Majority Leader Winkler and Coalition to Kick Off 2019 Campaign for Driver’s Licenses for All

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA — At 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 21st, Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler will join a broad coalition and representatives from the business community and law enforcement to kick off the 2019 legislative push for driver’s licenses for all. The statewide, multi-organization coalition and bipartisan group of legislators are committed to passing a state law this session allowing all Minnesotans, regardless of immigration status, to obtain driver’s licenses.

Speakers will include Minnesotans from across the state who are directly impacted by the current laws, business and law enforcement leaders who support the change, human rights groups and legislators.

Who:

  • Majority Leader Winkler
  • Rep. Aisha Gomez
  • Rep. Rod Hamilton
  • multi-organization coalition members
  • religious leaders
  • representatives from the business community, law enforcement, and
  • other legislators

What: Press conference to kick off 2019 legislative push for drivers license for all

When: 11:00 AM, Thursday February 21st, 2019

Where: Minnesota State Capitol, first floor stairs leading to the Minnesota Supreme Court

Statement from House DFL Leadership on Line 3 process

Saint Paul, Minnesota — Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler released the following statement on the continuation of the appeals process on the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline:

“This is a process that belongs in the executive and judicial branches of government, not in the legislature. Political interference and Republican finger-pointing will only make it more challenging to come to a final decision. We expect that this process will result in a fully-vetted and sound outcome.

“While the Line 3 project is under review, House DFLers will push to create quality jobs by investing in infrastructure, transportation, higher wages, and better benefits for Minnesotans.”

House DFL Press Conference: January 9, 2019

Representative Liz Olson (DFL-Duluth), Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and others unveil the first 10 bills they intend to offer this session.

Sen. Ron Latz (SD46) Update: December 4, 2018

TOWN HALL DATE SET

Dear Neighbors,

It is an honor to continue to serve Senate District 46 as we turn the calendar year and begin the 91st Session of the Minnesota Legislature. I have spoken with many of you and many local officials – including city governments, school boards, and legislative action committees – in St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Plymouth and Medicine Lake since session ended last May. We will address any and all questions regarding the 2019 legislative session. I am looking forward to speaking with many of you again and to those who I have yet to meet. See you all there! Continue reading “Sen. Ron Latz (SD46) Update: December 4, 2018”

November 8, 2018 House DFL Media Availability

House Speaker-designate Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader-elect Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Majority Whip-elect Rep. Liz Olson (DFL-Duluth) held media availabilities following the DFL caucus organizational meeting.