'House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson talked about Hortman’s love of trees and referenced a Greek proverb about how a “society grows great when old men and women plant trees knowing that they will never get to sit under their shade.” The moments were terribly sad but also moving — a strong sign that Hortman’s legacy will endure.'

As leaders return to the Capitol, Melissa Hortman’s legacy endures
By Rochelle Olson
The Minnesota Star Tribune
https://www.startribune.com/mn-melissa-hortman-quinn-hughes-social-services-fraud/601583256?utm_source=gift

#mnleg #Minnesota #LawmakerShootings

First day of the #Minnesota Legislative Session opened in a good way along with our allies at the Rise and Repair alliance. We’re grateful for their leadership on legislative proposals to protect the land, water, and Indigenous rights.

The Three Waters team is actively pursuing legislator support for two bills that would help protect MN from the risks of oil #pipelines. Join our meeting next Thursday to learn more about our legislative initiatives.

The afternoon honored the late Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark; as well as Senator John Hoffman who returned to session, following the assassination attacks last June. May this legislative season celebrate their service, reckon with their loss, and advance protections for all Minnesotans.

#WaterIsSacred #WaterIsLife #HonortheTreaties #mnleg

SBA Suspends Thousands of Minnesota Borrowers as Critics Warn of Systemic Fraud Risks
#Minnesota #SBA #FraudAlert #MNLeg #SmallBusiness #PublicFinance #GovTimWalz #EconomicNews #Bloomberg #Reuters

https://www.btcnewse.com/2026/01/sba-suspends-thousands-of-minnesota.html

I am so excited that Jess is running! District43B deserves a representative that actually cares about them, and we need more climate and clean air champions at #mnleg! (also i made her logo and i love it)

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2a7illq7eufhlhhkh73ccgc4/post/3m76atowe3c26

DFL keeps Minnesota Senate control as parties split 2 special elections
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/04/voters-in-two-special-elections-decide-minnesota-senate-party-control

#mnpol #mnleg #ElectionResults Minnesota

"The Minnesota House of Representatives is back to an even 67-67 split after Democrat Xp Lee won a special election Tuesday to fill the seat left by slain DFL leader Melissa Hortman. …

"Lee has said he wants to expand state-sponsored health insurance, invest in public education and would support limits on assault-style weapons."
https://www.startribune.com/voters-head-to-the-polls-in-special-election-to-fill-slain-rep-melissa-hortmans-seat/601471472?utm_source=gift

#mnpol #mnleg #Minnesota

“To our lawmakers and people in power, who the hell is going to do something? Who is going to make meaningful change and take tangible steps to break the cycle this moment,” [mother, nurse, and newborn intensive care unit supervisor Malia] Kimbrell said, reading from a statement.

“Do we need improved mental health support in our schools and communities? Yes. Please fund the hell out of that. Do we need improved measures on background checks and identifying potential risks? Absolutely make it happen,” she said. “There are many ways we can do better for our kids.”
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/09/04/malia-kimbrell-mother-of-vivian-st-clair-calls-for-ban-on-semiautomatic-rifles

#Minneapolis #mnleg #GunViolence #ChurchShooting

"It’s much easier to focus on emotional hot buttons, however, and that’s why I’m picking on e-bikes."
https://www.startribune.com/ramstad-note-to-minnesotas-next-governor-get-rid-of-e-bike-subsidies/601392610?utm_source=gift

#mngov #Minnesota #mnleg #ebikes

Melissa Hortman Didn’t Play Republican Games

https://badfaithtimes.com/melissa-hortman-didnt-play-republican-games/
#mnleg

On today's (6/11) show - Goodbye #BrianWilson (Mike Love sucks). Update from LA. They have a logistics/cost problem. Lies against Walz. Attacking the farm workers. #IowaPolitics #JeffStein! The Macbeth Curse?!? High-priced land! Stubby stopped! #mnleg updates. Books win! https://soundcloud.com/user-587903571/the-matt-mcneil-show-june-11-2025

Today's visit between Brett and the @mnreformer's Patrick Coolican focused on the #mnleg finishing their special session, what bills got passed, what was in them, and did anyone win or lose. #Spotlight Interview! https://soundcloud.com/user-587903571/patrick-coolican-with-brett-june-10-2025

On today's (6/10) show - Eats! The occupation of LA, Day 2. Trump's march to authoritarianism. Evil is lining up. Tulsi pleasures Vlad. Iowa's war against freedom. Movie theaters of the past. Convenience or laziness? @mnreformer's Patrick Coolican. #mnleg update. A question. https://soundcloud.com/user-587903571/the-matt-mcneil-show-june-10-2025

A busy two-day special session continues at the #mnleg! https://minnesotareformer.com/2025/06/09/the-minnesota-legislature-convenes-today-for-a-21-hour-special-session-heres-what-they-plan-to-do/

On today's (6/9) show - Graduation! Dictatorship USA! The beginning of the end of this country. US Military on US soil, going after US citizens. Shoot first, cops. Stupid roundup! Deflamation! #mnleg, speical session edition. Hate is just hate. Koo Koo Kroll! https://soundcloud.com/user-587903571/the-matt-mcneil-show-june-9-2025

On today's (6/5) show - Just the tip! Pond scum vs. smelly fungus...FIGHT! SCOTUS ruled 9-0, twice! Elon rats out the GOP. Bad flights! Is a compromise possible in the #mnleg? GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun stops by! More slap fighting! https://soundcloud.com/user-587903571/the-matt-mcneil-show-june-5-2025

I used this form this morning to message MN legislators about transportation bill negotiations, which will likely need a special session. These points need pressure from all parts of the state, and I added my own to request they restore funding to the Northern Lights Express to Duluth, Amtrak Borealis improvements, and commit to reviving and expanding Northstar to St. Cloud and elsewhere
#MNastodon #mnleg
https://movemnaction.org/take-action-defend-transit-climate-progress-as-transportation-negotiations-continue/

A look at the #mnleg session that was with @mnreformer's #PatrickCoolican! He joined Brett to talk about the politics behind the scenes and where the unfinished bill rests right now. #Spotlight Interview! https://soundcloud.com/user-587903571/brett-johnson-with-patrick-coolican-52025

Sorry for the delay in getting Michael Brodkorb's interview posted from yesterday. We talked about the #mnleg not getting done (we were right!) and then the Minnesota @Vikings schedule. IF JJ stays healthy and IF that O line is better, 14-3. #Spotlight Interview! https://soundcloud.com/user-587903571/matt-mcneil-with-michael-brodkorb-5-19-25

On today's (5/9) show - More measles! Another MAGA kook! Dollar plunging. MAGA are really an abuser. No truck zone. Messi situation! Flee and be caught. Fighting for the workers. #mnleg update! Mouse droppings and lukewarm sliders! #ElvisCostello https://soundcloud.com/user-587903571/the-matt-mcneil-show-5-9-25