Sometimes you just have to gush. Earlier this week, the Minnesota legislature completed its first 2023 session, sending what’s become known as the state’s “One Budget” to the desk of governor Tim Walz. On Wednesday, he signed the massive $72 billion enactment into law.
YES! I JUST did a TikTok about this yesterday, and sent it out as a video post to my paid subscribers at almost the same moment you sent this this morning. This MN session is really worth celebrating and amplifying, because folks should see and really understand what Democrats will do when given the power to do so (and no Manchinema to obstruct it.) Incredible! Thanks so much for writing about it!
I predict we'll see more and more of a seismic shift between red and blue states. The Blue Team will promote every issue Team Red opposes, and we'll indeed have Two Americas. Vote BLUE in '24 so we can begin to reclaim our country.
Very proud Minnesotan, here! Watching government ACTUALLY work for the people they represent shouldn't feel so out-of-the ordinary, but here we are. It's amazing. I'll take it. And, I'll continue to support the amazing, diverse, powerful progressive caucus working at the capitol to make this state a great and safe place to live for EVERYONE.
The national Democratic Party should be crowing about this every chance they get. The news loves it's old, tired "Democrats in disarray" trope, and this proves that Dems can do great things, even when there's some argument about the details.
Very grateful to live in Minnesota, and so proud of everything our representatives have accomplished! It's very sad to watch the opposite things happening in Wisconsin, which wasn't that different from us not too long ago. Thanks for this great write-up.
I am so proud to be a Minnesotan! We are an island up here in the northern Midwest! It’s about time we used our money for the good of our citizens! If only they could have done something about our cold winters!!
YES! I JUST did a TikTok about this yesterday, and sent it out as a video post to my paid subscribers at almost the same moment you sent this this morning. This MN session is really worth celebrating and amplifying, because folks should see and really understand what Democrats will do when given the power to do so (and no Manchinema to obstruct it.) Incredible! Thanks so much for writing about it!
I predict we'll see more and more of a seismic shift between red and blue states. The Blue Team will promote every issue Team Red opposes, and we'll indeed have Two Americas. Vote BLUE in '24 so we can begin to reclaim our country.
Wowzers. Thank you for a shot of hope and optimism this morning. It's almost enough to make me consider a move to the frozen north.
Very proud Minnesotan, here! Watching government ACTUALLY work for the people they represent shouldn't feel so out-of-the ordinary, but here we are. It's amazing. I'll take it. And, I'll continue to support the amazing, diverse, powerful progressive caucus working at the capitol to make this state a great and safe place to live for EVERYONE.
The national Democratic Party should be crowing about this every chance they get. The news loves it's old, tired "Democrats in disarray" trope, and this proves that Dems can do great things, even when there's some argument about the details.
As a proud Minnesotan, DFL member, and mother of a trans daughter, I am most pleased with the trans refuge law.
Very grateful to live in Minnesota, and so proud of everything our representatives have accomplished! It's very sad to watch the opposite things happening in Wisconsin, which wasn't that different from us not too long ago. Thanks for this great write-up.
I am so proud to be a Minnesotan! We are an island up here in the northern Midwest! It’s about time we used our money for the good of our citizens! If only they could have done something about our cold winters!!
Thank you for this extensive summary and good news, which the MSM news cycle doesn't seem to be covering.
The country could be something better. Here’s a great blueprint.
Looking at this from the hellscape that is Texas…………Minnesota looks like Nirvana. If only they did t have 8 months of winter. LOL
Woohoo! Congratulations Minnesota! Maybe the memory of George Floyd helped inspire them!
Have you taken a close look at Colorado? I believe many of these items were passed last year by our own Dem trifecta and some this year.
Incredible - KUDOS TO MINNESOTA!!!!!!!
Minnesota is a great place to live (we've been here since 1972). You should join us!
GO MN!!!!