Excessive mandates are damaging our schools. BenBakebergMN

Our classrooms are a looking glass into the future of our state. This week, we lift up teachers who are dedicated to educating and instructing our young students. Thank you, Minnesota teachers!

Democrats say I want to “defund” school lunches—that’s false. I fully support free meals for kids who need them. That’s why I authored a bill to limit the program to families making under 500% of the federal poverty level—around $160,000 for a family of four. It’s a smart,

This National Nurses Week, we thank the incredible nurses who go above and beyond to care for Minnesotans every single day. Your dedication makes all the difference. Thank you! 🏥🩺

House GOP floor leader Rep. Harry Niska joined by two dozen GOP House members to say they are “committed to protecting non-public pupil aid.” He says House Republicans will not agree to an education bill that cuts non-public school funding. Showdown with Gov looming.

Across Minnesota, many teachers are close to finishing another year of challenging work, shaping the next generation. As the week comes to a close, House Republicans want to say: Thank you, teachers! 🍎📚 BenBakebergMN

- Rep. Cheryl Youakim and Rep. BenBakebergMN talk education spending as session nears an end - Kevin Kling shares an essay - Night sky photographer Travis Novitsky, Grand Portage, shares how he's inspired by Dark Sky Places and the night sky to educate others

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Minnesota’s legislative session is nearly over, and Democrats are still dragging their feet. After skipping the first 23 days — while still cashing their paychecks — Democrats are now blocking commonsense solutions and pushing costly, unpopular policies that make life harder for

Stop dragging your feet on pensions. The Suburban Solutions Caucus has 2 plans to improve teachers pensions now. 62/30 Unreduced and 60/30 Expanded Special Early Retirement. Education Minnesota #education #educators #teachers #investment #listening #togetherwecan

Well said Max Rymer !

Exactly right Andrew Myers For MN House!

One consistent theme of this year's state budget: Even though we are facing a $6 billion deficit due to Democrats reckless spending, the governor's agencies got big increases while Minnesotans shouldered the cuts. Democrats chose to fund bureaucracies over Minnesotans.

Well said…..

Empathy isn’t weakness Civility isn’t surrender Blame isn’t healing The past isn’t an excuse We can find common ground among disagreement. We can be united by a sense of duty, service, & decency - if we choose. It’s possible - the future is ours to write….our kids are watching.

Today we honor Juneteenth — the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Americans in Texas were finally freed. It’s a powerful reminder of our nation’s ongoing journey toward liberty and justice for all. 🇺🇸 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

Funeral services for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark are being held at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris are among those in attendance. Follow live updates:

Statement from Chair Kristin Robbins following the announcement that DHS will begin termination of the Housing Stabilization Services program👇:

“Ending the Housing Stabilization Services program cuts off a major source of abuse, but this is just the beginning. The fight against fraud continues, and a broader reckoning is long overdue.” - Acting US Attorney Joe Thompson