Committee advances bill to name state office building for Melissa Hortman The House State Government Committee voted to move HF3455 to Ways and Means after testimony and bipartisan remarks honoring Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman; a petition of more than 2,100 signers was presented in support.

A bipartisan push to honor Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman with a state office building name is gaining momentum, fueled by over 2,200 signatures from supporters across 38 states!

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Committee lays over Capitol weapons ban after heated debate and tied votes HF33‑57, a bill to ban most firearms on the Minnesota State Capitol complex with exceptions for protective professionals, drew emotional testimony about threats to legislators and concerns about restricting law‑abiding permit holders; the committee’s roll call was 6–7 and the measure was laid over.

A heated debate erupts as Minnesota lawmakers clash over a proposed ban on firearms at the Capitol, raising questions about safety, self-defense, and democratic access.

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Subcommittee proposes $5 billion budget cut amid security funding discussions Legislative Branch Subcommittee reviews $5 billion bill with increased security funding for Capitol.

In a tense meeting, lawmakers are grappling with a $5 billion budget cut while pushing for enhanced security funding in response to recent tragic events.

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State Capitol Building St Paul, MN by Sharon Popek. Prints are available! buff.ly/0Q2gv3c
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