The Progressive Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor
St. Cloud MN
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Last night I voted YES to put into state law the fundamental right of Minnesotans to make their own reproductive health care decisions without interference from politicians.
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Tonight I will vote YES to ensure all Minnesotans have access to a driver’s license. #DL4ALL
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Our bill to fully fund Minnesota’s special education cross-subsidy was introduced today!
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Minnesota’s current cannabis laws are doing more harm than good - it’s time to legalize, expunge, and regulate!
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St. Cloud, we’re better than fear 🇺🇸
My response to today’s @nytimes article nytimes.com/2019/06/20/us/po…
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That feeling when you wake up at 3:40 AM, and you can’t go back to sleep because you’re too excited about potentially passing a bonding bill, so you shatter your personal best record for fastest half marathon. Let’s do big things today, #mnleg!
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I hate wearing a mask at the gym. But I mask up when I work out to keep businesses open & loved ones safe. Today the Health Committee is hearing the Mask Mandate bill (HF 604). It can be annoying, but we all need to mask up for the financial & physical health of Minnesotans! 🏋🏽♀️😷
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It’s official! @GovTimWalz has signed my bill to reinstate workers compensation benefits for frontline workers who contract COVID-19.
Proud to get this done and have the backs of Minnesota’s 183,000 public safety, healthcare, and childcare workers.
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UNACCEPTABLE: Minnesota’s current counselor-to-student ratio is the 49th in the nation!
We need to support the academic AND mental health needs of our students by providing schools with new funding to hire more than 1,000 new support staff and student counselors.
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I am deeply saddened by the loss of my colleague Senator Jerry Relph. My heart breaks for his loving family. I am so thankful for Jerry’s willingness to work across the aisle with me, and I will always be proud of all we accomplished together for the people of St. Cloud.
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Friendly reminder about who should make decisions about a woman's health care:
✅ 🙋♀️ the woman
✅ 👩⚕️ her doctor
Who should NOT make decisions about a woman's health care:
❌ 👨💼 politicians
❌ 🙅♀️ employers
❌ 💰 insurance companies
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I am honored to announce that I have been appointed Speaker Pro Tempore.
I am prepared to execute the duties of presiding officer, with fairness to my 133 colleagues, in service to the 5.7 million Minnesotans we are trusted to represent.
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The votes are in and I am proud to declare victory!
Thank you to the residents of district 14B for having my back & entrusting me with another term as your State Representative.
I’m fired up & excited to continue working for you at the Capitol! #mnleg
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I’m calling on @drscottjensen to suspend his campaign for governor. How dare he smear the integrity of healthcare workers to score political points.
Jensen’s conspiracy theories endanger lives & undermine our progress against the pandemic. His campaign of lies needs to end. Now.
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I support ensuring all Minnesotans can access 12 weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave. Do you?
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We are at an @amyklobuchar event in IA and my daughter Lily just went on @FoxNews and explained with conviction why this country NEEDS a WOMAN in the White House and why that woman is AMY! #ProudDad
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Just finished marching in the first ever St. Cloud Pride Parade! Overwhelming support for my petition to ban the cruel practice of Conversion Therapy in MN 🏳️🌈
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Feeling fired up after meeting with @amyklobuchar! Amy is an incredible leader who knows how to bring people together, get things done, and win big on Election Day. It’s extremely helpful to have her support & guidance!
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Today I was elected be an Assistant Majority Leader. I’m honored, excited, and ready to get to work! #mnleg
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As we waited for @amyklobuchar’s electrifying speech in Iowa, we met two of her Senate colleagues.
Even in the midst of a competitive campaign, Sen. Harris & Sen. Booker had nothing but words of praise & respect for Amy’s leadership & her ability to bring people together. 💚💙
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Shame on my congressman @RepTomEmmer, whose reckless words and actions to undermine American democracy fanned the flames which led to violence and destruction at the U.S. Capitol. A disgraceful day for our community and country.
I support the democratic process that I have the privilege of engaging in today. However, any violence against law enforcement goes completely counter to this process, and the rule of law that our police are sworn to protect.
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My message to the @stcloudstate men’s hockey team.
Our whole community stands behind you, and we know you will do us proud and bring home that championship. Good luck and GO HUSKIES!!!
