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Dear Neighbors,

I have heard from many of you about your concerns with the radical actions being taken by the Trump administration. I want to assure you that I will use all of my power to resist every illegal, hateful, racist, xenophobic, and discriminatory action coming from the new federal government. I will fight to protect the rights of our LGBTQ, Black and Brown, and immigrant communities. Our diversity is our strength and I won’t back down from that. This is one reason why it was so critical for the House DFL to maintain a fair power-sharing agreement. We are now in a much stronger position to push back against these actions, but much work remains.

While I had hoped this would be a few weeks of productivity from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, I’m disappointed to see their hyper-partisan agenda unfolding. From attacks on reproductive healthcare access to delaying the Paid Family and Medical Leave law, we’re seeing a slew of dangerous bills aimed at harming our most vulnerable populations. 

We can get things done for the people of Minnesota, for our neighbors, when we work together on a realistic path forward to find common ground. I know this is possible, even if it won’t happen until a true tie is restored.

Koegel

Protecting Access to Reliable Transportation

With costs going up under the Trump economy, now is the time to invest in accessible, affordable transportation, which will create new jobs, reduce disparities, and help cut traffic congestion. That’s why my DFL colleagues and I successfully prevented proposed Republican-led legislation to delay light rail transit capital projects, including the proposed Blue Line from Brooklyn Park to Minneapolis. This is a local project that is community-driven and will be paid for by Hennepin County; no state funds will be used to build the Blue Line Extension 

So many Minnesotans rely on public transportation to get to work, buy groceries, or visit friends and families. They've worked hard for this project, and the last thing they need is people from another community pulling the rug from under them. This project not only strengthens our local economy but also ensures that every Minnesotan—regardless of income or background—has the opportunity to thrive and stay connected to their communities.

As long as I am the DFL Transportation lead, we will ensure Minnesotans have more transit options - not less.

Republicans Target Paid Family & Medical Leave 

One of the biggest priorities for Minnesota Republicans during their temporary advantage in the Minnesota House is to delay, or even outright eliminate, Paid Family & Medical Leave. The DFL passed Paid Leave [ [link removed] ] because no one should have to choose between their job and bonding with a newborn, taking care of a loved one, or taking time to recover from a major illness. Paid Leave is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, but Republicans are looking to take away this crucial benefit from Minnesotans before they can even use it.

Instead of helping workers and employers prepare for the new law, Republicans are standing with their corporate allies in attempting to undermine the program. One bill advancing in the House would delay Paid Leave by one year. Worse, another bill from GOP lawmakers would repeal Paid Leave altogether. Here [ [link removed] ] are examples of Minnesotans speaking up in opposition to the Republican plan to delay or dismantle paid time, a move that would harm families, small businesses, and our economy.

All Minnesotans deserve the economic security that comes with paid time to care for themselves or a family member, and Democrats are committed to standing with working families in protecting this important new right for workers and their families.

Protecting Children on Social Media 

The evidence is clear that social media is linked with poor mental health outcomes, particularly among children. Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General called for social media platforms to have warning labels [ [link removed] ]. During the 2024 session, we passed legislation requiring social media companies to disclose when they conduct product experiments targeting kids, as well as barring children from working as social media influencers. 

Since then, legislators have met with residents in our community as well as at the Capitol, with organizations like the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) to discuss their Keep it Digitally Safe (KiDS) Campaign, a global contest inviting parents and kids to submit social media warning label ideas to raise awareness about the risks associated with social media and promote safer online practices.  

You can learn more about the KiDS campaign here [ [link removed] ].

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Keep in Touch

You can contact me at [email protected] or (651) 296-5369. You can follow me on Facebook [ [link removed] ] as well. I appreciate the opportunity to serve our district in the legislature and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Erin Koegel

State Representative








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