Actually,
@RepPeteStauber
voted against:
👨🔧 Unemployment assistance
🏢 Aid to our city & county
🍽 Free school lunches for kids
🏠 Housing Assisance
🏥 Aid for rural hospitals
💵 Assitance to small businesses
Sounds to me like a vote against the needs of CD 8.
I voted no on Pelosi’s $1.9 trillion payoff to the progressives. This partisan wishlist is the most expensive single bill in our history, and its passage will result in tax increases to be shouldered by hardworking Americans for years to come. Learn more:
Being angry today is ok. Place the anger well. Be angry at years of powerful & wealthy people creating a society (& government) that has rewarded greed, while a server at local restaurant is worrying she will lose her home.
Watching the “open MN protest” at the Capitol: people w/o masks, passing a mic, standing close.
In contrast, I think about the correction worker, Joshua, who sleeps in an icehouse at the end of his driveway to keep his family & people at the prison safe.
#WhoCaresForUs
Just a reminder that 36% of workers in Minnesota (that's about 932,000 people) can't stay home with a sick kid today without losing pay or even being fired for making that choice. We can change that. It is (well past) time to pass Earned Sick and Safe Time.
If I can take a COVID test and have this horrible image in the public domain for the rest of eternity, everyone in MN sure as heck can wear a mask, social distance & get tested for COVID. Trust science. Stop the spread. Walk the talk.
Get your FREE test:
Saw video on TV last night of Rep.
@LizOlson218
helping with the rollout of the new saliva test for COVID-19 in Duluth. All new meaning to the term spittin' image!
#mnleg
What privilege these MN House GOP legislators have. With every hour they obstruct more layoff plans happen. More anxiety rises for individuals and organizations who need our government to function for their survival. We have good bills. Ready to go. We need to vote.
#mnleg
“In the race for Minnesota attorney general, we're being served an extra helping of fear and division politics…funded by the same large corporations that Ellison as attorney general has been holding accountable.”
Resist fear, vote for
@keithellison
DFL leaders gathered after winning control of state government and jotted down priorities they had watched languish for a decade under divided government. In a five-month span, they have crossed almost everything off the list.
Proud to support Senator
@TinaSmithMN
today. Because amidst a pandemic on a hot hot day, she came to Duluth and truly listened to the concerns of small businesses in my district. No media. Low key. With an eye towards what can be done.
Thinking of all the
#mnleg
staff today, partisan and nonpartisan. You were asked to do the impossible over the last 15 months and you delivered. The people of Minnesota are served by the best.
Mary, a constituent who hasn't contacted me before, sent an email in response to the budget surplus:
"I do not want my tax money returned to me; I want it invested in our people."
She goes on to list education and mental health as priorities.
Thank you, Mary.
#mnleg
Reproductive freedom, affordable childcare, paid family & medical leave, and more. For me, my daughter, my community, the choice is clear,
@JoeBiden
&
@KamalaHarris
. I’m caffeinated & ready to hit the phones to elect
@MinnesotaDFL
candidates.
#MNWomenForBiden
#vote
Today we found the joy in celebrating our kiddo turning five. God bless amazing neighbors and hearty Duluthians willing to safely celebrate outside. ❤️👏🏼🍰🎉🎊
Incarcerated women carry out their pregnancy in prison, give birth in a hospital, & return to prison 2-3 days after giving birth, W/O THEIR BABIES.
The Healthy Start Act does what’s best for moms & kids-keeping them healthy & together.
And it’s headed to the Gov’s desk. 👩🏻🍼❤️
After eight years as a member of the Minnesota of House of Representatives, I’m announcing that I will not seek re-election for a fifth term. Representing the people of Duluth has been an incredible honor. Thank you.
Please read. These were kiddos at Duluth Public Schools in true danger. My husband (a teacher) cleared hallways and waited for what was coming. The legislature needs to pass sensible gun laws this session. I’m shook by this and you should be too.
#mnleg
Students and supporters celebrated as Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law on Friday to provide breakfasts and lunches at no charge to students. My latest for
@MPRnews
.
Full story by
@ElizShockman
:
Sowing seeds of doubt. Fanning flames of fear and division. Not even one month ago.
@RepPeteStauber
is not just a complicit participant in what is now happening at the Capitol. He was an active participant in making it happen.
(1/2) Yesterday, I joined an amicus brief requesting the Supreme Court review the lawsuit brought forward by the Texas Attorney General and address the American people's questions on the integrity of this presidential election.
