Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman was taken from us by the kind of political violence that is becoming all too common—violence that doesn’t just hurt individuals, but threatens the integrity of our institutions and the safety of public leadership. Her loss is profound. But her impact didn’t end with her passing. It continues in the work she led, the people she stood with, and the values she fought for.

Melissa was not just a legislator. She was a builder of futures….

In Minnesota, we have seen the power of neighbors joining together across race, faith, immigration status, and background to create a better life for our families. From ensuring children have full bellies at school, to providing access to quality, life-saving healthcare for all families— no exceptions.

The MinnesotaCare Immigrant Inclusion Act allows mixed-status families to access MinnesotaCare, a low-income healthcare program funded through state dollars...