Melissa Hortman believed in a simple mantra: LFG.
We continue to say it, because we continue to do the hard work and center Minnesotans in our work, the same way she always did.
Her memory, her mantra, her mentorship. Melissa is with us, always.
Today marks one year since Melissa and Mark Hortman were killed in a horrific act of political violence.
Both of them, along with their dog Gilbert, lived lives defined by their service to others.
We miss them every day. May we all work to honor their legacy.
Melissa Hortman, along with Mark and Gilbert, all lived lives of incredible service.
As the anniversary of their assassination approaches, may we remember them, honor them, and continue the work that they devoted their lives to.
This year has been hard without Melissa. But we can take comfort and inspiration in her legacy as a model of the Minnesotan civic spirit.
She dedicated her life to helping her neighbors. I'm better for having known her. Minnesota is better because of her. https://t.co/vIjT2YSpdL
Sunday marks one year since the assassination of Melissa and Mark Hortman, along with their dog Gilbert.
The Saint Paul City Council just unanimously passed a resolution honoring their lives and legacy.
The city has proclaimed Sunday ‘Mark, Melissa, and Gilbert Hortman Day.' 💚
This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave Minnesotans who have lost their lives in defense of this country.
May we continue building a nation worthy of their sacrifice.
The legacy of Minnesota House Republicans: “Pharmaceutical lobbyists can pop the champagne.”
If the GOP is fighting for the interests of Big Pharma, they probably aren't fighting for you.
Last night, the House passed a major DFL anti-fraud bill that:
✅Hires more investigators and prosecutors to fight Medicaid fraud
✅Stiffens penalties and makes it easier to prosecute fraudsters
✅Unlocks a 3-to-1 federal funding match for anti-fraud efforts
A six-year-old who was shot and wounded at Annunciation is now struggling with long-term health effects from the bullet shrapnel inside his body:
“Lead poisoning from a bullet from a school shooting.
That is a story that would only happen in America. Happy 250th anniversary."
Hard to overstate the volume and energy of this crowd outside the House chamber, as supporters have been chanting and cheering for nearly 2 hours.
We are so proud to stand with these Minnesotans. All we’re asking for is a fair vote. Why is that something the GOP is so scared of?
Minnesotans deserve action on legislation to get dangerous weapons off our streets. I stand with @mnhouseDFL legislators who are demanding that Speaker Demuth hold a vote.
Minnesotans deserve action on legislation to get dangerous weapons off our streets. I stand with @mnhouseDFL legislators who are demanding that Speaker Demuth hold a vote.
Once again, Republicans have chosen the gun lobby over the safety and lives of Minnesotans.
We aren’t done fighting. Not at all. But every Minnesotan deserves to know that every Republican just blocked comprehensive gun safety legislation.
.@SenTinaSmith has arrived at the Minnesota Capitol to meet with families from the Annunciation shooting and stand in support of gun violence prevention legislation that Republicans are currently blocking on the House floor.
It’s time to hold the vote.
Minnesota's largest safety-net hospital is at risk of shutting down as early as next month.
The closure of Hennepin County Medical Center would be a catastrophe for the entire state, especially rural Minnesota.
We're taking action at the Capitol to make sure HCMC can stay open.
New reporting reveals RFK Jr. is exploring banning certain SSRIs, potentially barring drugs like Zoloft, Prozac and Lexapro.
Decades of research shows SSRIs are safe and effective.