Powerful voting story: Spoke w/ a person with a felony charge from waaay long ago. He finished his sentence (off papers) but didn’t know he could vote. He’s in his 60s now and voting for the first time in 30 yrs. He was so happy! Let’s expand voting rights!
#RestoreTheVote
#mnleg
Minnesotans care about one another. Today we will send HF 400 to the Governor. We are tackling the opioid crisis with eyes toward the future and what’s possible when everyone comes to the table. Thanks
@DaveBakerMN
for being there every step of the way.
#mnleg
After seven hours of debate last night we passed Earned Sick & Safe Time off the House floor! We are working to ensure that 900,000 Minnesotans who don’t have access to a single paid day off can finally earn this benefit to take care of themselves or a loved one.
#LFG
So much good got done. And it didn’t happen by accident. We not only met the moment, we created this moment. Years worth of strategic organizing that happened inside and outside Capitol. The story is so much bigger than the last six months.
I did not take the task of filing for office lightly. Grounded in the community I love and surrounded by the people who love me the most, I filed for office. We are all in.
Happy to announce that I've appointed Rep.
@LizOlson218
Deputy Majority Leader & Speaker Pro Tempore. Grateful for her willingness to continue to serve as one of the key leaders in the
@mnhouseDFL
!
#mnleg
Sick to my stomach with
@mnhousegop
saying that there have been “no child deaths in Minnesota due to COVID.” Tell that to the mom of the of the first grader in Marshall.
#mnleg
Feeling keenly aware of the crushing pressure to fix entirely broken systems that have left too many behind for far too long. The inequalities that have been kept thinly veiled have been laid bare. No going back. Stay strong for the long haul. We have work to do.
#mnleg
Placing the anger on where it belongs gives us room to do the hard, necessary things like shutting down for awhile. And using our energy to rebuild in a way that eliminates these gaping holes between those who can survive this pandemic just fine, and those who will not.
Completely empty chamber except for the Duluth crew who both rolled in early. I love working with
@RepJenSchultz
. Few are as hardworking as her.
#mnleg
Taking a break from door knocking to fan myself with
@epmurphymn
lit. The responses have been INCREDIBLE! (Almost as incredible as my tan lines will be by the close of polls tomorrow.) ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
#mngov
#politicsofjoy
#teamerin
#VoteEarlyMN
kicks off this Friday! I’m excited to vote for
@JoeBiden
&
@KamalaHarris
because they’re passionate, smart leaders who will lead our state and our country forward.
My plan is to do as much good as I can by 40 & then just run in the woods & drink tasty beverages. In the meantime:
Ways and Means (Vice-Chair)*HHS Fin*SC Long Term Care*State Gov Fin*Rules*SC Leg Reform*Majority Whip
#mnleg
Six years ago. GOP controlled House & Senate. No movement on Drivers License for All. Moses was three and camped out with his family to demand action. Now, Moses is back to watch HF4 pass the House. Next up Senate. Then Gov’s desk.
@RepAishaGomez
&
@MariaIsa
bringing it home.
Reminder he voted against:
👨🔧 Unemployment assistance
🏢 Aid to our city & county
🍽 Free school lunches for kids
🏠 Housing Assisance
🏥 Aid for rural hospitals
💵 $ to small businesses
But prioritized this trip to fuel hate & division. Hardly our way of life in the 8th.
President Biden has rolled back many of the former Admin’s immigration controls, including construction of the border wall. This has sparked a humanitarian and national security crisis at our southern border.
Last week, I travelled to the border to see this crisis firsthand.
This is so refreshing. Calling out the false narrative of a rural/urban divide as unhelpful for rural Minnesota. And spelling out what IS actually helpful for greater & rural Minnesota.
#mnleg
Hug (with consent) a Greater MInnesota legislator. And then thank their families. Our families put up with a lot to ensure we can do our jobs. Republican or Democrat, we are fortunate to have so many people sacrificing moments like this for the greater good of the state.
#mnleg
She’s the A to my B. Although we won’t be colleagues in the MInnesota House, I am THRILLED to have
@RepJenSchultz
as our next 8th Congressional Rep! A true partner in the work. 💪🏼❤️💪🏼
This came out the same day
@epmurphymn
was in Hallock which is 393 miles from St. Paul. I trust her to make decisions for my community because she will ask me what my community needs. She listens, build relationships, and governs WITH, not for. Truth in action.
