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Yesterday, Republicans unveiled legislation (HF 1241) to repeal Paid Family and Medical Leave. This is a slap in the face to millions of hard-working Minnesotans who deserve time to bond with a new baby, care for an aging parent, or recover from an unexpected injury or illness.

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Minnesotans: The cost of eggs, groceries, gas, and housing is soaring under the Trump administration. Can you help? Republicans: Best we can do is pick a political fight with the Attorney General.

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TL;DR: Everything is worse. www.startribune.com/trumps-first...

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The Trump administration’s reckless and illegal attempt to freeze federal grants is hurting Minnesota’s farmers and families. minnesotareformer.com/2025/02/18/f...

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One year ago today, three brave first responders lost their lives—and another was wounded—as they acted to save a mother and her children from a domestic violence emergency in Burnsville. Please join us in honoring their service and sacrifice. Rep. Reyer’s remarks: (1/3)

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"In one domestic violence case, a respondent with a history of burning his wife with cigarettes, making death threats, and committing sexual assault had firearms removed from his possession."

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Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman has released the following statement on Senator Tina Smith’s announcement that she will not be running for re-election.

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The election of Donald Trump and a Republican Congress has meant more power, control, and wealth for billionaires like Elon Musk and even higher prices for the rest of us.

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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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Republicans were determined to overturn the will of Shakopee voters and throw out an election they lost. We were not going to be complicit in their efforts to throw out a duly elected member of the Legislature. Free and fair elections are worth fighting for.

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Democrats have secured a power-sharing agreement that honors the will of the voters and puts an end to Republicans' illegitimate power grab. Free and fair elections are worth fighting for.

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House DFL Leader Hortman has announced a power-sharing agreement that honors and protects the will of the voters both in Shakopee and statewide. (1/2) [Hortman announces power-sharing agreement reached - www.house.mn.gov/members/prof...

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Rep. Brad Tabke received the most votes in Shakopee's election for state representative. He won on election night, in a recount, and in court. According to new polling from KSTP, most Minnesotans agree Rep. Tabke should be allowed to serve his term in office.

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🚨 Breaking news: According to new polling from KSTP, 55% of Minnesotans think Republicans should adopt a power-sharing agreement with Democrats.

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Black History Month is a time to honor the generations of Black leaders, innovators, and changemakers who have shaped our state and nation. It’s also a time to recognize the promises yet to be fulfilled, the progress yet to be made, and the work still ahead to achieve true equality. (1/2)

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Release: Demuth fails to show up for Friday negotiation session with Hortman - www.house.mn.gov/members/prof...

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Instead of spending even more time and money on lawsuits initiated by Rep. Harry Niska’s law firm, House Republicans should join us in negotiations to reach a power sharing agreement that honors the will of the voters.

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DFL Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman has sent the following letter to Representative Lisa Demuth.

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DFL Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman issued the following statement on the status of negotiations with Rep. Lisa Demuth: www.house.mn.gov/members/prof...

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Instead of tackling inflation and rising costs, Donald Trump is choosing to throw our state into chaos. We are going to fight back against his illegal, unconstitutional actions, which will harm Minnesotans all over our state.

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Happy Lunar New Year! We wish all who are celebrating joy, prosperity, and new opportunities in the Year of the Snake.

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Every Republican in the Senate agreed to govern under shared power when the Senate is in a tie. Why won't Republicans in the House agree to do the same thing if the House returns to a 67-67 tie?

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The Supreme Court ruled that Republicans violated the Constitution when they tried to seize control of the Minnesota House for two years. It’s time for Republicans’ power grab to end.

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🗓️ Your daily reminder that House Republicans tried to seize power that voters did not give them, and failed. Make no mistake, Republicans' power grab is not over.

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Democrats are asking Republicans for something very simple: to honor the will of the voters.

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Republicans continue to threaten to throw out an election they lost and disenfranchise 22,000 Minnesotans who voted in Shakopee in November. Every Republican should publicly answer the question – will you vote to seat Rep. Tabke and honor the will of the voters?

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Minnesota Supreme Court invalidates Republicans’ illegitimate power grab, Hortman calls on Demuth to honor the will of the voters Press release: house.mn.gov/members/prof...

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Happening now: The Minnesota Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Republicans' illegitimate power grab.

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“Democrats are asking for something so simple from the Republicans — honor the will of the voters. Until Republicans make that commitment, we will continue to focus on doing work in our districts. Free and fair elections are worth fighting for."

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The top priority of the Minnesota House GOP? Kicking out a duly elected DFL state representative who won on election night, in a recount, and in court. Minnesotans value free and fair elections. The people of Shakopee deserve to decide who represents them, not 67 Republicans in St. Paul.

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One week ago today, a judge ruled that Representative Brad Tabke received the most votes in the election to represent Shakopee in the Minnesota House. (1/2)

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Minnesota House DFL Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman released the following statement on President Trump’s second inauguration: www.house.mn.gov/members/prof...

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Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We lift up his message of compassion, equality, and justice, and commit to lifting up one another in our communities as we continue working toward the brighter future he envisioned — for all.

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Democrats have offered that Republicans run the Minnesota House, with Lisa Demuth as Speaker and Republicans chairing committees. In return, we've asked them to honor the will of the voters, by seating Rep. Tabke and governing under shared power if we return to a 67-67 tie.

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Democrats are asking Republicans for something very simple, and that is to honor the will of the voters.

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Republicans refuse to answer yes or no when asked if they will seat Rep. Brad Tabke of Shakopee, whose victory was upheld on election night, in a recount, and by a judge. The people of Shakopee deserve to decide who represents them, not 67 Republican politicians.

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This morning we unveiled our 2025 legislative priorities, which focus on reducing the cost of health care, child care, and housing. We're are fighting for a fair economy and a future where everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected, can get ahead. house.mn.gov/members/prof...

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"Whether you live in Minnesota or not, pay attention to this story. GOP coup attempts will continue to manifest in different ways whenever voters try to stop them from exercising minority rule."

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Today, DFL Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman publicly released the power-sharing agreement offer that remains on the table for negotiations, and in a new letter called on Rep. Lisa Demuth to accept the offer or make a counteroffer.

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Democrats are doing our jobs, including meeting with constituents, drafting bills, and more. We won’t be attending floor sessions because we will not allow Republicans to engage in a legislative coup and overturn the will of the voters.

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Hortman says that the Democrats are denying quorum to "protect the will of the voters in Shakopee and statewide."

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“Republicans are going to extreme and unprecedented lengths to seize power that the voters did not give them, and Democrats will fight their unlawful, unconstitutional actions every step of the way."

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