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Good afternoon!
I just wrapped up another week on the road for our Central/Southwest Bonding Tour. It has shaped up to be a busy few months, but I really enjoy the opportunity to look at and learn about various bonding needs across the state. Thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and I hope you enjoy!
MN Powerlifting Supreme Court Decision
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that preventing a transgender athlete, in this case a biological male, from competing in USA Powerlifting’s women’s division is “facially discriminatory” under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. This ruling sets a troubling precedent that could impact the future of women’s athletics across the state. Allowing biological males to compete in girls’ and women’s sports puts female athletes at a competitive disadvantage and raises serious safety concerns.
This decision directly challenges the intent of Title IX, which was created to ensure equal opportunities for women in education and athletics. Female athletes have worked hard to earn their place in competition and deserve to know that their efforts will be met with fairness.
This past session, legislation was introduced in the Minnesota House to address this issue and preserve the integrity of girls’ sports, but was unfortunately voted down along party lines. Myself and my House GOP colleagues have every intention of revisiting this critical issue as soon as the 2026 Legislative Session begins. We must stand up and protect girls sports.
"What the Fraud?"
This week, a special episode called What the Fraud aired on 5 Eyewitness News. The program featured former Legislative Auditor Jim Noble breaking down how fraud has been allowed to slip through the cracks in Minnesota’s state government. His firsthand experience shows a clear pattern. We have seen it in housing programs, in human services, and across multiple agencies that failed to protect taxpayer dollars. Noble makes it clear that these recent scandals are likely not the end of the story unless action is taken now. We need real accountability and stronger safeguards so that Minnesotans do not continue losing their hard earned money to fraud. If you missed the episode, you can listen to it here.
 Reminder: Get Involved at the Capitol!
I want to take a moment to remind students about two great opportunities at the State Capitol, as the deadlines to apply are coming up soon. Both programs offer valuable firsthand experience in state government and are excellent ways to learn more about the legislative process.
High School Page Program
The Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page Program allows high school juniors to spend a week at the Capitol learning how laws are made. Students meet with legislators, observe committee hearings and floor sessions, and participate in activities that show how our state government operates. Applications for the upcoming session are now open, and I encourage interested students to apply.
Undergraduate Internship Program
College students can gain hands-on experience through the Minnesota House Undergraduate Internship Program. Interns work directly with legislators and staff, assist with research and communications, and gain insight into how policy decisions are shaped. This is a great opportunity for students interested in public service, law, or government. Applications are currently open, and I encourage students to apply soon.
These are competitive programs that offer a unique look inside our state legislature and an opportunity to make valuable connections for the future. I hope to see some students from 12B here next session!
Back from Bonding!
As I mentioned in the beginning, we were on the road for another bonding trip this week. It has been a jam-packed season of touring capital investment projects in all corners of the state, but so fun and rewarding to meet people and see where we can help bridge the gap for communities that need our help. Check out pictures from this trip here!
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