Ten years ago I worked for a homeless shelter where I met these two. Fast forward to 2019 and they are in my office, stabily housed, advocating for others experiencing homelessness. Full circle. Change can come, but it takes investments.
#mnleg
@MNHomelessCo
@Homes4AllMN
Off and running for the third time. It’s an honor to represent 7B and I look forward to a robust campaign to do so for another term. Let’s do this!
#mnleg
🏃🏽♀️💃🏻
12/13/21 Healthcare workers pleading with people to get vaccinated and take precautions
12/14/21 House Republicans respond with this letter
This is out of touch w/ Minnesotans and DANGEROUS.
The politics is enraging but the disregard for public health deadly.
#mnleg
Minnesotans across our state will benefit from this tax bill.
✅ take care of seniors
✅ rebate checks for 2.5mill MNs
✅ slash childhood poverty
✅ $ to local govs to keep property tax lower & fund public safety
✅ corporations & wealthy pay a little more
Florence made a grand entrance during a Zoom meeting today. Instead of leaving, she listened intently as
@melissahortman
was speaking. Then she asked me, “is that the boss? She is smart.” Clearly the most important takeaway from the meeting. 💪🏼💃🏻👩🏻💻❤️
Today is the one year anniversary of the
#MuslimBan
. We have spent the last year in resistance-- having conversations and strengthening coalitions, while celebrating our differences and learning from one another. And we will continue to resist.
It’s been stressful for everyone and our kids pick up on it. At peak stress on a COVID-19 call last night my kiddo brought me these, gave me a hug, and said “I know you like rabbits, mama. I love you.” Take good care everyone. We will all need this level of kindness.
The emails *in all caps* from people outside of my district telling me to WAKE UP always make me LOL. Cause I don’t sleep much, run on coffee, and have a voting record that reflects my district. Fee like I should actually add more napping into my life.
#mnleg
🏃🏽♀️☕️👩🏻💻
Affirming & celebrating youth as who they are —banning the dangerous & discredited practice of conversion therapy. Rep
@AthenaHollins
working to change lives, improve lives and save lives. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️❤️
Filed for office on a perfect Duluth day. Proud to represent such a beautiful community. Ready to keep building a Minnesota where everyone can thrive. Let’s do this!
#mnleg
Met this fellow while I was sign waving. He drove by and stopped to ask if the election was today. We talked over where he needed to go to vote. He went and voted then came back to show a picture of his completed ballot. He was so proud.
Chin up. Heart forward. Finish strong.
Thank you to the voters of 8A. I’m honored to have the chance to return to the legislature to represent the community I love. I am committed with the help of those I represent to continue to work towards a community where everyone can thrive.
For five years we have hiked Gooseberry Falls State Park the day after Thanksgiving. A family tradition that even a pandemic couldn’t stop.
Thanks
@mndnr
for making our beautiful parks even more accessible today.
#OptOutside
#onlyinMN
Sea of blue at the state Capitol 💙
See us. Hear us. Public schools in Minneapolis and statewide deserve better priorities from our local and state leaders!
#mnleg
#edmnvotes
#MFT4Kids
#SafeAndStableMPS
Team Duluth is sworn in and getting down to business. Our first bill for the community is in the hopper!
Rep
@alicia4duluth
making history and getting things done on day one. 🙌🏼
So grateful for Rep
@leighfinke
! Our state is better because she serves. Clear eyed, full of heart, and delivering for Minnesotans. We are with you, Leigh.
#StandWithLeigh
Congratulations to
@melissahortman
,
@_RyanWinkler
, and my own state representative
@LizOlson218
for being elected to Minnesota House of Representatives leadership team! Looking forward to working with all of you come January!
#mnleg
Our state employees need more than a “thank you”. They need their fairly negotiated contracts ratified! State employees are on the frontlines providing services for Minnesotans. We need to have their backs at
#mnleg
.
Tonight I will vote “YES!” on a bonding bill for the third time. This bill is good for Duluth and good for Minnesota. It’s (past) time to get it done.
#mnleg
“While 96 percent of the country’s highest paid workers received paid sick leave last year, only 40 percent of the lowest earners did, according to federal data.”
Spent the morning making calls for
@MinnesotaDFL
candidates and now tuning in to hear
@TinaSmithMN
do an excellent job articulating our
#dfl2018
values of caring for one another through sound policy—like standing up to big pharma and supporting women’s equality.
#MNSen
As I stealthy creep towards the bedroom door *absolutely sure* the kiddo is asleep for the night:
“Mom. I bet you thought I was asleep because of how still I was.”
