House Television Archives - House Press Conferences Archives

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House DFL Media Availability
Monday, December 14 2020 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (D-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (D-Golden Valley) held a media availability.
Runs 21 minutes.


House Republican Media Availability
Monday, December 14 2020 - watch this program
Representative Dave Baker (R-Willmar), Representative Anne Neu Brindley (R-North Branch) and Representative Barb Haley (R-Red Wing) discussed a business relief proposal expected to be considered during Monday's special session.
Runs 32 minutes.


Governor Tim Walz Media Availability 12/1/20
Tuesday, December 1 2020 - watch this program
Governor Walz responded to the November 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 32 minutes.


House Republican Media Availability 12/1/20
Tuesday, December 1 2020 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Representative Anne Neu (R-North Branch) and Representative Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) respond to the November 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 29 minutes.


House/Senate DFL Media Availability 12/1/20
Tuesday, December 1 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury) responded to the November 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 32 minutes.


Release of November 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast 12/1/20
Tuesday, December 1 2020 - watch this program
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner James Schowalter, State Economist Doctor Laura Kalambokidis and State Budget Director Britta Reitan present the November 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 57 minutes.


House of Representatives Press Conference
Monday, November 23 2020 - watch this program
Members of the Minnesota House kick off a social media push, #TakeThePledgeMN, asking Minnesotans to join in adhering to measures to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in our state.
Runs 16 minutes.


House DFL Media Availability
Thursday, November 12 2020 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability to discuss the 2020 Sixth Special Session, and legislative & election issues.
Runs 25 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Thursday, November 12 2020 - watch this program
Representative Barb Haley (R-Red Wing), Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Representative Dave Baker (R-Willmar) held a press conference to unveil legislation to reform Minnesota's peacetime emergency laws.
Runs 48 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Wednesday, August 12 2020 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability to discuss the 2020 Third Special Session, and legislative & election issues.
Runs 21 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Press Conference
Monday, August 3 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury) and Representative Liz Olson (DFL-Duluth) held a press conference to unveil the 2020 Minnesota Values Project, and discussed election and legislative issues.
Runs 27 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Monday, July 13 2020 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability.
Runs 27 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Media Availability
Friday, June 19 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury) hold a media availability to talk about the 2020 Special Session.
Runs 29 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Media Availability
Friday, June 12 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury) and Senator Jeff Hayden (DFL-Mpls) held a media availability to discuss the 2020 Special Session.
Runs 26 minutes.

Governor Walz, DFL Legislative Leader Press Conference
Thursday, June 11 2020 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury) and members of the People of Color and Indigenous Caucus held a press conference:.
00:00 - 47:15: Police reform and accountability proposals.
47:15 - 1:04:30: Discussion of Board of Pardons, Capitol Complex statue and "Ban the Box" issues.
1:04:30 - end: Continued discussion of police reform and accountability proposals.
Runs 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Governor Walz, DFL Legislative Leader Media Briefing
Monday, May 18 2020 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent discussed the 2020 legislative session.
Runs 49 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Saturday, May 16 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability.
Runs 16 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Tuesday, May 12 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability.
Runs 22 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Saturday, May 9 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and others held a media availability to discuss Saturday’s floor bills and legislative issues.
Runs 15 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Thursday, May 7 2020 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and others hold a media availability regarding HF1507 and other legislative issues.
Runs 28 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Tuesday, April 7 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability.
Runs 27 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Sunday, April 5 2020 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) responds to the State of the State address.
(Zoom video courtesy House Republican Media).
Runs 10 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Media Availability
Sunday, April 5 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury) respond to the State of the State address.
(Zoom video courtesy House DFL Media).
Runs 17 minutes.

House Virtual Press Conference
Wednesday, April 1 2020 - watch this program
Representative Michael Howard (DFL-Richfield) hosted a ZOOM-based virtual press conference on housing featuring renters, landlords and small-business owners.
Participants included Representative Alice Hausman (DFL-Saint Paul) and Representative Tama Theis (R-Saint Cloud).
Runs 41 minutes.

Governor Walz Press Conference
Friday, March 13 2020 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz, Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Steve Grove announced community mitigation strategies for Minnesotans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Runs 1 hour, 1 minute.

Senate Media Availability
Friday, March 13 2020 - watch this program
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) held a media availability to discuss COVID-19 planning, Senate operations, and legislative issues.
Runs 10 minutes.

Governor Walz Press Conference
Thursday, March 12 2020 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz, along with Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, held a press conference to unveil his supplemental budget proposal, and discusses COVID-19 related issues.
Runs 31 minutes.

