Legislative Update - Rep. Tom Murphy

Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors,

The highlight of my week has to be getting to welcome the Henning 6th Grade class to the Capitol for their field trip. It is always a great time getting to welcome these young minds and answer the questions they have about government.

Another Partisan Elections Bill

It had been a long-standing tradition that the elections bill each year would be co-authored by the chair and minority lead containing only changes that had wide bipartisan support. In the past few years of total democrat control that tradition has been lost in favor of highly partisan legislation that ignores any and all concerns of the Republican members of the committee. One of the most egregious changes coming in the bill is the address needed to register. Instead of a verified postal address, potential voters could simply describe the location; for example “the shed on 3rd street.” This pushes Minnesota in the exact opposite direction of Voter ID and more secured elections.

Education Policy Omnibus

Last night for nearly 4 hours we debated the Education Policy Omnibus bill on the house floor. Of the many amendments we brought forward, one was a repeal of the ethnic studies mandate that will create division among our students if these proposed standards are not removed. Radical activists in Saint Paul are attempting to impose their tilted worldview on everyone. This mandate would exacerbate existing divides among students and worsen educational outcomes by politicizing learning environments and diverting focus from core subjects. Enforcing this specific curriculum will stifle critical thinking and academic freedom, limiting students' exposure to diverse viewpoints and hindering their ability to engage in nuanced discussions.

Unclaimed money

On a final note, I encourage you to check the Minnesota Unclaimed Property department website to see if there is any money with your name on it. This happens more than you’d think so it’s worth a shot. Click here for a link to step-by-step guide on how to claim your unclaimed property online. If you need to contact the Unclaimed Property staff with any questions, please email  unclaimed.property@state.mn.us or call 651-539-1545 (Select option 1).

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