@SCSUHUSKIES_MH #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
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A few months ago, Polly called me during a late night on the House floor bummed out and missing her daddy.
To cheer her up, I promised if she’d be brave and have a positive attitude, I’d get a pedicure with her as soon as session adjourned.
Promises made, promises kept. 💅
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THANK YOU to everyone who helped us achieve this massive victory! #mnleg
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As the only elected Dem in Michele Bachmann’s old district, I’ve seen @amyklobuchar’s ability to win in tough places with hard work & sheer grit.
I’m excited to be in IA campaigning with the candidate who has what it takes to defeat @realDonaldTrump & unite our country! #TeamAmy
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It’s time to pass Paid Family and Medical Leave in Minnesota.
We need to ensure working people can keep their job while facing the realities of an illness, a sick child, or an aging parent — increasing access to economic security for everyone.
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Last week I presented my bill to fully fund Minnesota’s special education cross-subsidy.
Minnesota is inflicting $744 million in unfunded mandates on school districts, including $11 million for St Cloud @ISD742.
It’s time to stop passing the buck and start funding our students.
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Today I witnessed the largest comeback in NFL history. @zackstephenson left at halftime, so clearly he was the problem. NFC North champs baby!!! #SKOL
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While Republicans sling partisan cheap shots, @GovTimWalz works with public health experts to save lives. Thousands and thousands of lives.
Thanks to Gov. Walz’s data-driven approach, Minnesota is the 6th safest state in America during the pandemic.
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Finally watched the #DemDebate & saw why reporters at CNN & Wash Post say @amyklobuchar won the debate!
Join me in making a small donation to Amy’s campaign. We need a POTUS who has big ideas to make progress for ppl AND a track record of getting it done! secure.actblue.com/donate/po…
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This is exactly why I specifically asked the Speaker and NOT the Majority Leader.... #predictable ☀️😉☀️
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Today I hosted @MMBCommissioner Erin Campbell for a tour of the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center to advocate for $12M in improvements.
After 30 years of service, the refrigeration system is outdated and operating on thin ice. We can’t risk the refrigeration system dying and bringing hockey programs and community functions to a screeching halt.
We need to make these necessary investments to ensure this key facility remains a local icon for generations to come. 🏒
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8 years ago this week I completed my internship with Congressman Tim Walz. It was a life-changing experience that lit a fire in my heart for public service.
Today @GovTimWalz signed into law my bill for college textbook affordability. I couldn’t be more proud and excited!
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Today I wrote a letter to @GovTimWalz calling for an Executive Order to ensure Minnesota’s frontline responders, from public safety to healthcare workers, can access to workers compensation if they contract COVID-19 in the line of duty.
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Lily and I are embarking on a Daddy-Daughter #RoadTrip the Iowa Caucuses!
We’re serving as Precinct Co-Captains for @amyklobuchar tomorrow 🚘💙💚
#TeamAmy #WinBig
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This pic encapsulates how I feel every time @TinaSmithMN visits St. Cloud.
Tina is an energizer bunny who genuinely listens and works tenaciously hard for Minnesotans. I am proud to cast my vote for her today! #TeamTina
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Minnesota has the third highest teacher retirement age at 66. I’ve introduced legislation (HF 3294) to lower it to 64 and scale penalties for early retirement.
I’m proud to stand with teachers from St. Cloud and all across the state to push for educator pension reform!
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It’s official: I’m running for re-election!
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UPDATE: On Monday @GovTimWalz will sign into law the bill I wrote to help college students save money on textbooks! 📚 💰 🎓
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I am so damn proud to have been part of @amyklobuchar’s presidential campaign team!
Thank you to Amy and her team for your hard work and dedication. You exceeded all expectations and showed the world that Minnesota grit is a force to be reckoned with!
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The bill I co-authored to legalize cannabis for adults in Minnesota will be presented today in the House Commerce Committee.
Minnesota’s current cannabis laws are doing more harm than good - it’s time to legalize, expunge, and regulate!
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BREAKING: My bill to ensure frontline responders who contract COVID-19 can get workers compensation just passed the MN House 130-4!
