It is appalling to see the unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration in the ICE invasion of Minnesota. And the cruelty is astounding. Just like Jewish residents of Berlin in the 1930s,...
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2025 Capitol Report
Friends and Neighbors, As promised, here is my 2025 session report, sharing perspectives on some of the issues and legislation I worked on. The State Budget The 2025 session occurred at a...
Senator Marty Pushing for Moratorium on Billboards
Senator Marty is pushing legislation to create a moratorium on billboards in Minnesota, allowing cities and counties to phase them out over time. “When you look at all the marketing Minnesota does...
Senator Marty Commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Selma Voting Rights March
Sixty years ago, the Selma Voting Rights March began. On Bloody Sunday Alabama Troopers brutally assaulted peaceful marchers. Martin Luther King rallied religious leaders from around the country to...
Senator Marty Comments on Jeff Bezos Selling Out to President Trump by Silencing the Storied Washington Post’s Editorial Page
A huge loss for an independent media at a time of authoritarian takeover. Senator Marty: The Washington Post's motto has been "Democracy Dies In Darkness." Jeff Bezos just decided to turn out...
Senator John Marty Introduces Sports Betting Bill with Rigorous Protections for Minnesotans
Senator John Marty introduced Senate File 978, the only proposed sports betting bill with necessary safeguards to protect Minnesota from the serious problems caused by online sports betting. ...
2024 Capitol Report
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2023-24 Minnesota Legislature was very productive in addressing many challenges facing the state. There is much more to do, so I am updating you on my work at...
2023 Capitol Report
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2023 Legislative Session was a transformational time for Minnesota. There were numerous major accomplishments that will improve the lives of people in every corner of...
Senator John Marty’s Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Legislation Signed into Law by Governor Walz
After three years of inaction Senator John Marty’s (DFL-Roseville) legislation on catalytic converter theft prevention was signed into law Thursday by Governor Tim Walz. The legislation...