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Rep. Kathy Lohmer Introduces Anti-Choice Legislation.
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016
Last month, House Speaker Kurt Daudt and many Minnesota Republicans joined a rally in St. Paul to protest abortion on the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. At the rally, …
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DFL Committed To Improving Outcomes for Minnesota’s Kids.
Friday, February 19th, 2016
The Minnesota Department of Education recently released the first progress report on the closing of the achievement gaps that exist in Minnesota. The Star Tribune reported that, “In math, more …
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Jason Lewis Under Fire for Being Slightly More Anti-Women than Other Republicans.
Thursday, February 18th, 2016
Jason Lewis, conservative radio personality and Republican candidate for Minnesota’s 2nd congressional district, came under fire this week for inappropriate comments he’d made previously about women on his radio show. …
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Rep. Tim Kelly is “Retiring”.
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016
After eight years in the Minnesota House, Rep. Tim Kelly (R- Red Wing) is calling it quits. He’ll best be remembered for exchanging documents in Lebanon Hills Regional Park with fellow …
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Rep. Murphy Introduces Bill To Make Contraceptives More Accessible.
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
In the lead-up to the Minnesota legislative session, Rep. Erin Murphy has introduced legislation to require insurers to cover 12 months of contraceptives. Despite massive strides made by the Affordable …
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Opportunity Inaction: MN GOP Wants to “Integrate” Minority Groups.
Thursday, February 11th, 2016
Today, Minnesota Republicans announced the “Opportunity in Action” outreach initiative in an attempt to extend the appeal of the GOP beyond its current base of mostly older, white men. In …
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Republican Right to Discriminate Bill Takes Us Backwards.
Wednesday, February 10th, 2016
Representatives Duane Quam (GOP-Byron) and Cindy Pugh (GOP-Chanhassen) recently introduced a “Right to Discriminate” bill under the guise of religious freedom. Their bill would allow any person or business in …
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Sarah Anderson, Republicans have a history of fighting for corporate special interests, not working families.
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016
Tuesday, Rep. Sarah Anderson (GOP-Plymouth) released a statement in response to Governor Dayton’s plan to provide six weeks paid parental leave to state workers. In her statement, she says she …