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Minnesota moves forward with progressive bills. Now do the whole country!

It’s exciting to see that it’s possible to pass bills like these. Governor Walz, could you please tour the country and teach the governors of blue states how to do this?

In the 2023 session, Minnesota passed some optimistic legislation that Governor Tim Waltz (D) says he’s ready to sign. They passed voting rights, codified abortion and LGBTQ rights, passed paid family leave, and more!

I’m seriously considering moving to Minnesota now. Awesome governor and Progressive policies that aren’t just a dream in someone’s optimistic mind.

Before we go any further, here is a list of the bills that were passed in a legislature where Democrats have just a slim majority in both the House and Senate.

Minnesota Legislation

Here are details of the legislation from CBS News:

Open each bill for details. They are in no particular order.

How amazing are those bills? This gives me hope that if we can get a majority in both chambers again (not counting Manchin/Sinema, since we’ve learned that they can’t be trusted to vote with the Dems on anything that benefits working class people) we could do a lot of these same things. I say could because it all depends on whether or not establishment Democrats actually want to do any of that.

Minnesota billsPin
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Help us, Minnesota!

I’m so jealous, but it definitely gives me a little hope and optimism that it could happen one day on the federal level. Congratulations, Minnesota residents!

Serena Zehlius is a passionate writer and political commentator with a knack for blending humor and satire into her insights on news, politics, and social issues. Serena spent over a decade in the veterinary field as a devoted veterinary assistant and pet sitting business owner. Her love for animals is matched only by her commitment to human rights and progressive values. When she’s not writing about politics, you can find her exploring nature or advocating for a better world for both people and pets.