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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 challenging time for setting a new state budget. Following the significant work...
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 for tourism, you look at the TV commercials we provide, the online ads...
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 come. My Dad joined the marchers in Selma on Tuesday. He filed this...
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 the lights. Tragic. For our democracy....
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. “Minnesotans already can bet on sports – with family, friends, co-workers –...
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 the Capitol. Thank you to all who have shared your thoughts on various...
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 Minnesota. In all my years of reporting to constituents at the end 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 was a top priority of Senate DFLers and will crack down on an issue that...
Senate Finance Chair John Marty Releases Statement in Response to February Budget Forecast
The Minnesota Management and Budget Office released the February Budget Forecast Monday, projecting a $17.5 billion budget surplus. In response, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee Senator John Marty (DFL-Roseville) released the following statement:...