Legislative UpdateFriends and Neighbors, Minnesota's 2025 Legislative Session officially began on Tuesday, as sixty-seven state representatives were sworn into office during a ceremony at the State Capitol. It is truly an honor to serve as the voice for the residents of District 9B, and I am excited to fight for their needs in St. Paul. Unfortunately, Democrat state representatives did not join us. They have chosen to boycott session until a special election is held for a seat where their candidate was caught cheating, which forced his resignation. Democrats believe if they don’t show up for work, Republicans can’t conduct business. My colleagues and I disagree. This week, we elected a House speaker and began our committee work. Despite what you hear from the other side of the aisle, the House has organized and Republicans are at work doing our jobs, just as you expect us to do. Most of my work during the first months of session will take place in House committees. I am honored to serve as the vice-chair of the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee, and I will also serve on the Human Services Finance and Policy and Transportation Finance and Policy committees for the next two years. As you would expect, committee work began this week. Below you will find a pair of questions I asked during a recent House Human Services Committee hearing. As session moves along, I welcome your input. Please contact me by phone at 651-296-4946 or by email at rep.tom.murphy@house.mn.gov. I look forward to hearing from you soon! |