2018 Legislative Session Biggest Disappointment in Recent Memory
When the 2018 legislative session concluded at midnight on Sunday, May 20, I felt heartbroken for everyone who was counting on the Legislature to give them a helping hand. State lawmakers had three months to listen to Minnesotans, turn their ideas into action, and make a positive difference in people’s lives.
In the end, a lot of good ideas died as a result of partisan politics and special interest lobbying. It was perhaps the biggest disappointment I’ve witnessed in my quarter century of public service. To that end, I believe it is important to talk about what happened in hopes of avoiding the same mistakes next year. Continue reading “Sen. Jerry Newton (SD37) Update: June 4, 2018”