House Press Conference
Monday, March 9 2020 - watch this program
Representative Raymond Dehn (DFL-Mpls), Representative Fue Lee (DFL-Mpls) and Secretary of State Steve Simon held a press conference to promote awareness of the upcoming US Census and legislation to better allow census takers to access historically undercounted communities.
Runs 22 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Monday, March 9 2020 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Representative Anne Neu (R-North Branch), Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) and other lawmakers held a press conference to unveil a tax cut proposal using the state's $1.5 billion surplus.
Runs 16 minutes.

House/Senate Press Conference
Monday, March 9 2020 - watch this program
Announcing initiatives to improve school-based student mental health supports.
Expected participants include Representative Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview), Representative Jim Davnie (DFL-Mpls), Representative Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins), Senator Chuck Wiger (DFL-Maplewood), Senator Greg Clausen (DFL-Apple Valley), Blaine Chief of Police Brian Podany, and Liv Steen, Hopkins High School student and member of the Minnesota Youth Council.
Runs 21 minutes.

House Republican Press Conference
Friday, March 6 2020 - watch this program
Representative Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls), Representative Sondra Erickson (R-Princeton) and other House Republicans held a press conference to present proposals to close the achievement gap and call for urgent action on solutions.
Runs 8 minutes.

Governor/Legislative Leader Press Conference
Monday, March 2 2020 - watch this program
Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Governor Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa), Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury) held a press conference to discuss how Minnesota is preparing for COVID-19.
Runs 23 minutes.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability
Thursday, February 27 2020 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz responds to the February 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 16 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Media Availability
Thursday, February 27 2020 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Representative Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal), Senator Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury) and Senator Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) respond to the February 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 20 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Thursday, February 27 2020 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) and Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) respond to the February 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 21 minutes.

Release of February 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast
Thursday, February 27 2020 - watch this program
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, State Economist Doctor Laura Kalambokidis and State Budget Director Britta Reitan present the February 2020 Budget and Economic Forecast. Runs 37 minutes.

House/Senate Press Conference
Wednesday, February 26 2020 - watch this program
Representative Rena Moran (DFL-Saint Paul), Representative Carlos Mariani (DFL-Saint Paul), Representative Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL-New Brighton), Senator Foung Hawj (DFL-Saint Paul), Senator Patricia Torres Ray (DFL-Mpls) and Senator Jeff Hayden (DFL-Mpls) held a press conference to announce the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus 2020 legislative agenda.
Runs 35 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Monday, February 17 2020 - watch this program
House DFL legislators held a press conference to announce a package of new investments to address the climate crisis.
Runs 14 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Thursday, February 13 2020 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and others held a press conference to introduce the Great Start for All Minnesota Children Act, a plan to close the opportunity gap and invest in early care and learning.
Runs 29 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Thursday, February 6 2020 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and DFL legislators previewed the Minnesota House DFL’s priorities for the 2020 session.
Runs 24 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Press Conference
Tuesday, February 4 2020 - watch this program
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Senator Jeff Hayden (DFL-Mpls) discuss what legislators learned from the Be Heard on Cannabis community conversation tour and outline the principles that will guide legislation to legalize the responsible use of cannabis for adults.
Runs 24 minutes.

Minnesota House DFL Press Conference
Monday, February 3 2020 - watch this program
Representative Brad Tabke (DFL-Shakopee,) Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mpls) and Charlie Zelle (Chair, Metropolitan Council) hold a press conference to announce legislation to increase safety for riders of public transportation, connect people with services, and require administrative, rather than criminal penalties for fare evasion.
Runs 17 minutes.

Governor, House DFL Press Conference
Thursday, January 30 2020 - watch this program
Representative Mike Howard (DFL-Richfield), House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Governor Tim Walz held a press conference on increasing access to affordable insulin.
Runs 33 minutes.

Minnesota House Republican Press Conference
Wednesday, January 29 2020 - watch this program
Representative Peggy Scott (R-Andover) and Representative Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) held a press conference to discuss new legislation related to protecting voter data privacy in the upcoming Presidential primary.
Runs 17 minutes.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability
Thursday, December 5 2019 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz responds to the November 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 21 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Media Availability
Thursday, December 5 2019 - watch this program
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Representative Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal), Senator Susan Kent (DFL-Woodbury), Senator Richard Cohen (DFL-Saint Paul) and Senator Ann Rest (DFL-New Hope) respond to the November 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 19 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Thursday, December 5 2019 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) and Senator Julie Rosen (R-Vernon Center) respond to November 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 17 minutes.

