It’s funny what you can do — and can’t do — when your party has a one-seat majority in the Senate. President Biden got a big bipartisan infrastructure bill, the Inflation Reduction Act, the most expansive federal response on guns in decades, and other significant wins. But he still might have Minnesota envy.
Read MoreRep. Jamie Long and Sen. Lindsey Port (DFL – Burnsville) have introduced a bill to give the Minnesota legislature the opportunity to meet year-round. Under this legislation, Minnesotans would be able to vote for a constitutional amendment that removes restrictions on when the state legislature can meet for regular session.
Read MoreThe investigation found that the City and MPD engaged in a pattern or practice of race discrimination in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The Minneapolis Delegation in the Minnesota House, which includes Rep. Jamie Long and all members of the DFL, released a joint statement.
Read MoreRep. Jamie Long, Rep. Frank Hornstein and Sen. Scott Dibble are holding a town hall this week! We look forward to answering your questions and talking about the bills we’re advancing this session.
Read MoreThe Climate and Energy Committee chaired by Rep. Long passed a bill that would establish Minnesota as a clean energy leader! It invests $175 million in initiatives that will lower energy costs, create good-paying jobs, and spur economic growth while reducing our state’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreThis month, Rep. Long is supporting Minnesota workers by passing three bills to help workers stay safe, healthy, and economically secure, advancing the Clean Slate Act and connecting with Minnesotans on public education and common sense gun violence protection.
Read MoreThe Clean Slate Act introduced by Rep. Long would make Minnesota one of a handful of states granting citizens with minor criminal records a “clean slate” so they have an easier time finding work or places to live.
Read MoreFind out how Jamie Long is advocating for workers, giving Minnesotans a second chance and protecting unions and union members.
Read MoreRep. Jamie Long introduced legislation to ensure Minnesotans receive the wages that they deserve. The bill gives workers more control over their schedule and prohibits scheduling practices that may be used to exploit workers.
Read MoreThis bold, science-based plan, developed by members of the Minnesota House Climate Action Caucus, will protect the environment and our health, help Minnesotans save money, and create good-paying jobs.
Read MoreToday, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1, a resolution condemning violence and violent rhetoric directed at the United States Capitol and state capitols, and affirming support for democracy, rule of law, and the certified results of our election.
Read MoreA $15 million appropriation to an Xcel Energy solar-incentive program that was approved during the final days of the 2020 Legislative session came from a Southwest Minneapolis state Rep. Jamie Long (DFL-61B).
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Just across the St. Croix River in Wisconsin, we saw last week what it is like to hold an in-person election during a pandemic. It was not a pretty sight. An untold number of Wisconsinites simply stayed home, absentee ballots failed to arrive for many who requested them, polling places were shuttered by a lack of volunteers, the National Guard was called in to help, and voters saw two-hour waits.
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, Minn. — To enshrine the bedrock right to vote for every Minnesotan, Senator Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, and Representative Jamie Long, DFL-Minneapolis, introduced a constitutional amendment (SF 3304 & HF 3333) to guarantee that Minnesota elections will be “free, fair, and equal.” This amendment, if passed, would be on the 2020 election ballot for residents to vote on.
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MN — State Representative Jamie Long (DFL—Minneapolis) and State Senator Nick Frentz (DFL—North Mankato) have introduced legislation to move Minnesota towards 100 percent clean energy. This proposal would prompt the state to transition away from power sources that rely on fossil fuels in favor of renewable sources like wind and solar.
Read More“Today, Commissioner Schnell and the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission took meaningful action to make Minnesota’s probation system more just and effective. I’m grateful for their leadership and for all of the people who shared their stories and advocated to cap probation so that others could have opportunities that they were denied.
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MN — Today, Senate Republicans blocked efforts broadly supported by Minnesotans to address the threat of climate change despite overwhelming scientific evidence showing that Minnesota is one of the fastest warming states in the country.
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MN — Today, the Minnesota House is expected to approve a new jobs and energy budget (HF 2208). Rep. Jamie Long (DFL – Minneapolis), Vice Chair of the Energy and Climate Division, is the chief author of several bills that were included in the budget legislation.
“We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transition to clean energy and create good homegrown jobs,” said Rep. Long. “Let’s build a thriving clean energy economy, protect our health, and once again lead the nation in the fight against climate change.”
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