#TeamKozMN
is honored to recieve the endorsement of the MN Professional Fire Fighters. I am so proud of my bill (passed) to provide mental health support for first responders and Fire fighters. PLEASE WATCH
@jkcarnah
Today isn’t the day for political barbs. I know full well politics is a contact sport, but not today. There aren’t many days off in politics, but today should be one of them. (Especially after Jan 6th, 2021)
You gotta be fricken kidding! Now the Dem want Sen Nicole Mitchell gone, not because of principle, but because they don’t want to lose the seat in a special election. They each are complicit in the abuse of power.
Rep Gillman is a seat mate on the house floor with me. We talked about this attack.
What Rep Finke did is simply wrong and should be condemned unqualified, by all!
RIP Senator Durenberger. I was five when you sent me this letter of congratulations on my citizenship. I display it outside my legislative office.
#teamkozmn
#mnleg
Please pray for our law enforc & fire personal for now & the coming days. This isn't a day for partisan debate. MN's deserve to feel safe. State leaders must use all resources available to protect lives, businesses & neighborhoods and restore order and safety to our communities.
Today we were sworn in for the next
#mnleg
session. (Remotely)Thank you
#Lakeville
for the strong support and most votes of our four campaigns. I will continue to do my best to represent our shared values and priorities. (Even though that seems to be getting harder)
#teamkozmn
Back in the USA! 🇺🇸 Was blessed to visit
#Colombia
the county I was born in & lived in for the 1st five years of my life. Proud to have my family with me, especially to share this trip with my two daughters.
@PROCOLOMBIACO
Democrat Socialist are raising taxes a historic $9.5B With the historic surplus this is shameful to ask more MN’s to to pay more. Regressive taxes such as sales and gas tax increases are even more shameful!
Warmest wishes and thanks
@kstp
Dave Dahl! 43 years is strangely, barley longer than service of longest serving
#mnleg
member. I support Term limits for legislators, but not meteorologists. Congratulations
#davedahl
!
What a chump! What’s the public policy difference between 30 or 33 & 25%. Not much. What the political difference? Trying to survive politically & save face. So much for ‘data driven’ and follow the ‘science’. Show me where 5% more in a church is more dangerous than 10.
School districts need to have more flexibility in choosing learning model- MDH and
@GovTimWalz
should listen to schools and parents before forcing Dakota Co schools to go all distance learning! Student mental health AND education is hurting and will get worse!
#mnleg
this "(White) Christian Nationalist" narrative I hear in St. Paul and in national politics is BS dog whistle. Stand by your faith, regardless of political ideology.
MSNBC says that you're a "Christian nationalist" if you believe our rights come from God.
Well, here's Joe Biden back in 1987:
"My rights are not derived from any government...they're given to me and each of my fellow citizens by our Creator."
Very sweet moment as Leader
@LisaDemuthMN
holds a grandson while her son in law leads the chamber in prayer. A good reminder of our families we cherish & miss during session.
#mnleg
#mngop
Friends, for the past week, best practices was to self quarantine and today, that is still true. Don’t get panicked by news headlines or social media. Life is different, but we will work through the change. Stay well, calm and be kind.
We are Americans first. Today we inaugurate a new President & VP and put the campaign behind. It will be ok and this is a good day for Democracy. Best wishes to Biden/ Harris.
#mnleg
Wow- out campaigning and guy comes to the door, says my name like he knows me.... turns out to be my high school wrestling partner! He just moved to Lakeville. Awesome to reconnect Jeff!
#teamkoz
#AnokaTornadoes
whoa- I deleted a post congratulating Royce White on candidacy/ endorsement. Was not aware of the pattern of financial mismanagement & public record. The endorsement process is broken! I have been at the MN House the final days of session, not at the convention. 1/2
Frustrated by wait times and hassles of scheduling a kids driving exam? Tune into
@KSTP
tonight! We need to provide better service. Current waits are unacceptable and Mn’s deserve better. This is a basic gov’t service that needs to improve.
#tcnt
#mnleg
#teamkoz
@jmileskstp
Wondering if we will get to the Transportation bill tonight ? Ya know the one that has $1.6B in tax increases over the next 4yrs including the Light Rail Tax. My sox are ready for debate.
#mnleg
I am embarrassed as a member of
#mnleg
there is no control of our major cities and this is the 4th night. Mayors and Gov are totally failing us. 4 days in and they are blaming eachother and not plan for quelling riots. I’m sick and sacred for those in the midst of hell.
1st Pan O Prog or 50th it’s a great celebration of
#Lakeville
it’s people and character! Wonderful to see so many friends this week. Humbled by your support & friendships
#teamkoz
#mnleg
All filed for Re-Election & looking forward to getting out and re-connect with families and my
#KozDogs
friends. Today we met Dass, the gentle giant!
#TeamKozMN
#mnleg
‘Things’ and ‘stuff’ doesn’t just magically appear on shelves and in stores. (Or your front step) Trucking and transportation are a key part of our economy.
A crucial link in the supply chain is the trucking industry. But with a severe shortage of drivers to a lack of trucks, experts say it is facing the most challenging labor picture of all.
Should have let the guy talk more. He was not escalating anything
@kare11
We’ve been shown the F word sprayed all over buildings. We need to hear from families that are being harmed too.
Asking the court to make the executive branch circumvent the legislature is horrible precedent and bad for democracy. Glad this judge respects the co equal branches of gov’t and the roles each branch plays. Separately, we need to absolutely reform ch 12 ‘emergency powers’
#mnleg
Today is my Legislative Asst. Last day, had to give him a
@lakevillebrew
shirt and other staff made sure he had carrots lined up. Thank Jason and all our staff for helping us so much and running the office well.
