Tag: Julia Coleman
Minnesota lawmakers sign brief asking Supreme Court to uphold law banning...
House Speaker Lisa Demuth is among a group of 20 female Minnesota legislators attaching their names to a landmark case headed to the Supreme...
Former NFL reporter Michele Tafoya considering U.S. Senate run
It’s been less than a week since Democrat U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced she will not run for reelection in 2026. And...
Impact of new mandates a major concern for school districts and...
The Senate Education Policy Committee recently heard from local school officials about the impacts new mandates are having on schools. Led by Sen. Julia...
Most Minnesota students still not meeting proficiency standards in reading or...
For the second year in a row, a majority of Minnesota students aren’t proficient in reading or math.
Results from the 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment...
‘Zionists should f– off’: Sen. Maye Quade staffer under fire for...
A staffer for Minnesota Sen. Erin Maye Quade remains an employee in the DFL caucus after publicly attacking one of its senior members and...
‘Ban on book bans’ included in education bill passed by DFL...
A proposed statewide “ban on book bans” in public schools and libraries is just one of about 100 new provisions contained in a DFL-backed omnibus education...
GOP senator accuses DFL colleagues of ‘playing politics’ with her straw...
Could a bill that a Minnesota senator introduced and advanced with bipartisan support through a committee in the legislature last year have prevented the murder last month of two Burnsville police officers...
Dems scoff at paid family leave proposal’s impact on small businesses
There was no disagreement among DFLers and Republicans on the Senate floor Monday over whether Minnesota workers across all industries want and need expanded...
‘We’re incredibly pro-life’: State lawmaker rejects doctor’s abortion advice
Minnesota’s youngest state senator was encouraged by doctors to have an abortion earlier this year. She rejected their advice and happily gave birth to...
Chanhassen mayor tables proclamation urging Gov. Walz to open businesses and...
A proclamation introduced at a Chanhassen City Council meeting this week that urged support for Gov. Tim Walz to relax restrictions on local businesses...