Kathy Hochul making a weak plea for wealthy people who have left New York (to red states like Florida) to come back to pay their high taxes to fund failing (unaccountable) social programs:
“I need people who are high net worth to support the generous social programs we have in our state. Some patriotic millionaires who stepped up. Ok! Cut the me the checks. But if you want to supportive, maybe the first step should be go down to palm beach and see who you can bring back home
KARE 11 uncovered allegations of forged signatures, fake billing and millions in taxpayer dollars at risk under the Housing Stabilization Services program. https://t.co/AZTOTODgQc
WATCH: Leader Niska is repeatedly interrupted as he calls for a vote on HF20 just hours after audio of a private conversation between Attorney General Keith Ellison and individuals later implicated, and in some cases convicted, in the Feeding Our Future scandal was made public. Some of these individuals later donated to his campaign.
Every Democrat voted NO on HF20, a bill to increase transparency in the Attorney General’s office. Why?
This huge scandal broke yesterday, and there's apparently been no mainstream coverage.
Imagine if a Republican attorney general met with people who were suing the state, pledged support to "fight" his own client on their behalf, and then got a bunch of contributions from them.
BREAKING: Hennepin County Judge Edward Wahl dismisses with prejudice Assistant Minneapolis police chief Katie Blackwell's lawsuit against Alpha News.
"Today is a great day. It is a complete victory for Liz Collin, JC Chaix, Alpha News, and the First Amendment," says Alpha News attorney @CWMadel
Blackwell sued Alpha News over her depiction in "The Fall of Minneapolis."
Sleeper #mnleg Story of the Week:
House Democrats split over a simple gesture of respect for law enforcement.
Several members either voted no or abstained from a non-controversial vote to allow LEOs to keep their old badges.
No innocent or benign explanation was offered.
WATCH: ‘They went from Airbnb to Airbnb because they were afraid to stay in one place for too long’: Trooper Ryan Londregan’s attorney Chris Madel urges legislators to pass a bill protecting the personal information of police officers
It's been a busy week at the Capitol, where House Republicans continue working to help the people of our state by advancing bills citizens want. Meanwhile, Gov. Walz proposes cutting education and House Democrats are clinging to their Trump Deflection Strategy.
Had a great night out in Maple Grove door knocking for John Bristol. Lots of good connections and people saying that they can’t afford the DFL trifecta and are looking for change. Great member participation and fantastic volunteers!