Yesterday the Governor signed a bill to fund permanent suicide‑prevention barriers on the Washington Avenue Bridge at the University of Minnesota. I graduated from the U of M and I’ve walked that bridge many times. It’s heartbreaking that 3-5 lives are lost there every year.

The gen z stare. The millennial pause. Instead let's talk about the boomer inappropriate personal question

Make Menstrual Products Healthy Again! I’m leading a bipartisan group of 19 female lawmakers from across the country calling on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr to take action on toxic chemicals in menstrual products. No one should have to worry about the safety of products they

Be a part of the grassroots movement! #DraftCarlson2025

Tonight on Almanac at 7 p.m.: - Political Science David Schultz, Hamline University, discusses rescission package, congressional authority, and the executive branch -Twin Cities PBS CEO Sylvia Strobel discusses the future of public media after Congress passes rescissions package -

As Assistant Minority Leader, I stood before my colleagues and demanded Justin Eichorn’s resignation the moment his felony charges came to light. Senate Republicans acted swiftly, choosing decency over power, and cleaned our side of the aisle. For over a year, we’ve called for

I love my 6 AM crew 😂💙💙💙

Thank you for covering when both sides get along - we need more stories and examples like this!

Born and educated in the DC-area, Sen. Omar Fateh is just as American as the racists saying “go back to Somalia”. True patriots will debate his policies & experience, not his heritage. 🇺🇸 And if Democrats don’t restore common-sense and fix bad policy & broken systems,

With a heavy heart, I join my colleagues in mourning the passing of Senator Bruce Anderson. During my tumultuous pregnancy with my twins, Bruce went out of his way to share the inspiring story of his twin’s slim chances of survival and her miraculous recovery. Kind, gentle,

🚨BREAKING NEWS Today, I sent a letter with Speaker Lisa Demuth, Chair Jeff Backer, & Chair Joe Schomacker to the U.S. Dpt. of Health and Human Services requesting a federal audit of MN DHS due to rampant Medicaid fraud. Read the letter & release below👇

Buddy interviews are always better when you have a little fun along the way. Sen. Steve Cwodzinski and I talked with Mary Lahammer on TPT Almanac about what it’s like serving in a changed security environment at the Capitol and how we work together on education policy. ...And

198 bills. That’s how many bills Senator Nicole Mitchell voted on between her burglary arrest and the end of the 94th Legislative Special Session, all while delaying her trial, which ultimately ended in a guilty verdict. Here’s every single one, by date (green is yes vote, red

Oh man, this would make me laugh if I hadn’t represented a once thriving city as Miss Minneapolis in the Miss America system. Praying voters wake up soon so it can be restored to how amazing and wonderful it used to be!

This morning, I joined a bipartisan group of public officials in signing a Civility Pledge, organized by Shannon Watson of Majority in the Middle. If you’re not familiar, Majority in the Middle is dedicated to elevating civility and reducing partisanship in politics. After June

I won’t publicly announce when I have been reincarnated… But there will be signs…

Two major developments happened yesterday with the 1,400-page mega omnibus bill that Democrats rushed through at the end of the 2024 session. A judge struck down a portion as unconstitutional and questioned the constitutionality of the entire bill. That last day was the worst

Evidently “FORE” is the “proper” four-letter-f-word to yell on the golf course 🤷🏻‍♀️