Press Conference: Majority Leader End-of-Session Media Availability - 05/18/26
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Minnesota Senate Wraps Session with 'A-Grade' Claim Amidst Key Accomplishments and Unresolved Debates
Job-creating bonding projects ($1.2B)
Rental and housing investments
Property tax reductions
HCMC stabilization
Healthcare and rural hospital support
High fuel cost relief and tab fee holiday
Public safety, capital security, and crime victim services
IT modernization and fraud prevention
Human services policy and accountability
Gun violence prevention and public safety
Small business relief package
Paid family medical leave
ICE and public safety policy
Local sales taxes and St. Paul funding
Legislative process and transparency
Notable Quotes (2)
The Minnesota Senate being the grown-up in the room so often moving and pushing an agenda.
If we reach good conclusion bipartisan, not bipartisan, if we reach a good conclusion for the people of Minnesota, we get an A.
People (12)
Lead spokesperson for Senate DFL accomplishments and legislative strategy.
Led efforts on human services fraud and continuity of care.
Focused on fraud prevention and electronic visiting policy.
Collaborated on fraud accountability measures.
Proposed statewide small business relief package.
Deceased individual whose death influenced gun violence policy discussions.
Parents of Harper Mosk who pushed for gun violence prevention legislation.
Worked on independent office of inspector general legislation.
Worked on due process language for human services.
Worked on due process language for human services.
Senate counterpart with whom Murphy maintains a working relationship.
Former lawmaker turned St. Paul Mayor.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- 2026 Legislative Session Final Day