Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at the age of 87, after a lifetime of fighting for women’s rights, equality, and a more just world. The second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court, she left her mark… Read More »Sen. Tomassoni, Sen. Bakk, Sen. Latz and Sen. Simonson Joint Statement on the Loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Walz announced the Safe Learning Plan for Minnesota schools Thursday, providing guidance for schools going back to school using one of three models: in-person, distance learning, or a hybrid model. In response, Senator Erik Simonson… Read More »Senator Simonson Statement on Safer Learning Approach for 2020-2021 School Year
The Minnesota Senate adjourned its second Special Session early Monday morning, after having passed a package of policing reforms. However, the Senate adjourned without acting on a bonding bill. In response, Senator Erik Simonson (DFL-Duluth) released the following statement.
The Minnesota Senate adjourned Saturday morning without completion of work on a bonding bill or significant action on criminal justice and policing reform. In response, Senator Erik Simonson (DFL-Duluth) released the following statement.
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Senate passed five bills related to police accountability measures in response to the murder of George Floyd. Despite attempts by members of the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus and other DFL members of the Senate to include additional community-led proposals, no additional legislation was considered.
Following the news of the Verso Paper mill idling beginning June 30, Senator Erik Simonson released the following statement.