Fun Fact - Did you know that eggs are one of the most in-demand items at food shelves? #minnesota #foodwaste #eggs
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LAWSUIT UPDATE: Elon Musk waited until the last minute to try to stop our law banning nudification technology, and now he's paying the consequences. Our ban WILL take effect August 1. #ElonMusk #Minnesota #MNLeg
Starting August 1, Minnesota will ban AI technology that creates fake nude images without consent, while providing victims a path to justice, and holding companies who facilitate this abuse accountable. #AI #BigTech
Beginning August 1, Minnesota begins to close a chapter that has stayed open for 50 years. Veterans of the Secret War in Laos fought alongside American soldiers but have been denied recognition. Now, at long last, their service will receive the honor and recognition it has always deserved. #Veterans
FIGHTING FRAUD: Starting August 1, our new law goes into effect to add investigators, prosecutors, and stronger tools to our fight against Medicaid Fraud. #MedicaidFraud #MNLeg
Elon Musk is suing to overturn Minnesota's first-in-the-nation ban on nudification technology, but we stand by our law passed almost unanimously in the Minnesota legislature. #MNLeg #Minnesota #ElonMusk
In response to xAI’s lawsuit attempting to block implementation of HF 1606, Senator Erin Maye Quade released the following statement: “It’s sad that the creators of nudification technology would rather protect their ill-gotten profits than protect us from image-based sexual abuse. ➡️ #ElonMusk
Elon Musk’s company sues Minnesota over new law to bar manipulated images to fake nudity
Minnesota’s anti-nudification law is supposed to take effect on Saturday. It is being challenged in federal court by a company led by Elon Musk.
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On June 14, Senator John Hoffman and his family answered the door because of a law enforcement uniform they thought they could trust. Instead, at the door was a man intending to carry out evil.
Update on the Prediction Market Ban Lawsuit: We are proud to have made Minnesota the first state in the country to pass a law prohibiting prediction markets (shoutout to @senjohnmarty.bsky.social for authoring this bill in the Senate).
The Trump administration has canceled hundreds of millions in projects in Minnesota, and you are taking the hit. Today, federal officials admitted that these funds were cut because...we didn't vote for him. Minnesotans deserve lower costs, not higher utility bills because of political grudges.
On Thursday, the man who assassinated Speaker Melissa and Mark Hortman and attempted to murder Senator John Hoffman, his wife Yvette and daughter Hope, was sentenced to two life sentences plus forty years for the attacks. Senator Majority Leader Erin Murphy released the following statement.
@umnmorris.bsky.social continuing to do super rad stuff!
More affordable, renewable fertilizer and farmland-friendly solar energy: Senators Putnam and Kupec toured the University of Minnesota-Morris' West Central Research and Outreach Center that is making both possible for Minnesota farmers. Here's a little bit about what they learned. #mnleg
MnDOT needs your help! Share your feedback on the Greater Minnesota Transit Plan to help improve our public transit. #publictransit #ruralminnesota #mnleg
More affordable, renewable fertilizer and farmland-friendly solar energy: Senators Putnam and Kupec toured the University of Minnesota-Morris' West Central Research and Outreach Center that is making both possible for Minnesota farmers. Here's a little bit about what they learned. #mnleg
Nitrous oxide (also known as “laughing gas”) is a greenhouse gas emitted during fertilizer application, so the University’s efforts to reduce those emissions are very important.
@senatordoronclark.bsky.social and Senator Putnam visited the U of M St. Paul to learn about the environmental issues caused by agricultural production, and new solutions they're working on! #mnleg #senatedfl
Minnesota ranks #5 in America's Top States for Business 2026! We placed top ten in quality of life, infrastructure, and economic environment. We're proud of our accomplishments in the Senate to support business owners across the state. #minnesota #cnbc #mnleg
Coming soon: Happy Hour for Minnesota's seniors in nursing homes and long-term care facilities! Thanks to legislation authored by Senator John Hoffman, seniors will be able to have happy hour and other social events with alcoholic beverages beginning August 1. #nursinghomes #happyhour #mnleg
Property Tax refund applications are due by August 15th! This year the Senate DFL secured $150 Million in property tax refunds for Minnesota homeowners! Check eligibility online and track your refund at revenue.state.mn.us/property-tax-refund #mnleg #minnesota #propertytaxrefund #DFL
When it comes to prediction markets, #Minnesota comes out on top. Why? Because we are the first state in the country to pass a law prohibiting these markets. #predictionmarkets #mnleg
@senatordoronclark.bsky.social and Senator Putnam visited the U of M St. Paul to learn about the environmental issues caused by agricultural production, and new solutions they're working on! #mnleg #senatedfl
Paid Leave was an historic accomplishment of the 2023 legislative and is delivering exactly what it was designed to do: give workers the time they need to care for themselves and their families in life's most critical and precious moments without sacrificing their economic security #Minnesota #mnleg
Cuts of $1.4 billion a year to health insurance in the Big Republican Budget Bill are affecting everyone. #healthinsurance #HR1
Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate 250 years, may we recommit ourselves to the enduring ideals of liberty, equality, and democracy, and continue the work of building a country that lives up to those values for all people.
The Sprint Medic pilot program is helping paramedics reach rural emergencies faster, improving access to lifesaving care for Minnesotans when every minute counts. We're proud of this law championed by Senator Judy Seeberger in 2024, and it's exciting to see the program already delivering results.
July is Disability Pride Month. We celebrate the strengths, leadership, and contributions of people with disabilities, and reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and ensuring every Minnesotan can fully participate and thrive in their community. #DisabilityPrideMonth #mnleg
JULY 1: Minnesota has new laws and new protections! From fraud prevention and accountability to protecting access to health care, we're proud of the work we accomplished this legislative session. Here are some of the laws going into effect on July 1. #minnesota #mnleg #dfl
Minnesota will continue to be a place where everyone has the freedom to learn, grow, and belong. 🏳️⚧️💙 #mnleg #minnesota #SCOTUS