Religious groups accuse state Democrats of ‘tremendous act of hostility’

Democrats again shot down efforts to restore protections for religious institutions against claims of gender identity discrimination. alphanews.org/religious-grou…

Happy to share my thoughts and hear from everyone who made the trip to the Capitol today.

Republicans want to hold criminals accountable...
...the House Majority stood in the way.
Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association #PublicSafety #HoldCriminalsAccountable

Rep Dave Pinto, arguing AGAINST hiking the penalty for straw purchasers, says that criminals are not charged under the existing law because it is only a gross misdemeanor and not a felony.

Rep. Scott's bill would have increased the penalty from a gross misdemeanor to a felony.

We must get our students back on track to turn around the declining reading comprehension scores. Every book is banned for a child who can't read.
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.City of Woodbury MN Public Safety Detective Adam Sack and Otis, the department's golden retriever therapy dog, were on hand March 5 for a #mnhouse committee hearing on a Representative Patricia Mueller bill to establish grants to train and place therapy dogs in law enforcement agencies.

📸 Michele Jokinen

#mnleg

Democrats spent through a record surplus, raised taxes by 10 billion dollars, and are constructing a 730 million dollar palace for politicians. Yet, when hard-working teachers need pension reform, now there's no money... #mnleg #PensionsOverPalaces

FFA is an important organization that develops student leaders. Each person benefits from those who work in the agricultural industry, so we must invest in the next generation of farmers. Make sure you find a way to support our upcoming leaders in the agricultural field! MN FFA Association

Hundreds of people came out to mourn the loss of the three Burnsville heroes. I was deeply moved by officers from around the area who came to give their respect. Several of them touched the ambulance or squad car with tears and prayers. Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
#thinblueline #eow

Last Friday night I went on a ride along with one of our local Austin officers. It was a very eye opening experience. Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Austin, MN CVB aka Discover Austin, MN

Happy Heart Day!
#CHDAwareness #heartwarrior
ACHA American Heart Association: Massachusetts

It was a special honor to be invited to a former student's pinning ceremony as he became City of Albert Lea newest police officer.
Thank you Riverland Community College Law Enforcement program for preparing another local officer.
God bless Officer Wynn. I am proud of you! Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association #mnleg

It was a blessing to join Austin Aspires and Mower County to honor the family child care providers. They received an award that recognized their years of service. They were also gifted donated items from the many local businesses. Thank you, providers. Our communities need you.

This is exactly what we feared and warned against on the House Floor. As I talk to my local job creators, the overbearing PFML legislation is the number one topic of concern. #mnleg