#mnleg
#mngop
What the heck!!? Thanks for the heads up
@GovTimWalz
- First time hearing about another special
#mnleg
session! Not at all mentioned on a legislative update last Thursday.
NEW:
@GovTimWalz
says he plans to call a special session as soon as tomorrow (for when unclear) to pass some emergency relief for people and businesses affected by new
#COVID19
restrictions.
What the heck are we doing ? Passing out of FINANCE committees bills without Fiscal notes?? This is an estimated $Billion tax increase and almost $2B gen fund cost, but we aren’t certain.
#mnleg
bad practice & process
May the Lord Bless and Protect our first responders & police trying to restore peace in Minneapolis tonight. The looting and rioting must NOT be tolerated.!!!
A former Speaker of the House
@KurtZellersMN
warning about using one time $$ for new ongoing spending. Thank you for common sense advice. I support permanent tax reductions/ reform.
#mnleg
#tcnt
As a former
#YR
, I can attest to the value
@minnesotayrs
bring to build the conservative movement in
#mnleg
. We need them as an affiliate group, among others.
I went upstairs for an sandwich. The 12 yr old coworker asked why I was so fancy today? I guess showering, shaving and switching the hoodie for a dress shirt and slacks was a little much for her! Thanks
@SPACC
for having me on your call today.
So far the most partisan State of the State speech I’ve heard. Lacking humility or regard for average hardworking Minnesota families who contribute to the historic surplus. (Plans $10B tax increase)
#tcnt
#mnleg
Sad to learn former State Sen Pat Pariseau passed recently. She was the Senator when I moved to Lakeville. I didn’t have a choice, her yard signs just showed up. Framed 2x4’s! It was an honor to know her and then help
@ThompsonSenate
earn the endorsement after her.
#mnleg
Charlie is listening in on today’s
#mnleg
Transportation committee and keeping an eye on the Capitol mall. I think he wants to run free out there afterwards.
#teamkozmn
#KozDogs
Congressman Lewis
@Jason2CD
has been thoughtful and a leader on Criminal Justice reform. An important bipartisan, issue that can change the future for so many young people. Thank you for working on
#CriminalJustice
reform. It's time to be smarter on crime.
#mn02
In my first-term, I was proud to work across the aisle to bring much-needed reform to our juvenile justice system. Our efforts passed the House unanimously and will give our kids a second chance in life.
#mn02
The convention in
#Lakeville
suddenly became energized with
@TPaw2018
at LNHS. Thanks for being willing to serve MN’s & stepping up for the middle getting squeezed.
#mnleg
It was kinda of a quiet day door knocking in Lakeville until I ran into Tom. He was one of
@NickZerwas
nurses, also gave him a promised run to school in speeding Porsche when nick was 15!
#mngop
#teamkoz
#mnleg
Tom is still a great guy!
Exciting to see my authored bill / law take shape! The Orange Line BRT ground breaking was held today, also recognizing full funding from Feds, state and local partners. Thanks to many that did so much before to get this done.
@MetroTransitMN
#mnleg
#teamkoz
Concerns about
#mnleg
(Dem) proposals for MN Sanctuary State drew a full house for Immigration Town Hall discussion. Thanks to
@MNThinkTank
for hosting & invitation to be on the panel. Clearly the crisis of illegal border crossings now affects all states, including MN.
The Senate, in a bipartisan vote, moved to end Walz emergency COVID powers. But not Lakeville’s current partisan Senator. Time for a new Senator.
@ZachDuckworth
will support constituents & constitutional powers.
Not all policy makers are hyper political, in fact most aren’t (most of the time) Thks
@go4esther
for meeting up today for a conversation. Covid sessions have prohibited getting to know new members She’s a phenomenal person & will (continue to) be a wonderful legislator!
We had the sweetest helper, handing out tootsies rolls with
@KofC
after mass at
@AllSaintsLV
today. Funds raised help those with disabilities, thanks to all who donated around
#lakeville
this weekend.
The line for the Lakeville DQ drive through is wrapped around the building and out to the street. Closes at 10, We’re midway through and feeling good about our chances of getting served.
Today we met w Gov Walz for the (ceremonial) signing of my bill (hf171 & 307) Expanding Metro Mobility service to
#Lakeville
Thank you Don, a constituent, for being there. Don is a big fan of
@thauserkstp
. Thanks for the picture & saying hello Tom.
To my seat mate for 8years- congratulations and thank you! A genuine person, great legislator & awesome mentor to me and others. Thanks Julie for your sacrifices & support too. Always bet with and on this guy! 👇🏼
Today is my last day of session as a State Legislator. To those who live in the area, thank you for the opportunity to work for you the last 20 years. It has been an honor to serve you.
Im looking forward to new adventures and more time with Julie Rohloff Garofalo 😀
Amazingly Democrats claim MN needs to raise taxes by $Billions in this bill and Billions in others because we have problems raising revenue. (We have over $20B in surplus and reserves)
#mnleg
#tcnt
#mngop
Tom, the Gov and public should know cancelled booking for cancelled youth tournaments have cost one Lakeville hotel property about $30k just from lost youth tournaments in the area.
The governor said last week they will reassess competitive sports and other expanded openings around June 20th with the aim of Phase 4 openings possibly before July 4th. That’s the latest info I have...
An honor this morning to attend the commissioning of the new Navy ship USS Minneapolis St Paul with a few
#mnleg
colleagues.
@RepPeteStauber
speaking of northern MN contribution to make the ship.
We are urging Gov Walz to permit our proposal to sell
#wineandbeertogo
at your local restaurants during the closures. We value places like
@B52Burgers_Brew
and jobs like Jason’s. We are here to protect the economy & balance health issues. We must do both.
#mnleg