Codifying abortion access a top priority after Democrats take power in Minnesota

Minnesota Democrats say they rode a wave of anger over the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade into complete control of state government, giving them a clear directive from voters to enshrine abortion protections into state law.

Democrats' push will vault the issue to the forefront when lawmakers return to the Capitol in January after years of inaction under divided government. DFL House and Senate leaders say they have enough votes to pass abortion rights bills and send them to the governor's desk - likely for the first time in state history.

"This is a pro-choice state. Period. Full stop," said Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who won re-election last week alongside DFL Gov. Tim Walz. "With a historic pro-choice trifecta in the Legislature, we aren't just on defense, we can proactively invest in policies and programs that improve people's care and improve people's lives."

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