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Making Minnesota Affordable for Everyone
Increasing the Minimum Wage: The previous fight to raise the wage has moved our state in the right direction, providing a slight increase to the minimum wage every January, in line with inflation. However, it has simply not kept pace with the cost-of-living increases over the past decade. I was a proud lead on the bill that would rasie the wage to $20 get this done, and I am ready to return to the legislature to build a coalition prepared to give families the ability to afford their lives. One job should always be enough.
Healthcare for All Minnesotans, Regardless of Status: The decision to remove undocumented adults from being able to access Minnesota Care is morally wrong and fiscally irresponsible. I am deeply committed to the fight to restore access to life-saving treatment for all Minnesotans, regardless of status. That also means moving our state towards a single-payer healthcare system.
Building Abundant Housing, Affordable for Renters and Homeowners: In the legislature, I’ve been a vocal advocate for protecting renters and first-time home buyers alike. As a first-time homeowner, I am clear that we need to build an abundant supply of housing so that everyone, regardless of income, can have a stable roof over their head.
Stand up to Fascism and Oligarchy
Ensuring our Immigrant Neighbors are Safe and Welcomed: As the Trump Administration weaponizes ICE and federal agencies to deport our neighbors without due process, we need state leaders who will make it very clear that our immigrant neighbors deserve to be safe and protected here in Minnesota. We must ensure that our state agencies are not collaborating with ICE and ensure that the federal government is not weaponizing Minnesotans' private data.
Protecting our 2SLGBTQIA+ Neighbors: It is clear that the Trump Administration is going to do everything in its power to attempt to overturn the right to marry. We must continue to stand strong here in Minnesota.
Deliver for Future Generations
Banning Assault Weapons: This year, our district and state were struck by senseless gun violence. It is long past time for us to take definitive action to protect our children and our state. We must act fast to ban deadly assault weapons.
Ensure every Minnesotan has access to Pre-K and Childcare: We must fund a childcare system that gives providers the resources to deliver the best possible care during a child's earliest years, while ensuring that parents can afford to live.
Fully Fund Minnesota Public Schools, from Buildings to Books: We need to live up to our promises and invest in quality education for all our students. This means investing in infrastructure to replace and upgrade facilities while ensuring educators have the resources they need to care for our students.
Ensure Higher Education in Minnesota is Financially Viable: We need to empower our students to aim high, which is why I support offering free tuition for all public colleges, universities, and trade schools to in-state Minnesota residents. We must also explore paths for student debt forgiveness.
Continue to Push Towards Environmental Justice: Climate change continues to be an existential threat to our planet. We took bold action in 2023, and now the state must continue to invest in the programs and infrastructure to allow us to reach our ambitious 2030 goals.