Right now, Minnesota is showing the country you don't win elections to bank political capital – you win elections to burn political capital and improve lives.
Today, I signed a bill into law providing free school breakfast and lunch for Minnesota students.
It’s a historic, bipartisan win that means no kid will go hungry at school – and that Minnesota is one step closer to being the best state in the county to grow up.
Today, I signed a bill into law restoring voting rights for over 55,000 formerly incarcerated people – the largest expansion of voting rights in Minnesota in half a century.
Minnesota will continue to lead in the fight to keep our elections safe, free, and fair for all.
you may ask yourself “why is a sewer district tweeting at 1:16 in the morning” and you may ask yourself “why am i awake reading sewer district tweets at 1:16 in the morning” and it is then in that moment that you realize
Look, pundits & pollsters & political leaders will talk about a LOT of things tonight, but let’s be clear: young people show up, turn out, and work hard as hell.
Student organizing matters, and @USGumn just ran one of the most successful outreach programs in UMN history.
RTMFV.
The Senate DFL Caucus is thrilled to announce that we have FLIPPED THE MN SENATE! Minnesota's voters made it abundantly clear that they want to end the gridlock and move Minnesota forward. We celebrate this victory and are ready to get to work! #flipMNsenate
As a former regent at @UMNews I am watching the train wreck regarding @IBT_320 …things are about get real bad and the Board of Regents doesn’t have it on their agenda tomorrow or Friday…WTF?
Second: I’m calling on governors to pardon simple state marijuana possession offenses. Just as no one should be in a federal prison solely for possessing marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either.
First: I’m pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. There are thousands of people who were previously convicted of simple possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My pardon will remove this burden.
As I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.
Today, I’m taking steps to end our failed approach. Allow me to lay them out.
HAPPENING NOW: a ‘Campus Safety Forum’ at the University of Minnesota, featuring Mayor Frey, UMN President Gabel, and the Chiefs of Police for Minneapolis and UMN.
If you want to watch the livestream: https://t.co/95NYYxK4fB