Ann Johnson Stewart represents Senate District 45, which covers the communities of Minnetonka, Mound, Orono, Minnetrista, Shorewood, Wayzata, Deephaven, Excelsior, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Woodland, Saint Bonifacius, Minnetonka Beach, Long Lake, and Greenwood. Learn more about Sen. Johnson Stewart. Read more news from Sen. Johnson Stewart.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Today, Governor Walz issued an executive order to block nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). In response, Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL-Minnetonka) released the following statement: “While there is still more work… Read More »Senator Ann Johnson Stewart Applauds Executive Order Protecting the Boundary Waters
Saint Paul, Minn. – On August 1, 2026, a new law to boost the state’s response to Medicaid fraud will go into effect. The Medical Assistance Protection Act, authored by Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL – Minnetonka) helps safeguard this critical health care by… Read More »Medical Assistance Protection Act Authored by Senator Johnson Stewart Goes into Effect August 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Yesterday, the legislature passed a comprehensive and bipartisan bonding bill totaling $1.2 billion in general obligation bonds and $45 million in general fund spending. Senator Ann Johnson Stewart helped to secure four local projects that total over $15.653 million in community… Read More »Senator Ann Johnson Stewart Secures Local Bonding Projects totaling over $15 million
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Today, the Senate passed a bill authored by Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL – Minnetonka) to improve safety and consumer protections in state law surrounding e-bikes and motorized bicycles. The legislation comes in response to the… Read More »Senator Ann Johnson Stewart Ushers E-Bike Safety Bill to Senate Passage
ST. Paul – On Tuesday, legislative leaders and Governor Walz announced an agreement on a supplemental budget deal for the 2026 session. Funding for the Medical Assistance Protection Act, passed by the Senate last week, was included in the agreement.… Read More »Medical Assistance Protection Act Funding Included in Budget Deal, Says Senator Ann Johnson Stewart
Saint Paul, Minn. – Legislation to strengthen Minnesota’s fight against Medicaid fraud, authored by Senator Ann Johnson Stewart (DFL – Minnetonka) and championed by Attorney General Keith Ellison, has passed the Senate as part of the supplemental finance bill (SF4059).… Read More »Senator Ann Johnson Stewart’s Medicaid Fraud Bill Passes Senate Floor