Firefighters are heroes who put their lives on the line to keep all of us safe. I spoke with
@MN_FireChiefs
to discuss the work I’m doing to ensure that firefighters have the funding, training, equipment, and benefits they deserve.
Minnesotans tune in to AM radio for everything from news and weather updates to music and sports scores. Right now it's in danger of disappearing, which is why I’m working with
@SenMarkey
to pass the bipartisan AM for Every Vehicle Act.
With 60 cosponsors for my and
@SenTedCruz
's AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, Democrats and Republicans are tuning in to the listeners, broadcasters, and emergency management officials who depend on AM radio in their vehicles. We can't let this essential tool get lost on the dial.
Thanks to
@SenStabenow
’s leadership, this Farm Bill proposal has key bipartisan priorities to strengthen the farm safety net, keep families fed, and invest in rural America. I’ll continue working across the aisle to get a strong Farm Bill.
The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act provides a strong, bipartisan path forward to get the Farm Bill across the finish line. It makes investments to support our farmers, helps hardworking families make ends meet & improves the quality of life in rural communities.
It was great to meet with Minnesota Teacher of the Year Mike Houston and hear his inspiring life story! A math teacher at Harding High School in St. Paul for 20 years, he is committed to providing his students with the financial literacy skills needed to build a strong future.
As AI continues to get more advanced, we need stronger protections in place to protect individuals.
@ChrisCoons
led a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the NO FAKES Act, which would protect people from unauthorized AI-generated replicas of their voice and likeness.
96 year old Korean War veteran Earl Meyer put his life on the line in defense of our freedoms, and we are forever indebted to him. Earl earned this Purple Heart, and I'm so glad that we were able to work with his family and the Army to get him the recognition he deserves.
Great to be in
@CityOfLakeville
with
@SenTinaSmith
and
@RepAngieCraig
to announce federal investments in public safety. With this funding the city will build a facility to ensure their safety personnel have the space they need to receive training.
If you donate to a nonprofit, you should be able to deduct that from your taxes regardless of how you file. I’m cosponsoring
@SenatorLankford
&
@ChrisCoons
’s bipartisan bill to create a new charitable giving deduction so anyone who donates to a nonprofit can get a tax benefit.
Our state’s health systems provide essential lifelines to so many communities. I spoke to
@MNhospitals
about how we can continue to support access to high-quality medical care and strengthen our healthcare workforce.
Thank you, Senator
@amyklobuchar
, for taking time to meet with Minnesota hospital leaders this week. We appreciate your continued dedication to improving the health of Minnesotans.
I called on Big Pharma to stop anticompetitive practices that protected inflated asthma inhaler prices. Now 3 of the 4 largest companies are capping patients' out-of-pocket costs for their inhalers at $35. This is a step forward in bringing down costs for essential medications.
We're less than 100 days out from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! As co-chair of the Senate Olympic and Paralympic Caucus with
@SenatorBennet
, it was great to meet with
@USOPC_CEO
Sarah Hirshland to discuss what's in store for this year's games. Rooting for
@TeamUSA
! 🇺🇸
With the peak summer driving season approaching, we need to expand the use of E15 gasoline. Today’s announcement will do just that, but we must continue working to pass legislation ensuring drivers have year-round access to higher blends of ethanol.
I-94 is one of the most heavily used highways in our state but winter storms can impact driving conditions. With this federal grant, MnDOT will install snow fences to reduce snow traps along the highway and ensure I-94 remains safe for drivers.
AI-generated deepfakes have the potential to undermine our democracy. At this week’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, I spoke about the bipartisan bills I’m spearheading to ban deceptive deepfakes in our elections and bring transparency to voters.
Whether it’s the Arizona Supreme Court decision, Florida’s abortion ban, or Alabama's IVF ruling, we must push back on every attempt to undermine a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions. I won’t stop fighting until we restore the protections of Roe v. Wade.
Our country is forever indebted to the millions of women who took assembly line jobs, worked farm fields, or treated injured troops during WWII. Thank you
@SenBobCasey
for honoring our ‘Rosie the Riveters’ with Congressional Gold Medals.
Rosie the Riveter is an iconic figure in our Nation. Until today, our Nation’s Rosies did not get the recognition they deserved. I fought to right that wrong, and today we awarded these remarkable women, including PA's own Mae Krier, with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Now more than ever, we must continue to support law enforcement by providing them with the resources they need to protect our communities. My bipartisan COPS Reauthorization Act would do just that.
Local newspapers are going out of business while Big Tech makes record profits off news content. Now, Google is blocking readers from accessing local news. It’s long past time for Congress to pass my Journalism Competition and Preservation Act to support local newsrooms.
My former colleague and friend Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer and her mark on our country will never be forgotten. Thank you
@SenAlexPadilla
and
@Senlaphonza
for ensuring Senator Feinstein’s legacy lives on.
Senator Feinstein was a towering figure whose impact will be felt for generations to come.
Renaming the Steuart Street Post Office after her is one of many ways we will continue to honor her trailblazing legacy.