The public safety bills we passed this year address current crimes, take important steps to reduce gun violence, provide resources for suspect apprehension, support officer recruitment, invest in prevention & rehabilitation, and more!
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“We applaud the Carver County Library Board of Advisors on their decision to decline to remove “Gender Queer” from their shelves. The decision by the Carver Library Board is a victory for free speech and intellectual freedom.” -MN House Queer Caucus

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Proud to represent a community whose department had no issue with new SRO language, since they already operate this way. Glad to see this same clarity moving across the state!

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“As the AG made clear…this restriction does not apply when used to prevent bodily harm or death, and the test for reasonable force is unchanged by the new law…Holds used in emergency situations will not subject SROs or other staff to liability.”

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Sometimes the real stories of being trans and transitioning get lost in the weeds of NYT coverage, political moments, and activism.

The best activism you could ever do as a trans person si living your life joyfully.

Congrats to this trans dude. This is why we transition.

Please hold my election certificate while I figure out how to live in the 1950s. 😉

I’m incredibly honored to serve on the board of Queer Equity Institute to further civic engagement & leadership in the #LGBTQIA2S + community!

In case anyone is wondering- I love hearing stories about your kids getting excited about free breakfast and lunch this year! Send them my way and have a GREAT school year!!!🍎

Our future leaders are heading #BackToSchool this year with amazing improvements to their learning environment! #FullBellies increase focus & mood. Enjoy the school year happier & healthier, kiddos! 🍎

Capitalizing on fear, one-termer Elliott Engen blames horrific sexual assault on political party while law enforcement seeks justice using funds he voted against. Wow.

Everything about his post is a whole new level of low. Gross opportunistic lies at the expense of victims.

This is a lie. I don’t know what bills he’s talking about. The public safety bill the DFL passed this year (w/o his support) does the following related to sexual assault & was supported by victim groups, including MNCASA & Violence Free MN:

If you’re looking for a state that’s leading on climate, protecting reproductive rights and gender-affirming care, investing in our kids and families, and so much more, then come on over to Minnesota.
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People want to live where their rights are protected and their families are supported.

That’s Minnesota.

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Maybe one solution could be NOT voting against:

-Gun safety
-Child care funding
-Reproductive rights
-Tax cuts for working families
-Funding for our public schools
-Combatting climate change
-Protecting consumers

Just a lifelong suburbanite, but what do I know? #mnleg

Tackling the opioid epidemic requires a multifaceted approach. From harm reduction measures to recovery supports, the #mnleg did some amazing bipartisan work this session! The Council of State Governments

Happy #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek ! This week is meant to celebrate nonbinary people everywhere.

So thankful to be on the The Council of State Governments Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee at the Midwestern Legislative Conference! We ran into some friends from MN and made new friends from neighboring states. Proud to share our #mnleg success with colleagues! #DemsInDetroit

While many today celebrate freedom and independence, we must remember the freedom and independence stolen from others. We do this not to be sad, but to honor ancestors and ensure we don’t repeat history. Celebrate resilience and persistence, the work’s not done! #Solidarity

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I love most of my job as a legislator. Being isolated for hours on end with colleagues who scream at you for existing is not pleasant. @leighfinke crushed it and I’m so thankful to do this work under her Queer Caucus leadership. #AlwaysPride 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

The #mnleg Queer Caucus statement on the backwards ruling from #SCOTUS . Don’t worry, MN. We will keep showing up and protecting our residents through meaningful legislative change! #AlwaysPride 🏳️‍🌈