Minnesota legislative Democrats promise unity on sweeping agenda

From abortion access to paid leave, the party's long-sought priorities could become a reality

Jan 05, 20230

Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune count

House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic held a news conference to lay out the priorities of the DFL majority.

Minnesota Democrats rolled out a familiar set of top priorities Wednesday - tackling climate change, affordable housing and child care. Creating a paid family and medical leave program. Expanding voting access and ensuring abortion access.

And for the first time in nearly a decade, it's more than a wish list.

Newly in control of both the House and Senate, legislative Democrats held a joint news conference to show a united front on issues they've long pushed for but could now make a reality if they can keep their narrow majorities on the same page.

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