional work. #mnleg #rESPect
Workers w/ MNA, AFSCME, HCAPE (paramedics), CIR (interns & residents), and The Guild (translators & interpreters) - all Hennepin County Medical Center employees - held a press conference this morning calling on legislators to prioritize work to save HCMC when they return next week from #mnleg break.
🤖 Big Tech plans 12+ hyperscale data centers in MN! ⏰ MN lawmakers must protect our land, water, and communities! Act now at CURE's DataCentersMN.org! 👀 #MNLeg #BigTech #DataCenters #Transparency #TakeAction
Auditor Blaha standing for a group photo with Concordia students
A shot of the front of the Concordia university building
Auditor Blaha spoke with students today at Concordia University in their Introduction to Politics and Government class. She shared the duties of the state auditor and how the office connects with other branches of government.
#mnleg #LocalMatters
A group photo with auditor Blaha and the senate interns
Auditor Blaha sat at the front of the table presenting to a table of senate interns
Auditor Blaha sitting at the front of a table of senate interns
Auditor Blaha met with Minnesota Senate interns to share her path to public service and discuss the role of the State Auditor.
#mnleg #LocalMatters
These desperate stories of child care affordability are coming from all parts of MN. Is the #mnleg listening?
Frazier at the Capitol
Minnesota’s Red Flag Law is working, and we are saving lives. Since the law was enacted, we have provided families and communities with a vital tool to prevent gun violence. Protecting our children and our neighbors should not a partisan issue. #mnleg
www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
Educators deserve better.
An entire generation is being priced out of homeownership due to skyrocketing health insurance costs that wipe out any raises. Tell legislators to pass a statewide health insurance pool for all school staff: https://edmn.me/3R1sf1d #mnleg
$500k earmark for new local journalists
#MNleg HF4072
to help fund a
✅Minnesota Local News Talent Pipeline Program
that would support
•paid internships at
•Minnesota newspapers, television & radio stations, digital outlets
Per MN House public info svcs
@markjacob.bsky.social
#MNleg $2M teacher retention?
“members told us loud & clear
•lack of workplace support
•no supports for student mental health
•demanding workloads
=leave profession,” per
Justin Killian/Education Minnesota
+communication w/admin
+get educators in decision making, per Nathan Eklund/Vital Network
More excellent coverage of our Childcare is Infrastructure Road Tour last weekend. Grateful for families sharing their challenges - it's how legislators learn! #mnleg
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/03/28/child-c...
@sunrisemvmt.bsky.social @communitypowermn.bsky.social #MNleg
Hourly school workers like Mr. Huseby are essential to student learning! They should be paid like it. #mnleg #rESPect
direction to commissioner of health to join World Health Organization Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network #mnleg #SF #2026
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
"Perpich Quality Learing Center"? Pretty on-brand, for these authors...
renaming Perpich Center for Arts Education; #mnleg #SF #2026
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
$5MM for tree planting
appropriating money for community tree-planting grants; #mnleg #SF #2026
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
Also from exactly who you'd expect...
eliminating the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority; #mnleg #SF #2026
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
From exactly who you'd expect...
prohibiting gender-affirming medical care and certain counseling for minors in the state of Minnesota; #mnleg #SF #2026
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
$5.25MM for
appropriating money for rehabilitation of the Willard Munger state trail; #mnleg #SF #2026
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
Vehicle weight fees ($20 per 1500 pounds, for passenger vehicles only) and front end height study!
establishing certain requirements related to motor vehicle impacts, including imposing a motor vehicle weight surcharge and requiring certain ...; #mnleg #SF #2026
www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/202...