Release of November 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast
Thursday, December 5 2019 - watch this program
(Low audio for the first 1 minute, 44 seconds).
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, State Economist Doctor Laura Kalambokidis and State Budget Director Britta Reitan present the November 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 46 minutes.

Minnesota House DFL Press Conference
Monday, October 28 2019 - watch this program
Representative Laurie Halverson (DFL-Eagan), Representative Heather Edelson (DFL-Edina), Representative Rena Moran (DFL-Saint Paul) and others held a press conference to introduce a new comprehensive plan to prevent youth tobacco use.
Runs 35 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Thursday, September 19 2019 - watch this program
Announcement of the formation of the Climate Action Caucus by Representative Patty Acomb (DFL-Minnetonka), Representative Jean Wagenius (DFL-Mpls), Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mpls) and Representative Rick Hansen (DFL-South Saint Paul).
Runs 28 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Press Conference
Monday, July 15 2019 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) and Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) held a press conference to discuss recent developments at the Department of Human Services, including the resignation of Commissioner Tony Lourey and the ongoing investigation into Inspector General Carolyn Ham.
Runs 25 minutes.

Minnesota House DFL Media Availability
Friday, May 24 2019 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) spoke to the press just prior to the start of the special session.
Runs 8 minutes.

Minnesota House Republican Media Availability
Friday, May 24 2019 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) spoke to the press just prior to the start of the special session.
Runs 6 minutes.

Minnesota House DFL Media Availability
Tuesday, May 21 2019 - watch this program
Following adjournment of the 2019 Regular Session, House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability.
Runs 13 minutes.

Minnesota House Republican Media Availability
Tuesday, May 21 2019 - watch this program
Following adjournment of the 2019 Regular Session, House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Representative Anne Neu (R-North Branch) held a media availability.
Runs 5 minutes.

Senate Republican Media Availability
Monday, May 20 2019 - watch this program
Senator Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss the budget agreement.
Runs 16 minutes.

Gov. Tim Walz/Speaker Melissa Hortman/Sen. Majority Leader Paul Gazelka Press Conference
Sunday, May 19 2019 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a press conference to announce a budget agreement.
Runs 24 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Sunday, May 19 2019 - watch this program
Following the press conference by Governor Tim Walz, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) announcing a budget agreement, House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Representative Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) responded.
Runs 9 minutes.

Minnesota Senate Republican Media Availability - late afternoon
Friday, May 17 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with the governor and House DFL leaders, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 1 minute.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability - early evening 5/14/19
Tuesday, May 14 2019 - watch this program
After an afternoon meeting with House and Senate leaders, Governor Tim Walz held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 1 minute.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability - mid-morning
Tuesday, May 14 2019 - watch this program
After a morning meeting with House and Senate leaders, Governor Tim Walz held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 1 minute.

Minnesota Senate Republican Media Availability - early evening 5/14/19
Tuesday, May 14 2019 - watch this program
After an afternoon meeting with the governor and House DFL leaders, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations. Runs 1 minute.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability
Monday, May 13 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with House and Senate leaders Monday afternoon, Governor Tim Walz held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations.
Runs 4 minutes.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability - early evening
Monday, May 13 2019 - watch this program
After an early evening meeting with House and Senate leaders, Governor Tim Walz held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 15 minutes.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability - late afternoon
Monday, May 13 2019 - watch this program
After a late afternoon meeting with House and Senate leaders, Governor Tim Walz held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 7 minutes.

Minnesota House DFL Media Availability
Monday, May 13 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with the governor and Senate Republican leaders Monday afternoon, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 2 minutes.

Minnesota House DFL Media Availability - early evening
Monday, May 13 2019 - watch this program
After an early evening meeting with the governor and Senate Republican leaders, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 4 minutes.

Minnesota House DFL Media Availability - late afternoon
Monday, May 13 2019 - watch this program
After a late afternoon meeting with the governor and Senate Republican leaders, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 4 minutes.

Minnesota Senate Republican Media Availability
Monday, May 13 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with the governor and House DFL leaders Monday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations.
Runs 3 minutes.

Minnesota Senate Republican Media Availability - early evening
Monday, May 13 2019 - watch this program
After an early evening meeting with the governor and House DFL leaders, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 5 minutes.

Minnesota Senate Republican Media Availability - late afternoon
Monday, May 13 2019 - watch this program
After a late afternoon meeting with the governor and House DFL leaders, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 3 minutes.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability
Sunday, May 12 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with House and Senate leaders Sunday night, Governor Tim Walz held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 8 minutes.

