Thread by @mnhouseDFL

🧵🧵🧵 In 2023, House DFLers were committed to solving big challenges, creating opportunities for people to succeed, and making our state work better for everyone. In numerous ways, we delivered. [1/many] #mnleg

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After the Dobbs decision, House DFLers quickly secured reproductive freedom by passing the PRO Act. #mnleg

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Students do better in the classroom when they aren’t hungry. We passed legislation providing free meals at Minnesota schools. #mnleg

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We established a 100% by 2040 Clean Energy standard to combat the climate crisis and create new jobs. #mnleg

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Shortly after we convened the 2023 session, we passed the fastest tax conformity bill ever, expeditiously delivering $100 million in tax cuts. #mnleg

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Democrats worked together to quickly provide $50 million to support people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. #mnleg

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We restored the vote to 55,000 formerly incarcerated people, representing the largest expansion of voting rights in the last half-century #mnleg

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We unlocked over $315 million worth of federal funds from the Infrastructure Investment and
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We responded to Minnesotans calling on us to take action to prevent the increasing thefts of catalytic converters on vehicles. #mnleg

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Democrats passed Drivers Licenses for All legislation, ensuring all drivers, regardless of their immigration status, are licensed, insured, and educated on the rules of the road. #mnleg

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In commemoration of June 19 as the official end of slavery in the United States, we established Juneteenth as a state holiday. #mnleg

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Too many Minnesotans are struggling with food insecurity, and food shelves are struggling to meet demand. In response, DFLers provided $5 million in emergency food shelf funding.

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Long-standing federal protections for Indigenous children involving custody and placement proceedings are in jeopardy. That’s why Democrats passed the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, protecting Indigenous children from harm and trauma. #mnleg

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While extreme anti-trans legislation is advancing in numerous other states, Minnesota is now a Trans Refuge State, making Minnesota a more welcoming place. #mnleg

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Everyone deserves to be loved, accepted, and valued for who they are. Banning the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy” will improve lives. #mnleg

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DFLers successfully passed the CROWN Act, legislation to prohibit racial discrimination based on natural hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists. #mnleg

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No amount of exposure to lead is safe, and is particularly harmful to children. House DFLers delivered $240 million to remove lead pipes and help ensure everyone has access to safe drinking water. #mnleg

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After over 400 mining workers on the Iron Range were laid off, House DFLers quickly worked to extend unemployment benefits, a critical lifeline for economic security. #mnleg

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With a historic surplus, in March, Governor Walz and DFL lawmakers announced a budget framework that’s balanced and aligns with Minnesotans’ values. The budget outline was announced earlier than any session in recent memory. #mnleg

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Our Agriculture budget delivers comprehensive, innovative ideas to ensure we have both a sustainable food supply and a strong agricultural economy throughout our state. #mnleg

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Our Veterans have served with honor. House Democrats supported veterans and servicemembers with investments in services, job training, and physical and psychological care. #mnleg

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The Climate & Energy budget delivers nearly $250 million to lower the cost of energy, create new good-paying jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping make Minnesota a clean energy leader. #mnleg

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Every child deserves a great start to life. The House DFL Children & Families budget invests in early care and learning, homelessness supports, food security, child welfare, and more. #mnleg

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Our Commerce budget creates a fairer and safer state, protecting Minnesotans from big pharma, big tech, big insurance companies, and predatory lenders #mnleg

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Through our budget and legislation like the Democracy for the People Act, House DFLers strengthened Minnesota elections to help Minnesotans exercise their civic duty to participate in our elections without barriers meant to suppress the vote. #mnleg

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DFLers passed the largest investment in our Environment and Natural Resources in state history, protecting our land, air, water, and wildlife and addressing harmful pollutants. #mnleg

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House DFLers delivered a record investment for Minnesota’s colleges and universities to keep higher education accessible and affordable and to build a skilled workforce. The budget provides free college to students with incomes under $80,000. #mnleg
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From preventing homelessness to creating new pathways to homeownership, DFLers went big in the Housing budget so all Minnesota families have a safe and affordable home. #mnleg

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Our Human Services budget invests in our caring professions, helps our state’s most vulnerable residents, and continues combatting Minnesota’s opioid epidemic. #mnleg

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With legislation containing $2.6 billion worth of capital investments for jobs and local projects throughout the state, Democrats are delivering sorely-needed funding to communities across the state that have been waiting on shovel-ready projects. #mnleg

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House DFLers advanced unprecedented support for workers, including Earned Sick & Safe Time, protections for meatpacking and warehouse workers, and better enforcement against wage theft #mnleg

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Everyone deserves a fair shake at the American Dream. The Jobs budget delivers equitable access to capital, improves our child care system, invests in job training, and improves cultural corridors in the metro area to promote commerce. #mnleg

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The Judiciary budget delivers systemic investments focused on a more just and equitable state, ensuring everyone has access to liberty and justice regardless of income. #mnleg

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Our Legacy budget reflects the will of Minnesotans who, in 2008, voted to pass the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment because all of us want our state to be a great place to live, work, and play. #mnleg

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House DFLers worked to improve Public Safety with a holistic approach to fund law enforcement, victims of crime, juvenile justice reform, and more. #mnleg

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Democrats took groundbreaking action to reduce gun violence. We passed criminal background checks and red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of those who are prohibited from having them and prevent those likely to cause harm from doing so. #mnleg

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House DFLers are delivering historic new investments in education while providing Minnesota schools with sustainable funding to meet the needs of all students. #mnleg

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Minnesota schools have been underfunded for years. By indexing the formula to inflation and tackling cross-subsidies, we ensure our teachers, principals, and administrators have the tools to help our students succeed. #mnleg

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Our State & Local Government Budget addresses years of disinvestment and funding gaps while helping agencies more effectively provide services Minnesotans count on. #mnleg

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The House DFL is committed to lowering health care costs while increasing access to the care people need to live a healthy life. Our Health budget helps ensure all Minnesotans can receive access to quality health care that they can afford. #mnleg

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In our Transportation budget, Democrats made generational investments to champion safety, strengthen communities, create jobs, tackle climate change, and ensure our state’s transportation system is equitable. #mnleg

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DFLers successfully delivered a bill legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis to Governor Walz’s desk. The bill establishes responsible regulation and begins to repair the legacy of racial injustice caused by the failed criminal prohibition. #mnleg

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House DFLers successfully championed Paid Family & Medical Leave. As a result, no longer will working families need to worry about compromising between their paycheck and the welfare of their loved ones. #mnleg

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Finally, House DFLers led the way to deliver the largest tax cut in state history, with $3 billion in tax cuts, credits, direct rebates to Minnesotans, and support for communities. #mnleg

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Our Tax bill reduces child poverty by 1/3, invests in local public safety, cuts property taxes for homeowners and renters, exempts 3/4 of seniors from state taxes on Social Security, and much more. #mnleg

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Now, we will go back to our families, neighborhoods, and communities to talk about how the work that happened at the Capitol will impact people’s lives. We will continue to listen to Minnesotans and talk to people about the things they value most. #mnleg

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We will take Minnesotans’ feedback to the Capitol next year and enact policies that help everyone succeed and live their lives. We will respond to unforeseen challenges, build on our work, and legislate with our values and our hearts. [/end]

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