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15 House Republicans in the #mnleg introduced a bill today to completely repeal the Paid Medical and Family Leave program. www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.p... #mnleg

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New Legislative Update: www.house.mn.gov/members/prof... #mnleg #rochmn

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As a state legislator: this is absolutely true.

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Landlines make phone banking much more fun.

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Be a legislator, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. Your Tuesday nights will be cool, they said

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Anyone else spending their Tuesday night reading the 2014 EU report on "CADMIUM AND ITS COMPOUNDS IN ARTISTS’ PAINTS"? Anyone....no? Just me? www.echa.europa.eu/documents/10...

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Repost if you are also a Minnesotan texting screenshots from your weather app to family and friends today 🙋‍♂️

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New Episode talking about some bad bills we are hearing at the beginning of this #mnleg newlibs.buzzsprout.com/2251431/epis...

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The past few days I’ve had two separate people asked me if I am a lawyer or if I’m an accountant. Am I no longer cool?

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Some #behindthescenes of the Capitol Press Conference Room in the #mnleg.

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Thank you to the co-authors of #LVT bill HF 161. We hope to see more folks joining Rep. Elkins, @aishagomez.bsky.social , @repkatiejones.bsky.social @andysmithmn.bsky.social and Rep. Sencer-Mura in supporting a common sense solution to vacant and abandoned lots. #LandValueTax #MNleg

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Weird way to start a MN senate campaign, but 🤷. [it is a very cool uniform but Sounders suck]

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#MN politicians announcing their interest in the open senate seat after Sen. Smith’s announcement today.

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Eyes open for my cameo 👀

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Instead of tackling inflation and rising prices, Donald Trump is trying to hurt our schools, health care, and infrastructure. Minnesota Republicans are cheering him on.

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that’s right.

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The Kendrick Lamar halftime was excellent.

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Y'all this is a FUN listen for when you're cooking dinner, driving, or whatever... the linked episode was just before the #mnleg legally opened last week, but it's a nice recap of recent absurdity, thanks @andysmithmn.bsky.social @brioncurran.bsky.social @pursell4mnhouse.bsky.social #mndfl

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Anyone else hoping for a "Not Like Us" (Trump Edition) during the #SuperBowl halftime show? Please K-Dot.

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Please read. And act accordingly. open.substack.com/pub/messageb...

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I support bipartisanship as far as I think it is good for the people of Minnesota, but when bipartisanship is pitted against democracy, I will choose democracy every time.

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This is without doubt one of the most impactful opinion columns I have ever read. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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As the forces of hatred are on the march, my promise is this: Our trans neighbors will continue to be safe, protected, and welcome in Minnesota.

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If you doubt that House Democrats in the #mnleg got a good deal to return, check out the vote to adopt the agreed upon rules from yesterday: only 2 members voted against it, and both are Republicans.

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I'm late to the party but #Anora is a film both brilliant and timely. Hilarious and tragic, it exposes the callous cruelty of the wealthy while promoting the only way forward: compassion.

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Somewhere, King Charles I is jealous. nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o... @jamellebouie.net

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If your curious to see the details of the agreement that led to the #MN House being reorganized: www.house.mn.gov/hinfo/leginf... #mnleg

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Okay Commissioner, yes!

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@mnhousedfl.bsky.social: House DFL Leader Hortman has announced a power-sharing agreement that honors and protects the will of the voters in Shakopee and statewide. This is what Democrats have been seeking all along. We’re looking forward to getting the session properly and lawfully underway today.

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55% of Minnesotans agree there should be a power-sharing agreement - including half of Republicans and a majority of independents. Seems like the only people who think House Republicans should get all the power are House Republicans. #mnleg

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@sandrafeistmn.bsky.social just joined Bluesky! Go follow her: incredible legislator and badass immigration lawyer!

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🚨🚨🚨NEW EPISODE🚨🚨🚨 Kristi, Brion, and Andy give an update on people trying to recall them (yeah, for real), an update on the MN House, and how to survive in Trump's America. Listen here: newlibs.buzzsprout.com/2251431/epis... #mnleg #politics #podcast

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Yeah so the Constitution isn’t really in effect right now

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Democracy is not on the negotiating table for democrats: it is for republicans. #mnleg @newlibspod.bsky.social #politics

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Just started the second of @andysmithmn.bsky.social’s #PresidentsBookClub - John Adams : A Life by John Ferling. As always, I’m listening on @libro.fm - I really enjoyed the McCullough bio of Adam’s when it came out in the early 2000s and hope to learn something new about “His Rotundity”

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Unions make life better. minnesotareformer.com/2025/02/04/d...

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"For our bicameral Legislature to pass any budget or bills, Republicans will need to accept reality and enter into a power-sharing agreement with House DFL members as the voters asked for when they elected a 67-67 House." minnesotareformer.com/2025/02/04/w... #mnleg

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The Republican agenda in the #mnleg is the same as the national MAGA/GOP agenda. Listen to @newlibspod.bsky.social

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Reminder to Minnesotans: Trump tariffs go into effect tomorrow; fill your tanks up today. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

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Agree 100% with Rep. Finke

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The GOP are willing to sacrifice democracy to achieve their own power.

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I don't know why more people don't want to get involved in Ag policy: we talk about turkey lasers! www.qualityassurancemag.com/news/turkey-...

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It is unacceptable for #Minnesota Republicans to hold hostage our entire government. This must stop. Call on #MNGOP to end their fake, illegal convening, & negotiate in good faith with #MNDFL to begin a legal #mnleg session. Thank you. If you agree, call Rep Lisa Demuth at 651-296-4373, leave a msg.

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Finished “Madison” by Richard Brookhiser, this morning, which means that I’ve made it through the first four presidents in the first month of the read-through! More info on the #presidentsbooksclub here: andysmithmn.substack.com

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Just got confirmation: Republicans did not show up for negotiations today either. #mnleg

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