Minnesota House Media Availability
Sunday, May 12 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with the governor and Senate Republican leaders Sunday night, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability to discuss end-of-session negotiations.
Runs 2 minutes.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability
Tuesday, May 7 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with House and Senate leaders Tuesday afternoon, Governor Tim Walz held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations. Runs 9 minutes.

Minnesota House DFL Media Availability
Tuesday, May 7 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with the governor and Senate Republican leaders Tuesday afternoon, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations. Runs 2 minutes.

Minnesota House Media Availability
Tuesday, May 7 2019 - watch this program
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a brief media availability to discuss end of session negotiations.
Runs 9 minutes.

Minnesota Senate Republican Media Availability
Tuesday, May 7 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with the governor and House DFL leaders Tuesday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations. Runs 4 minutes.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability
Monday, May 6 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with House and Senate leaders Monday afternoon, Governor Tim Walz held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations.
Runs 7 minutes.

Minnesota House Media Availability
Monday, May 6 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with the governor and Senate Republican leaders Monday afternoon, Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations.
Runs 1 minutes.

Minnesota Senate Media Availability
Monday, May 6 2019 - watch this program
After meeting with the governor and House DFL leaders Monday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability to discuss end of session negotiations.
Runs 5 minutes.

Minnesota House Media Availability
Thursday, May 2 2019 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability to announce the start of conference committee meetings.
Runs 13 minutes.

Governor Walz Media Availability
Wednesday, May 1 2019 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz, Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson), and Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mpls) held a media availability in response to the release of the Independent Expert Review of Minnesota Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS).
Runs 48 minutes.

Minnesota House Media Availability
Monday, April 29 2019 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability to discuss the Public Safety and Judiciary budget and the Higher Education budget bills, and other legislative issues.
Runs 14 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Wednesday, April 24 2019 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and others held a media availability ahead of floor action on the omnibus health and human services finance bill.
Runs 20 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Wednesday, April 24 2019 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and others held a media availability ahead of floor action on the omnibus health and human services finance bill.
Runs 15 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Monday, April 8 2019 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Representative Paul Marquart (DFL-Dilworth), Representative Diane Loeffler (DFL-Mpls), Representative Jim Davnie (DFL-Mpls), Representative Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins) and Representative Dave Pinto (DFL- Saint Paul) held a press conference related to the DFL’s proposed tax bill and E-12 education budget.
Runs 27 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Friday, April 5 2019 - watch this program
House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Representative Aisha Gomez (DFL-Mpls) held a press conference on HF1500, the so called ‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ bill.
Runs 23 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Wednesday, April 3 2019 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) responded to Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State Address.
Runs 4 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Wednesday, April 3 2019 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) responded to Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State Address.
Runs 7 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Wednesday, April 3 2019 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Representative Tina Liebling (DFL-Rochester), Representative Rena Moran (DFL-Saint Paul) and Representative Jennifer Schultz (DFL-Duluth) hold a press conference to announce the omnibus health and human services budget.
Runs 22 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Tuesday, April 2 2019 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL-Mpls) and Representative Brad Tabke (DFL-Shakopee) held a press conference to announce a new transportation budget.
Runs 18 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Monday, March 25 2019 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Representative Liz Olson (DFL-Duluth), Representative Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal) and Representative Paul Marquart (DFL-Dilworth) held a press conference announce committee budget targets.
Runs 27 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Monday, March 25 2019 - watch this program
Representative Mary Franson (R-Alexandria) and Representative Nick Zerwas (R-Elk River) held a press conference to unveil a package of proposals aimed at reducing fraud in public programs, with a focus on the Child Care Assistance Program.
Runs 27 minutes.

Governor Tim Walz Press Conference
Friday, March 22 2019 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz releases his FY 2020-21 supplemental budget.
Runs 43 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Monday, March 18 2019 - watch this program
Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Representative Frank Hornstein (DFL- Mpls) hold a press conference on the hands-free cell phone bill.
Runs 20 minutes.

Minnesota House/Senate Press Conference
Monday, March 11 2019 - watch this program
Representative Tony Jurgens (R-Cottage Grove), Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) and others held a press conference to discuss funding for Minnesota's Disaster Assistance Contingency Account.
Runs 24 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Tuesday, March 5 2019 - watch this program
Representative Carlos Mariani (DFL–Saint Paul), Representative Rena Moran (DFL–Saint Paul), Representative Raymond Dehn (DFL-Mpls) and Representative Jack Considine (DFL- Mankato) hold a press conference regarding legislation to change Minnesota’s cannabis policies.
Runs 26 minutes.

