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Dear Neighbors, Back-to-School season is underway! As the wife of a school teacher and a mother of three college graduates, I know that the start of the school year can be a mix of emotions and a flurry of activity. I’m wishing all students, families, teachers,...

Dear Neighbors, It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through August. As we await crisper air and changing colors, we can look forward to our Great Minnesota Get Together! The State Fair kicks off on Thursday this year and runs through Labor Day. If you’re planning to...

Dear Neighbors, One month after being assassinated in their home, we remain heartbroken and horrified by the loss of Melissa and Mark Hortman. Melissa was our friend, our leader, and a champion for Minnesotans. Mark was by her side supporting her every step of the...

Neighbors and friends, We continue to mourn the losses of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and their Golden Retriever Gilbert, who were killed June 14 in an unspeakable act of political violence. Speaker Hortman leaves an enormous legacy of steadfast leadership and a record...

Neighbors and friends, It has taken me over a week to write these words; grief is weird that way. It is so very hard to lose a colleague and a friend. As Minnesotans, we have collectively gone through a horrific experience that no one should ever have to. Senator John...

Dear Neighbors, Yesterday, the Minnesota Legislature convened a special session and completed its work of balancing the state budget for the next two years. We also passed the first capital investment bill since 2023, which will lead to improvements in roads, bridges,...

Dear Neighbors, Since May 19th, the House has been preparing to enter a special session. Working groups, comprised of House and Senate members, have been meeting almost daily to iron out differences in the bills that made it off of their respective floors and were too...

Dear Neighbors, With four days to go in the 2025 session, legislative leaders and Governor Walz announced a budget agreement yesterday that would balance the budget for the 2026-27 biennium and erase 90% of the deficit projected for the 2028-29 biennium. Now that we...

Dear Neighbors, I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! It was beautiful weather to celebrate those who nurture our future generations. I hope you all had a chance to enjoy the early start to summer. May is always a busy part of the legislative session with...

Dear neighbors, It’s hard to believe May is already upon us! I hope you’re enjoying springtime and looking forward to the nicer weather. With our constitutionally required adjournment date of May 19 right around the corner, I’m glad to report our work has been...