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Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is never given-it is claimed, defended & carried forward by each generation. As our communities grieve in the wake of targeted political violence, we reflect on the legacy of the civil rights movement & recommit to carry on the memory of all who fought for justice

A US Senator. Donald Trump’s America.

VIDEO: Here is the Regime treating a duly elected U.S. Senator like a farm animal because he had the temerity to ask questions of Kristi Noem. Fascism is here. The jackboot of Big Government is pressing down on all our faces, and the only question is what we do next.

The President of the United States is advocating for arresting the duly-elected Governor of California for his SPEECH He thereafter admitted that the Governor of California had committed NO CRIME—but he still wants him arrested Spend as much time as you need processing what that means for America

Our office has received dozens of calls today that Minnesotans are receiving fraudulent text messages claiming to be the MN Department of Public Safety. Let me be clear: DPS & DVS will never send you a text asking for money. Visit ag.state.mn.us/robocalls to file a report and help us stop them.

"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little." -FDR, 1937

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave service members who gave their lives for our country—and the families who carry their memory every day. (1/3) #memorialday

What’s it called when a multibillion dollar corporation suspends a project because the government might not continue to give hundreds of million dollars in special interest tax breaks and also asks that multibillion dollar corporation to not use all our water and electricity? What is that word?

Food shouldn’t be political. Minnesotans are feeling pressure at the grocery store with rising costs, avian influenza, and tariffs. The agriculture budget invests in Minnesota’s food system and farmers to ensure that people have access to healthy and local food.

The cost of housing is rising, and too many Minnesotans are being priced out of homeownership. As federal housing aid is cut and costs increase, the Housing budget we passed today takes critical steps to ensure every Minnesotan can find or keep a safe, stable place to call home. #mnleg

Protect undocumented healthcare

Republicans continue to insist on taking away healthcare from people. We're not here for it. youtube.com/shorts/cjRBh...

While MAGA Republicans continue their chaos agenda to pit us against each other & strip care from those who need it most, I’m so proud of the work of @governorwalz.mn.gov & #mnleg to be sure “Everybody in MN has access to healthcare in this state”. In MN, we’re not leaving people behind. Full stop.

Shout out to CD1 constituents advocating for children. Brad Finstad should listen.

73% of mothers with kids under 18 are in the workforce. More than flowers or brunch, working moms need: -Paid family leave -Equal pay -Universal childcare (But get your mom flowers, too)

🎣 It’s that time of year again, the Minnesota Fishing Opener is here! Whether you’re casting from the dock or heading out before sunrise, wishing tight lines and happy memories to all our anglers this weekend. #MNFishingOpener #OnlyinMN #exploremn

📣 Minnesota’s graduation rate hits an all-time high in 2024! 🎓 With a record 84.2% of students graduating—and achievement gaps narrowing—this is a proud moment for our state and a clear sign that DFL-led education investments are working.

Tragedies like the one that happened last September at the Park Tavern can be prevented. Today we took action to make sure it never happens again by passing a DWI reform package focused on preventing repeat offenses and expanding access to treatment and ignition interlock.

Today the Senate passed a bipartisan Human Services budget. Our bill protects our most vulnerable, reduces red tape, and ensures that our workforce is supported.

Setting the record straight on MinnesotaCare: When more people have access to the care they need it saves lives AND saves everyone money. It’s that simple. #minnesotacare #mnleg youtube.com/shorts/vymuC...

Donald Trump wants to end the federal housing voucher program. MN Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Chair Lindsey Port is moving an amendment to protect 100,000 Minnesotans from evictions if these vouchers are abruptly canceled.

As we come together for the MAY DAY STRONG rally Thursday, we want to make sure our entire community is lifting up the calls to action from our workforce. The Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) kicked off negotiations for their new state contracts earlier this month—

This is a moral moment in America. Sitting on the Capitol steps with Leader Hakeem Jeffries this morning to discuss what’s at stake with Trump’s budget and affirm the need for collective action to protect Medicaid, food assistance, and other safety net programs. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

We gotta stop saying they’re deporting U.S citizens. You can’t deport a U.S. citizen. That’s just human trafficking.

