Working Together for All Minnesotans
I know that I represent everyone in my district – not just the folks who voted for me. In a swing district, that can be a difficult line to walk. But I am proud of my efforts to work across the aisle and gain bipartisan support for my bills. In fact, during the 2023 session, I was the only Senator pass a bill off the floor with every single Senator in the chamber voting yes. Working together on good ideas is important to me because in the end, it’s about making life better for all Minnesotans.
Cutting Costs
Our economy is strong, but we all still feel the anxieties of balancing a budget or raising a family. In the Senate I voted for the largest tax cut in state history, and I delivered Social Security tax relief with bipartisan support. I will continue to deliver for hard-working Minnesotans by enacting tax cuts, reigning in spending, and supporting small businesses.
Supporting our Public Safety Partners
As a firefighter-paramedic, I work on the front lines of public safety and have seen first-hand the benefits of strong public safety partners. In the Senate I helped deliver $300M in public safety aid to every city, county, and Tribal Nation in the State. I bolstered police and fire pensions ensuring those who protect us are able to retire with dignity. And I led the fight for the biggest aid package for EMS in state history, ensuring everyone in Minnesota has access to high-quality emergency medical care, no matter their zip code.
Ensuring Clean Water for Generations to Come
I was proud to carry the bill which eventually became Amara’s Law and which imposes the strictest standards in the nation with regard to PFAS pollution. These “forever chemicals” have polluted water sources up and down my district and I know all too well the fear of living with PFAS contamination. You see, my own well is contaminated, requiring our family’s water to be filtered. Water is a precious resource and we cannot afford further contamination by Big Industry.
Delivering for Veterans
My husband, Mike, has 31 years of service in the Navy. We are a military family and I know the sacrifice that comes with military service. I’m proud of his service to our country, and of the service of Minnesota’s 400,000 veterans. As your Senator I supported the largest investment in military affairs in state history, and expanded benefits for veterans and their families. I will continue to deliver for military service members, veterans, and their families.
