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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 14h

Weird how that didn’t make the cut.

Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 16h

Trump’s Republicans chose to raise people’s health care costs with their big bill and defunding premium subsidies for farmers and small businesses.

Trump’s GOP decided that people working to make ends meet should pay for tax cuts for the ultra rich. #maga

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Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 6d

Next year’s Trump tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires would pay for insurance tax credits for 22 million Americans FOR THREE YEARS. He shut down the government down for wealthy. The middle class pays the price.

That’s why we won’t stop fighting.

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Why ACA tax credits for 22 million Americans are at the center of the government shutdown drama

With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 7d

Health insurance rates are expected to rise at eye popping, unsustainable levels, the result of Trump and his Republican’s budget choices.

They are NOT making life more affordable for 190,000 Minnesotans.
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Minnesota health insurance premiums will rise sharply in 2026

The Minnesota Department of Commerce has released the final rates for individual and small group health insurance plans for 2026. The average premium increase on the individual market will go up 22 pe...

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 7d

With friends, colleagues, and the family of our beloved Leader Kari Dziedzic, we gathered to dedicate the 10th Ave Bridge in her memory. She built durable bridges and enduring friendships.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 8d

Extreme Risk Protection Orders have been used 281 times to prevent dangerous people from using guns in schools, workplaces, or against police officers.

We’ve got more work to do, but this law has saved lives in communities across Minnesota.

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A state law has prevented school and workplace shootings, but enforcement is inconsistent

Public records show that the state’s red flag gun law has helped law enforcement confiscate guns from people with violent plans. Some counties, though, have rarely or never used it, raising worry abou...

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 10d

The Senate Select Committee met with Channel One Food Bank. They saw empty shelves the result of Congress’s Big Bill signed by the President. Select Committee will hold a follow hearing to dig into impacts on Minnesota. Follow our work: www.senate.mn/committees/c...

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Area nonprofits struggling to keep up with large SNAP cuts

As the U.S. House deliberates President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," possibly slashing SNAP benefits, concern is growing with how to fill the food insecurity gap.

www.kaaltv.com

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 11d

Joined more than 90 childcare providers in Brainerd. Time to address the childcare crisis in Minnesota.

This crew of providers, educators, and families are building power to make childcare available and affordable. #KidsCountOnUs

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 13d

Minnesota deserves real solutions to keep our kids and communities safe. Passing gun violence prevention legislation requires Republican votes and Minnesotans need Republicans to commit to serious solutions.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 16d

What a voice! He was great.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 16d

43 hours later and still lingering in the power and beauty of @farmaid. #farmaid40

“Thanks Willie. We needed that.”

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 21d

Sen Rest is a Legislative giant; hard working, tough, thoughtful, & devastatingly witty. She shaped the fairest tax system in America. Her place in history is anchored in the pursuit of ideas, solutions, and her deep commitment to justice.
I’ll miss her dearly.

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State Sen. Ann Rest announces retirement after 40 years in office

Rest called representing the residents of the northwest suburbs “the honor of my life.”

www.startribune.com

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 22d

Over the last years, we’ve done a lot together. It is good to be in the fight for Minnesota with someone who shares the hope for our future and the determination to fight for it.

Let’s roll, Governor Walz.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Election Day @xpleeformnhouse.bsky.social. An important day for Minnesotans in HD 34B and across the state. As we say, #LFG.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 23d

The MN Senate’s Working Group on Gun Violence met earlier today.

Raw, graphic, painful, and necessary testimony at a somber hearing. For all of our kids and each other, I hope you listen with to this story or the full hearing, available online.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Gun violence prevention is at forefront of Minnesota working group’s meeting

The group was created to mull possible policy changes following the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 26d

Going on strike takes courage and the wisdom to know that bargaining together drives better wages and benefits. In Trump’s inflation economy, workers need a wage increase.

In solidarity and support, I’m with you Teamsters 320. Your work at the U of M keeps the place running.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · 28d

Another horrible installment of gun violence in America.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · Sep 9

Minnesota. Come for the vaccines. Stay for the good (and healthy) life.

Good work, @governorwalz.mn.gov.

www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Walz counters federal vaccine moves with state-level order to maintain broad access

Minnesota moves to maintain access to vaccines after federal guidance last week ordered limitations on who has access to the COVID-19 booster shot.

www.mprnews.org

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · Sep 1

On Labor Day, we reflect on decades of work to protect and advance the dignity, security, and rights of working people.

Tomorrow we return to that work knowing working people, their families, and their power are deeply threatened.

With love and solidarity, have a happy, powerful Labor Day.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · Sep 1

Funds designated for Minnesota would have created roles to prevent targeted violence and terrorism.

Trump eliminated it in July. Five weeks after the June 14 assassinations in Minnesota.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/u...

Before Minnesota Shooting, a Program Aimed at Preventing Attacks Lost Federal Funding

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stitchbitchrepeat.bsky.social @stitchbitchrepeat.bsky.social · Sep 1

Please do this @governorwalz.mn.gov @ltgovflanagan.mn.gov @epmurphymn.bsky.social please get this done.

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Aug 31

New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER
NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SECRETARY GINA DEBLASSIE
AUGUST 29, 2025
Ensuring Availability of COVID-19 Vaccine for the 2025-2026 Season

THIS ORDER supersedes any previous order, proclamation, or directives to the extent they are in conflict. This Public Order shall take effect immediately and remain in effect until such time as it automatically expires one year from the date of issuance, or until such time as the New Mexico Department of Health Cabinet Secretary rescinds it.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · Aug 28

The adults are supposed to protect the kids. Period.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you to the first responders, law enforcement, doctors, nurses, chaplains and all who are tending to the injured and dying.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · Aug 27

A sickening day in Minnesota. An unspeakable loss of life and innocence. My heart and soul are with the children and families of Annunciation; students, parents, educators, worshippers, clergy, community.

I grieve with you and with Minnesotans who are shaken and struggling with this horrible act.

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Erin Murphy @epmurphymn.bsky.social · Aug 27

@repamandahj.bsky.social!!