Jan. 31 - Gov. Tim Walz signs PRO Act Into Law
Gov. Tim Walz holds up HF1 the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act after signing it into law, establishing reproductive freedom as a fundamental right for every Minnesotan. The PRO Act bill ready to be signed by legislative leaders and the governor. Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman signs the PRO Act bill. It’s unusual for legislative leaders to sign a bill during a governor’s bill signing ceremony. President of the Senate Bobby Joe Champion signs the Pro Act bill. It’s
Jan. 27 - Senate Debates and Passes PRO Act 34-33
Opponents and proponents of the issue filled the halls outside the Senate Chamber to have their voices heard before Senate members took up the proposal known as the Protect Reproductive Options bill or PRO Act. After hours of debate and multiple efforts by Republican members to amend the measure the Senate passed the bill 34-33. PRO Act has been a top priority for Democrats and Minnesota became the first state to take legislative action to protect abortion and other reproduct
Jan. 24 - Gov. Tim Walz ONE MINNESOTA BUDGET
Gov. Tim Walz releases his two year “One Minnesota Budget”, with his cabinet on hand during a briefing for the press. However, this is Gov. Walz budget plan and as the House and Senate takes up his proposals things could change. The link to One Minnesota Budget: https://mn.gov/governor/assets/2023%20The%20One%20Minnesota%20Budget%20Fact%20Sheet_tcm1055-561325.pdf Gov. Tim Walz and Lt, Gov, Peggy Flanagan, with budget binders in hand, walk into a press briefing for the relea
Jan. 22 - March For Life - 50th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision
Thousands gathered in front of the Capitol to mark the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that guaranteed abortion right under the U.S. Constitution. This right was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court last summer in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. Minnesota Citizens Concern For Life, the sponsor of the March For Life, is now attempting to stop the legislature from codifying abortion protection into Minnesota law. The House has passed the
Jan. 2 - "ONE MINNESOTA" - 2023 INAUGURAL CEREMONY
Gov. Tim Walz during his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 41st Gov. of Minnesota after being re-elected in 2022. Gov. Tim Walz, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Sec. of State Steve Simon, State Auditor Julie Blaha and Attorney General Keith Ellison after being introduced for swearing in ceremonies at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. Gov. Tim Walz acknowledges the applause from the audience invited to the inaugural ceremony. Presentation of the Colors - Minnesota Triba
Jan. 3 - Opening Day 2023 Legislature
Members of Moms Demand Action, a gun violence prevention movement, welcome back members of the legislature. The chandelier in the dome over the rotunda is lit on the first day of the 2023 legislative session. Rep.Jess Hanson takes part in a news conference with advocate for the legalization of marijuana. Sen-elect Gramt Haischild is surrounded by family as he grabs something to eat in the Capitol Ratskeller before the Senate convenes on the opening day of the 2023 legislative
