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.

Trump is returning to the White House with a slate of cabinet nominees, including extreme conservatives, billionaires, and underqualified loyalists, with plans to implement a Project 2025 agenda. Here are the facts about Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees and what you need to know. 

From a full legislative session – where our progressive leaders fought to deliver victories for Minnesota’s working families – to the 2024 general election, where Minnesotans stood firm at the ballot box to defend our communities and build a better Minnesota for everyone, it’s been a whirlwind of a year.

During the 2024 elections, Minnesotans stood up once again to fight for our communities and deliver victories, big and small, from the United States Congress to our local state parks, which will keep Minnesota values at the forefront.