On April 23, Elon Musk's social media site "X" filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Keith Ellison over Minnesota’s state law regulating the use of AI-generated deepfakes to influence elections. Senator Erin Maye Quade, chief author of the 2023 law, released the following statement:

We passed the Senate Education Policy package tonight with a bipartisan support! #mnleg

Democracy in action. Thanks to the people of Stillwater for joining me, Speaker Emerita @melissahortman.bsky.social, Representatives Josiah Hill, Peter Fischer, Kaohly Her, and David Gottfried and Senator @lizboldonmn.bsky.social for our town hall tonight. Your voices matter, and we're listening.

The housing budget we passed today will help every Minnesotan find or keep a safe and stable place to call home. We're building on success in family homelessness prevention, workforce housing infrastructure in Greater Minnesota, and assistance for first-generation homeowners.

Today we passed the Veterans Budget Bill off the floor with a vote of 65-0. This bill does a lot of good work for veterans, including funding for Minnesota's 8 veteran's homes, recognition for veterans of the Secret War in Laos, expands funding for homelessness prevention work, and more.

To quote my friend Janet Mills: See you in court.

On Monday, a $3.8 million federal grant to upgrade heating and insulation and repair water damage at apartments in St. Paul was canceled by the Trump administration. Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Chair Lindsey Port released the following statement (senatedfl.mn/senate-housi...)

Way to show up #RochMN - this is what democracy looks like! 💪🏻 #HandsOff

KAMALA: “I’m not here to say I told you so — fear is contagious, but courage is also contagious.”

I know what I can do as an individual person. I want to know what I can do as a state legislator. Because this is the whole thing, we’re over if we let this stand or continue.

Today we moved a resolution to condemn President Trump for pardoning 1500 insurrectionists who tried to overthrow our democracy, giving them a green light to attack our nation and law enforcement again. This is an easy call, but Republicans filibustered debate. We'll be back next week for a vote.

Yesterday, Donald Trump issued an executive order attempting to seize control of elections from the states and threatened to retaliate against those that don’t adhere to his extreme agenda. This unconstitutional action would disenfranchise millions and must be stopped. senatedfl.mn/inclusive-de...

When a Republican tries to add DOGE to a state council on disability services. 😑 #senatedfl #mnleg youtube.com/shorts/fLosN...

Majority Leader Erin Murphy on Senate Republican bill proposal to classify opposition to Trump as a mental illness. www.startribune.com/gop-minnesot...

Donald Trump is raiding the Dept. of Education to fund tax cuts for his billionaire friends, and we will pay the bill. If he succeeds we’ll see rural schools close, disability programs cut, class sizes skyrocket, and more. We will fight back. Every child deserves a high-quality, public education.

Minnesotans showed up. We heard from Minnesotans about: - Losing Medicaid and social security - Services for people with disabilities - Acces to special education - Tariffs impacting farmers and grocery prices - Unjust firings and the impacts on their community And much more. We’re listening.

This weekend DFL Senators held town halls across the state and Minnesotans turned out in droves. From Grand Marais to Apple Valley, Mankato to Minneapolis and more, Minnesotans made their voices heard.

All session we’ve been hearing from Minnesotans about impacts of Trump chaos. Seniors and parents worried about losing Medicaid. Farmers and food shelves seeing cuts. Veterans fired. Special Education funds in jeopardy. This is what Senate Republicans are up to: www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.p...

“I am deeply appalled and disgusted by the allegations that Justin Eichorn attempted to commit a sex crime to violate a child. This behavior is morally beyond the pale, and warrants immediate resignation from public office.

It’s 50% here in MN. Fully 50% of MN kids born in Minnesota rely on Medicaid.

Minnesota’s budget forecast is almost a billion dollars lower in the long-term than it was in November. And the only thing that’s changed since November and today is Donald Trump.

Let me be clear: to all of our trans neighbors, friends & family - you are valued and loved. You matter and deserve safety, care and love in all areas and spaces. I see you. 🏳️‍⚧️

What a great townhall! Thank you @commoncausenc.bsky.social for putting on such a great event! Thank you to everyone who came to engage in democracy! @lizboldonmn.bsky.social @andysmithmn.bsky.social @tinaliebling.bsky.social @kimnorton.bsky.social

A Minnesota bill would set aside $5 million to buy up ~$500 million worth of #medicaldebt from qualifying Minnesotans, erasing that debt. The one-time allocation would be granted to @unduemeddebt.bsky.social, which purchases that debt from hospitals, etc. at a discount.