😳😭🥵
This is a big deal. One of many reasons I am strongly
#TinaForMN
. (Not to mention how many times she’s showed up in Duluth to genuinely listen to the people I represent.) Go Tina!
I am fighting to make Rx drugs affordable.
I am pushing to hold Big Pharma accountable.
I am working to fight the opioid crisis.
Meanwhile, Karin Housley voted NO on bipartisan legislation to hold opioid manufacturers accountable. She votes with Big Pharma not for Minnesotans.
Quintessential
#Duluth
phonebank experience when you reach a voter who is in the MIDDLE OF A HIKE and excited to hear about
@LizOlson218
. Got that guy a yard sign and signed him up for an absentee ballot. 🗳
@MomsDemand
#WatchUsWork
Legislating during a pandemic isn’t easy. And the very talented & capable
@mnhouseDFL
first term members are rising to the occasion. Way to go
@AthenaHollins
with your first bill on the House Floor! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
It was truly sad to see all House GOP vote no on this. It felt particularly cold. The testimony was powerful, the bill is solid, and the opposition minimal. Now is the time to take care of people struggling economically, not those who profit off their hardships.
Payday lenders prey on the most vulnerable in MN- esp. ppl who are struggling the most during the ongoing pandemic. Rep.
@jdavnie
leads legislative efforts to limit interest rates on payday loans & protect economic security for MNans.
#mnhouse
Getting COVID under control is a statewide issue. Hard to hear Greater MN colleagues argue differently on the house floor today. Number are fast increasing in Greater and rural Minnesota. Trust science.
#MaskUpMN
#mnleg
Twinning with Rep
@heather_edelson
the Vice Chair of of the Ways and Means committee. Couldn’t ask for a better partner to help guide our committee as we set the state budget.
Door knocking the day after a marathon. It’s either really smart for my recovery or I’ll pay a price tomorrow. We shall see. But the conversations were worth the hilly climb!
#mnleg
#duluth
Mother’s Day was waking up tired after sharing a bed with the kid and being aggressively cuddled all night. Then we gorged ourselves on my most favorite breakfast sandwich of all time. Motherhood is holding so many things at once—from exhaustion to deep gratitude.
This is
@todobrillante
. My husband and favorite doorkocking partner. Tonight we knocked doors and went to a fundraiser for
@epmurphymn
. We met rabble rousing and 13 years later we are still doing the same.
#TeamErin
is worth getting a babysitter for.
#mngov
Duluth is 150 miles from St. Paul. Yet, THIS MANY YOUTH showed up today. They were here to tell
@RepJenSchultz
and me their stories and why we need to ban conversion therapy. Moved. Energized. Impressed. Thank you
@HCantrellMN
and
@outfrontmn
for leading!
#mnleg
The seriousness of our charge never lessons no matter how many terms in office, or how we are sworn in.
Pandemic or not, I am committed to working hard for the people of my district and the entire state.
#mnleg
Doing the people’s work in committee this week advancing:
🌟Paid Family Leave
🌟Earned Sick & Safe Time
🌟Banning Conversion Therapy
🌟Funding Childcare
And so much more!
✅ Passed Pro-Act off the House Floor to ensure protection of reproductive freedoms for all Minnesotans.
“Momma, do you want to go for a trail run to celebrate Mother’s Day?”
“Sure do, Florence.”
She sets the pace for my life in more ways than one.
I’m really grateful to know I am loved by my own mother and have a kid I can love just as much. I know I am lucky.
❤️💐🏃🏽♀️❤️💐🏃🏽♀️
President Donald Trump's tax information extending over more than two decades reveals struggling properties, vast write-offs, an audit battle and hundreds of millions in debt coming due.
545 kids are still separated from their parents. I don’t care what a Congressman wears. I care that anyone who supported the abhorrent Trump policy of family separation is voted out of office.
Vote for
@QuinnNystrom
#CD8
#FamiliesBelongTogether
Props to U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber for his classic northern MN attire in advance of VP Pence's campaign swing through Hibbing on the Iron Range this afternoon - red and black plaid, and choppers!
Thank you
@keithellison
for being an awesome partner in the work. It was great to have you in Duluth. You have done many good things for communities across our state.
Thank you for the warm welcome Duluth. This Nov. the stakes are high and the choices are clear: Our rights are on the line. Our freedoms are on the line. Our multi-racial democracy is on the line.
33 more days until Election Day, every day counts. Join us: