Hawaiians and surfers use the shaka (made by folding three fingers down while extending the thumb and little finger, and sometimes twisting the wrist) in many ways: to say aloha, for instance.

It could become America’s first official state gesture econ.st/3xRXnKc 🤙

BREAKING: The DEA is attempting to reclassify marijuana from a schedule 1 substance to a schedule 3 substance. This means marijuana would be seen as less dangerous. This is the most largest shift in the DEA’s policy in 50 years. This critical work is being led by President Biden.

Let’s use this day to recommit to addressing MN’s child care affordability crisis ASAP! #mnleg Governor Tim Walz Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan Melissa Hortman Lisa Demuth Erin Murphy Senator Mark Johnson Dave Pinto Brian Daniels Mary K Kunesh 🇺🇸Zach Duckworth🇺🇸 Liz Lee, Rep for MN HD 67A (she/hers) Erin Maye Quade Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn

“Robots in the Rotunda” ft. Eden Prairie Schools Talon Robotics Talon Robotics! 👏 🤖

Thank you Heather Gustafson and Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn for your leadership to protect Minnesotans from predatory lending!

Check me off the list!

Excellent primer on why child care is so expensive, and what we can do about it. (With a cameo from Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn!)

MN workers, businesses, and families need us to pass the #GreatStartMN Child Care Affordability bill! #mnleg

MN legislators are looking to invest this session in quality affordable child care! With the positive budget forecast, Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn and other bill authors are calling for a $500 million investment.

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#GreatStartMN #mnleg

Minnesota will continue to stand as a firewall against nation-wide attacks on reproductive freedom.
 
Every Minnesotan should have the freedom to decide if, when, and how they want to start a family.

My bill to require criminal background checks has closed a big loophole. The next step is to require safe storage and reporting of lost or stolen guns. We can do more to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. Thanks Stephen Montemayor and Star Tribune for the coverage #mnleg

Kristin Bahner Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn makes clear that it’s no longer an option for parents to keep their kids off the internet.

We need the #MNKidsCode to ensure that our kids can access online platforms – with privacy and safety in mind.

Did you know? About 78% of the salt we scatter in Minnesota ends up in our water. One way to salt smarter is to use a 12 oz. coffee mug — that’s enough cover 10 sidewalk squares or a 20-foot driveway.

Childcare affordability is top of mind for kids, families, and #mnleg ! We're grateful for Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn and her leadership on this bill that could reduce childcare costs for MN families as soon as THIS FALL!

#affordablechildcare #GreatStartMN

Happy Lunar New Year from everyone at the Minnesota House DFL!

To my district neighbor and partner in justice, Laurie Pryor, it’s been an honor to serve our communities and state together. Thank you for your leadership and compassion and dedication to the children and families of Minnesota. #MNleg

'We, like most MN families, have juggled caring for our children while working, struggled to balance the cost of child care and housing, and made family planning decisions based on child-care costs.' Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn Grant Hauschild have a plan! 👏👏👏 startribune.com/child-care-cos…

‼️ Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn and Grant Hauschild are parents of young kids, they 100% get what it is like for families struggling to pay for childcare. How lucky are we that they are also in #mnleg ?

We CAN fix this #mnleg !

#affordablechildcare

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Between Steve Cwodzinski, Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, and Laurie Pryor, SD 49 has an awesomely high-powered delegation to #mnleg . Glad to be here to support them tonight!

We're excited to hear more from Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn & Grant Hauschild on their plan to address child care affordability across the state. Check out how much your family would pay under a 7% solution. MyChildCareSavingsMN.com #mnleg

Great coverage by MPR News about the child care and early learning affordability proposal by Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn & Grant Hauschild. Let’s help reduce costs for families, and get young kids off to the #GreatStartMN they deserve too! #mnleg

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So grateful for Sen Grant Hauschild partnership on advancing affordable early care and learning. This issue impacts Minnesotans in the metro, throughout the suburbs and into rural area and we’re committed to reducing out of pocket costs for families! 💪🏻 👶🏼 #GreatStartMN #MNleg