Kids in the news.

Minnesota senators can now bring their children into the chamber, upending 168-year-old rule
By Allison Kite
The Minnesota Star Tribune

"Senators voted 41-25 on Wednesday, March 25, to make the change after Sen. Clare Oumou Verbeten, DFL-St. Paul, was escorted off the floor earlier in the legislative session with her 7-month-old son, Leo.

"Oumou Verbeten said she felt shame and embarrassment while being led out of the chamber where she serves.

"Allowing children on the floor marks a monumental change in the 168-year history of the Senate, where members weren’t allowed to drink water in the chamber until a few years ago. The Minnesota House already allows lawmakers’ children on the floor."

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-senators-can-now-bring-their-children-into-the-chamber-upending-168-year-old-rule/601635514?utm_source=gift

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When you hear about Minnesotans' neighborly response against the federal government's violent repression, know that roughly half the state's representatives are doing nothing to stop it. You know who they are.

"DFLers have proposed legislation to rein in federal agents, from Port’s bill on masks to allowing Minnesotans to sue ICE if their rights are violated and prohibiting schools and hospitals from allowing federal agents inside without signed judicial warrants.

"So far, they haven’t been able to build support among their Republican colleagues, leaving their fate in doubt this session. The House is evenly divided between the two parties, meaning any bill needs bipartisan support to pass."

Minnesota Democrats report being followed, harassed by ICE agents during immigration surge
By Allison Kite
The Minnesota Star Tribune
https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-report-being-followed-harassed-by-ice-agents-during-immigration-surge/601587769?utm_source=gift

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FEWER.

“I think [the laughter] was all sharing the joy of potentially seeing less senators roam our halls,” said Rep. Jim Nash, R-Waconia.

Expand the House, shrink the Senate? Minnesota lawmakers debate changes to avoid another tie
https://www.startribune.com/grow-the-house-but-shrink-the-senate-minnesota-lawmakers-debate-changes-to-avoid-another-tie/601597796?utm_source=gift

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