This week marked Trump’s first 100 days in the Presidential office. Trump’s term thus far has been catastrophic for working families across the country who rely on federal funding and programs to keep schools strong, families healthy, and an economy they can afford to participate in. 

​During the address, the Governor delivered a powerful message: Minnesota will not be dragged down by the chaos emanating from Donald Trump’s federal actions and Minnesota conservatives complicity. Trump and Minnesota conservatives plan to gut essential programs that Minnesotans rely on, like Medicaid, while cutting taxes for billionaires is not just reckless – it’s hurting working families across the state. In his speech, Governor Walz reaffirmed his commitment to protecting Minnesotans and continuing to build a state that protects and prioritizes everyone – not just the wealthy and corporations.

In a devastating move for working families across the country and in Minnesota, Donald Trump  announced a sweeping set of new tariffs on imported goods. These tariffs are among the largest in U.S. history, and economists warn they could cost the average American up to $3,800 per year in higher prices.

Donald Trump is dismantling the Department of Education, threatening funding for Minnesota schools, students, and teachers. His cuts could impact over 937,000 kids, slash special education services, and make higher education less accessible.

During a speech to Congress, Donald Trump touted his plan to make drastic cuts to the programs Minnesotans rely on, like Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, slashing health care funding to finance trillions in tax breaks for big corporations and billionaires like Elon Musk. Meanwhile, corporate greed continues driving up costs, forcing Minnesota’s working families to pay the price.

A letter published by a handful of conservatives in the Minnesota Legislature revealed that more than 85% of the Minnesota GOP support Donald Trump’s plan to gut access to health care, Medicaid, and social services while handing out trillions in tax breaks to big corporations and the ultra-wealthy. 

For Black History Month we’re honoring the trailblazing Black women of the Minnesota Legislature who are making change every day in elected office by advocating for their communities and a better Minnesota for all of us. Here are a few of the change-making women who are paving the way for future generations.

Starting January 1, more than a dozen new measures take effect, bringing greater protections for concert ticket buyers, a higher statewide minimum wage, expanded rights for renters, and lower health care costs.

Here’s a glimpse at some key laws now in effect in 2025.