Governor Tim Walz Media Availability
Thursday, February 28 2019 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz responds to the February 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 16 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Media Availability
Thursday, February 28 2019 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Representative Lyndon Carlson (DFL-Crystal) respond to the February 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 12 minutes.

House/Senate Republican Media Availability
Thursday, February 28 2019 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown), Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa), Representative Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) and Representative Anne Neu (R-North Branch) respond to February 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 17 minutes.

Release of February 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast
Thursday, February 28 2019 - watch this program
Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, State Economist Doctor Laura Kalambokidis and State Budget Director Britta Reitan present the February 2019 Budget and Economic Forecast.
Runs 34 minutes.

House Press Conference
Wednesday, February 27 2019 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley), Representative Carlos Mariani (DFL-Saint Paul) and Representative Dave Pinto (DFL-Saint Paul) discus this Wednesday evening House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Division hearing on gun violence prevention legislation.
Runs 15 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Thursday, February 21 2019 - watch this program
The New House Republican Caucus held a press conference on HF1334 (Bahr) Firearms; right of people to keep and bear arms constitutional amendment proposed.
Runs 16 minutes.

Minnesota House Press Conference
Thursday, February 21 2019 - watch this program
Representative Aisha Gomez (DFL-Mpls), Representative Rod Hamilton (R-Mountain Lake), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and others held a press conference related to their legislative efforts for driver’s licenses for all, regardless of immigration status.
Runs 29 minutes.

Governor Walz Press Conference
Tuesday, February 19 2019 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz held a press conference to release his proposed budget for FY 2020-21.
Runs 58 minutes.

House/Senate Media Availability
Tuesday, February 19 2019 - watch this program
House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a media availability in response to Governor Walz's proposed budget for FY 2020-21.
Runs 21 minutes.

House Press Conference
Tuesday, February 12 2019 - watch this program
Representative Carlos Mariani (DFL-Saint Paul), Representative Marion O’Neill (R-Maple Lake), Representative Jack Considine (DFL-Mankato) and Representative Jamie Long (DFL-Mpls) held a press conference announcing a bipartisan initiative to change Minnesota’s probation practices.
Runs 32 minutes.

Governor/House/Senate Press Conference
Monday, February 11 2019 - watch this program
Governor Tim Walz, Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) held a press conference to announce additional joint legislative deadlines.
Runs 18 minutes.

House/Senate Press Conference
Tuesday, February 5 2019 - watch this program
Representative Jamie Long (DFL-Mpls) and Senator Nick Frentz (DFL-North Mankato) introduce a plan to move Minnesota towards 100 percent clean energy.
Runs 31 minutes.

House/Senate Press Conference
Monday, January 28 2019 - watch this program
Representative Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden Valley), Senator Melisa Franzen (DFL-Edina) and Senator Scott Jensen (R-Chaska) discuss a bill outlining the legalization of recreational cannabis.
Runs 32 minutes.

House/Senate DFL Press Conference
Friday, January 25 2019 - watch this program
Representative Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids), House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Senator Matt Little (DFL-Lakeville) held a press conference to propose a financial relief, loan guarantee program for furloughed federal workers.
Runs 13 minutes.

New House Republican Press Conference
Friday, January 25 2019 - watch this program
Representative Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa), Representative Cal Bahr (R-East Bethel) and Representative Jeremy Munson (R-Lake Crystal) held a press conference to discuss proposed changes to the Permanent Rules of the House.
Runs 23 minutes.

House DFL Press Conference
Wednesday, January 9 2019 - watch this program
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.
Runs 32 minutes.

House New Republican Press Conference
Wednesday, January 9 2019 - watch this program
Representative Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa), Representative Tim Miller (R-Prinsburg), Representative Jeremy Munson (R-Lake Crystal) and Representative Cal Bahr (R-East Bethel) held a media availability in response to the first 10 bills the DFL intends to offer this session.
They also discussed their New House Republican Caucus.
Runs 18 minutes.

House DFL Media Availability
Tuesday, January 8 2019 - watch this program
Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) held a media availability following the conclusion of the 2019 Opening Day Floor Session.
Runs 4 minutes.

House Republican Media Availability
Tuesday, January 8 2019 - watch this program
Minority Leader Kurt Daudt (R-Crown) held a media availability following the conclusion of the 2019 Opening Day Floor Session.
Runs 4 minutes.