To our public safety, healthcare, and childcare workers: THANK YOU for the risks you take & the sacrifices you make to protect our communities!
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Today I authored a bill with @_RyanWinkler to allow firefighters access to workers’ comp & other benefits if they are quarantined or get sick due to exposure of COVID-19. Firefighters are the frontline of protecting our communities, and they need to know that we have their backs!
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School was canceled because of the cold, so it’s a stay at home day for us. All of my pre-session zoom meetings will now include a rainbow unicorn. #DadLife
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Today @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan signed my bill to reinstate the workers compensation presumption for frontline workers who contract COVID-19.
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Proud to represent House Democrats at a DFL picnic today in Alexandria with @KaohlyVangHer.
Great turnout and lots of energy to flip seats from red to blue in ‘22!
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It’s official: we’re DFL endorsed!
Thank you to the delegates of @SD14DFL for entrusting me with your endorsement. I’m fired up to continue my service as your state representative!
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Historic weekend for St. Cloud with House DFLers in town for our 2021 caucus retreat. It was an incredible honor to host my colleagues and I was proud to show off the Granite City. Our team is strong, unified, and ready to throw down for working families in the upcoming session!
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One month into session and I couldn’t be more proud of our @mnhouseDFL team.
From expanding access to healthcare, combating climate change, standing up for workers, and tackling racial inequity, House DFL members & staff are working harder than ever to deliver for Minnesotans!
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Mental health investments for students can’t wait. My House DFL colleagues and I have a proposal to hire 1,000+ support personnel like mental health providers, social workers, school counselors & school nurses. We need to support the social, mental, & physical health of students!
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MARRIAGE IS NO EXCUSE FOR RAPE
It’s time to repeal the law exempting spouses from rape charges involving mentally/physically incapacitated victims. How is this still our law in 2019?!
Let’s empower survivors to seek the justice they deserve 💔⚖️ #mnleg
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Today I rose to honor the life and legacy of Sen. Jerry Relph. Jerry was my competitor, my colleague, and my friend. I miss him dearly and I'm so proud of all we accomplished together across partisan lines. Rest in power, Senator.
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I’m going to introduce a bonding bill seeking $4.5 million to renovate, demolish, and construct St. Cloud State’s Education building, Early Learning Center, and Lab School. @stcloudstate (1/2)
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Honored to announce that I have been appointed Vice Chair of the Higher Education Finance Committee.
Minnesota is facing a labor crisis. If we don’t make college affordable, we’ll lose talented people to other states. It’s time for historic investments in our students & faculty.
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Just filed for re-election to continue serving the good people of District 14B in the MN House!
Feeling fired up and ready to work harder than ever to win this race & build on all we’ve accomplished together. Let’s do this!!!
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My day was brightened by a visit from my constituent, and social justice champion, Pastor John Fiscus! He’s here advocating for a bill I co-authored to ban ”conversion therapy”, a cruel and unusual practice that does damage to LGBT youth and belongs in the dustbin of history!
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Couples who knock doors together
Change the world together 🌎 ❤️
So blessed to have a rockstar wife who helps me reach out to constituents even when it feels like 94 degrees on a Friday night! 🔥🔥🔥
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Just finished a second 14 hour day of House GOP filibustering. While Republicans laugh, joke, and jabber, more people in my district get layoff notices as we get closer to a shutdown. It’s time to stop the theatrics and pass the budget deals we agreed to with Senate Republicans.
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Now that the 2019 session is complete, I’m ready to work harder than ever to reach out to my constituents & be accountable to them.
A beautiful evening for door-to-door constituent outreach!
#AccountabilityCounts #DoorstepDemocracy
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Today we shot some campaign commercials. No mudslinging. No name calling. No divisive rhetoric. Just our positive message, focused on the issues and our bold vision for the future of Minnesota. Can’t wait to share them with you soon! 🎥 😊
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People > Profits
ICYMI: Lawmakers in the Minnesota House of Representatives are introducing a bill, authored by St. Cloud DFL Rep. Dan Wolgamott, that would require more safety measures to protect workers in the state's meatpacking plants. lnkr.fm/DwHJq
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The MN House passed criminal background checks on all gun sales!
During debate I stood up for my daughter Lily, who deserves to be safe from school shootings.
