Press Releases from the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Jensen-Birk Ticket Doubles Down on Far-Right Extremism
03/08/2022
DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement ahead of the expected announcement that Scott Jensen is doubling down on far-right extremism by selecting an anti-vaxxer who wants to outlaw abortion and ban same-sex marriage as his running mate.
Jeremy Munson is a Far-Right Troll, Not a Serious Candidate
03/07/2022
DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement about Representative Jeremy Munson’s announced run for Congress.
Democrats Delivered $565 Million in Relief to 90 Minnesota Colleges & Universities
03/07/2022
Today, the Department of Education released a state-by-state breakdown of the resources provided to colleges and universities by President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ American Rescue Plan. Overall, the American Rescue Plan provided over $565 million to colleges and universities across Minnesota.
DFL Slams MN GOP Reps For Vote Against Bill to Help Veterans Exposed to Toxins During Service
03/04/2022
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins. While 34 Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the bill, none of Minnesota’s Republican Representatives voted for it.
DFL Statement on Hepola’s Campaign to Elect a GOP Governor
03/02/2022
DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement after vanity candidate Cory Hepola announced his spoiler campaign for Minnesota Governor.
DFL Party Executive Committee Statement on Ukraine
03/01/2022
Last night, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s State Executive Committee met and passed the following resolution of support for the people of Ukraine.
GOP Pushes Tax Cuts for Wealthy Minnesotans
02/24/2022
Today, Thursday, February 24, DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement blasting the Senate GOP proposal for a yet another tax cut for Minnesota’s wealthiest families:
DFL Party Lauds House Passage of Frontline Worker Bonus Pay Bill
02/24/2022
DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement after DFLers in the Minnesota House of Representatives passed an expanded frontline worker bonus pay bill.
DFL Party Veterans Caucus Statement Regarding Events in Ukraine
02/23/2022
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s Veterans Caucus released the following statement regarding events in Ukraine as of February 23, 2022.
DFL Party Statement on the Passing of Congressman Hagedorn
02/18/2022
DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Jim Hagedorn.