We can't stop 100% of gun violence. But this is a common-sense step to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.
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I am 👏so👏damn👏proud👏 to sit by @AliceMann4House on the House floor.
Alice is one of the toughest, smartest, most fearless people I have ever known. As Minnesotans, we are lucky to have her standing up to #BigPharma on our behalf! #ISuoportTheMannPlan #mnleg
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Daddy/Daughter campaign bus trip to Iowa to support our next President, @amyklobuchar! 🚌
Going to Liberty/Justice Dinner where we’ll hear speeches from Amy & all the Dem candidates.
Go Amy! 🇺🇸💙💚
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Being a candidate’s spouse isn’t easy. It takes patience, sacrifice & countless hours of thankless hard work.
Thank you to my wife Nicole and @amyklobuchar’s husband John for all you do to help us succeed. We couldn’t run for office & serve Minnesotans w/o their love & support!
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Coach’s Update: After scoring a bipartisan budget agreement, we’re going into overtime here at the Capitol! I’m working hard to move the ball forward for Minnesotans. #mnleg
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The results are in and it’s clear @amyklobuchar and team delivered for @JoeBiden to #WinBig in MN!
Onward to victory in Nov! @jbuoen
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Every child in MN deserves a world-class education, no matter where they live or what they look like. As you can see, the Senate GOP has prioritized the needs of big corporations ahead of Minnesota’s children 😡 Tell your Senator to #fundourfuture! 🍎👩🏫 #mnleg
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Honored to welcome U.S. Senator @SenTinaSmith to my old stomping grounds at St. John’s University! Appreciate her taking the time to connect with Johnnies and Bennies.
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After watching @amyklobuchar connect with Iowa Dems & inspire them with her rousing speech, it’s obvious Amy is gaining momentum and has now qualified for the Dec #DemDebate!
More and more ppl are supporting Amy bec she can #WinBig against Trump & get things done on Day 1 💙💚🇺🇸
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Breaking news: I’m officially asking Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office.
Trump incited a deadly insurrection on our democracy, and he is clearly unfit to serve. Pence needs to act immediately for the safety of all Americans.
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find someone who looks at you the way I look at @BradTabke in transportation committee 😍
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Just passed my 1st bill through the House with a bipartisan vote of 127-0!
HF 622 improves real estate ad requirements to better enable realtors to be transparent in marketing to customers.
As a Realtor I’m very proud of this bill & thankful for @MinnREALTORS support! 🏡🇺🇸😊
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So damn proud of the @stcloudstate men’s hockey team for all they accomplished in this historic playoff run. They represented St. Cloud on the national stage with grit and class. Thanks for a truly incredible season @SCSUHUSKIES_MH! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
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After an incredible night at the Liberty Justice Dinner in Iowa I couldn’t be more proud to be a constituent of @amyklobuchar and a supporter of her presidential campaign.
Amy K all the way!!! 💚💙🇺🇸 #LJ12
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I’ve co-authored legislation to provide 667,000 frontline workers with bonus checks of up to $1500.
Let’s get this done to support the men and women who risked their physical health to keep Minnesota functioning throughout the pandemic. #mnleg
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UPDATE: Today 22 additional lawmakers signed my letter to @GovTimWalz asking for emergency action to give public safety & healthcare workers access to workers comp if they contract COVID-19 on the job.
Our bipartisan coalition is now 81 Representatives strong, let’s get it done!
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I am proud to report that we passed our first law of the session: a federal tax conformity bill! This delivers over $100 million in tax cuts to a wide variety of individuals, families, & small businesses.
Minnesotans sent us here to get work done for them, and we’re delivering.
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Thanks @LtGovFlanagan for visiting the White Horse in downtown St. Cloud. I’m glad you enjoyed the waffle fries!
I’m proud that the Small Biz Emergency Loans we passed helped the WH survive the pandemic. As winter approaches, we must continue to support our local restaurants!
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With a heart full of gratitude, I am blessed to share the news of my engagement to Erika Mejía. I couldn’t dream of a more wonderful woman to raise a family and spend a lifetime with.
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Proud to share the front page of today’s St. Cloud Times with my new Senator.
Congratulations @AricForMN, let’s do this!!!
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