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Celebration of a Clean Energy Future
On September 1, a great group of Minnesotans gathered at the Colin Powell Center in Minneapolis to celebrate the Clean Power Plan and to build momentum for the work ahead to build a clean energy...
View ArticleGOP leaves communities disconnected by underfunding broadband
BY PAUL THISSEN GRAND FORKS HERALD OCTOBER 7, 2015 At a recent forum about the lack of high-speed Internet access in greater Minnesota, a woman from Aitkin, Minn., told us, "this isn't just a need—it's...
View ArticleMinnesota Budget Surplus Must Help Ordinary Minnesotans
Our state budget surplus of $1.87 billion for fiscal years 2016-17. After $665 million is put into state reserve accounts, as required by law,that number shrinks to $1.2 billion. While this is good...
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Rep. Thissen and House DFL Fight Against Dark Money in Politics
Since the United State Supreme Court decision in Citizens United, Minnesotans have been inundated by untold sums of outside spending in campaigns – spending that is clearly intended to influence...
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Next Generation Main Street Act
Rep. Thissen and several DFL House colleagues introduced the Next Generation Main Street Act, an array of proposals designed to support small businesses across the state. Thissen and Rosenthal worked...
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Students, state representatives discuss college affordability
MANKATO — Most of the Minnesota State University seniors who visited with two state lawmakers Wednesday said they planned to move back home when they graduate. The decision to return to their childhood...
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People Should Vote on Eliminating Dark Money
West Central Tribune The Feb. 10 guest editorial published in the West Central Tribune about “dark money” in politics was right, in part. We agree that “Minnesotans deserve to know as much as possible...
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Willmar College Students Discuss the Burdern of College Costs
Students at Ridgewater College sometimes work two or three jobs to pay for school. Some go to school part-time to spread out the cost. Some do all of that. Students and staff members at the college’s...
View ArticleFind A Better Way to Govern
March 6, 2016 Duluth News Tribune Minnesotans won’t soon forget how last year’s session came to an end. The chaos in the Capitol. Lawmakers shouting, demanding to be recognized, to testify. The...
View ArticleGiving Small Businesses Tools to Grow
“When our small businesses thrive so do our local economies. The success of small business owners is a key to ensuring that our economy works for everyone and not just the well-connected few" Hibbing...
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Rep. Thissen Takes A Small Business Tour of Southeastern Minnesota
"The most exciting thing to me is to see so many young people take the entrepreneurial leap in an effort to revitalize the towns they grew up in or have adopted as their homes. They see their business...
View ArticleRep. Thissen Plan on Health Care Gets National Attention
From The Hill:Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature are proposing a plan to help people deal with sharp insurance premium increases in the state under ObamaCare. The plan would provide financial...
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Rep.Paul Thissen Pushes for Legislative Transparency and Accountabilty
Rep. Paul Thissen has introduced a package of bills to make the Minnesota Legislature more transparent, accessible and open to the public. House File 1065, introduced today, makes the legislature...
View ArticleRep. Thissen Tackles Disproportionate Labeling of African American and Native...
Rep. Paul Thissen is moving legislation to require school districts to adopt culturally competent policies and provide cultural competency training for dismissal, special education referrals, reading...
View ArticlePioneer Press Praises Rep. Thissen's Legislative Sunlight Bill
Sure, a new open-data, open-meeting bill makes a political point. But it’s a good one.Minnesotans deserve a reminder that the Legislature exempted itself from provisions of the state’s Data Practices...
View ArticleRep. Thissen Introduces MN Research and Development Authority
Rep. Paul Thissen introduced legislation today (HF2134) to create a Minnesota Research and Development Authority and fund it with a $500 million investment by the State of Minnesota."There is no reason...
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Rep. Thissen Seeks Report on Impact of Fossil Fuel Investments on State...
Rep. Paul Thissen is pushing the State of MN to study the stability and security of investments in companies that are involved in the exploration, production, development, transportation or sale of...
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Why I'm Opening My Official Emails Up for Public Review
by Rachel Stassen-Berger, Pioneer PressUnlike the law on Minnesota local and state government officials, state law does not require legislators to release their email messages or correspondence to the...
View ArticleConsumers Should Have the Right to Oppose Selling or Sharing of Web Browsing...
Rep.Paul Thissen successfully added a provision today to require internet service providers (ISPs) who use equipment subject to a franchise agreement, right of way agreement or other contract with the...
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Former Minnesota DFL House Speaker Paul Thissen to run for governor
Former Minnesota DFL House Speaker Paul Thissen to run for governorThe DFL field in the race to replace Gov. Mark Dayton continues to grow. By J. Patrick Coolican Star Tribune JUNE 14, 2017 —...
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Former House Speaker Thissen adds his name to crush of gubernatorial candidates
Former House Speaker Thissen adds his name to crush of gubernatorial candidatesBy RACHEL E. STASSEN-BERGER | rstassen-berger@pioneerpress.com | Pioneer PressPUBLISHED: June 15, 2017 at 9:00 am |...
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DFL candidates for governor, 1st District visit town
DFL candidates for governor, 1st District visit townBy Sam WilmesEmail the authorPublished 5:44 pm Friday, June 16, 2017DFL candidates for state and federal offices discussed their qualifications and...
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Former House speaker Thissen hits the road again for governor bid
Former House speaker Thissen hits the road again for governor bidBy Zach Kayser on Jun 20, 2017 at 10:00 p.m.BRAINERD, Minn. — DFLer Paul Thissen aims to unite Minnesota voters over economic fairness...
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Rep. Paul Thissen launches run for governor
Rep. Paul Thissen launches run for governorBy Mike StollEmail the authorPublished 8:10 am Friday, June 16, 2017Minnesota Representative Paul Thissen (DFL-District 61B) announced that he would run for...
View ArticleRepresentative Mike Sundin Endorses Paul Thissen for Governor
Representative Mike Sundin, (DFL) 11A, announced that he is endorsing Representative Paul Thissen for Governor. Sundin, a 3rd term representative from Esko, Minnesota, which extends to Carlton, Pine...
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One Step to Dismantling Racial Inequality in our Criminal Justice System:...
One Step to Dismantling Racial Inequality in our Criminal Justice System: Legalize MarijuanaWhen Philando Castile was pulled over for a broken taillight, Officer Yanez...
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Minnesota Representative Argues for Cannabis Legalization to Help Dismantle...
Minnesota Rep. Paul Thissen believes the recreational legalization is necessary to curb racial inequality in the state’s criminal justice system.Friday 09/8/2017by Tyler KoslowAs one of the 29 states...
View ArticleThissen to speak at Albert Lea hospital rally
ALBERT LEA — Save Our Hospital has secured two speakers for the Sept. 30 Rally for Rural Healthcare outside Mayo Clinic's Albert Lea campus.Rep. Paul Thissen, the former Democratic speaker of the house...
View ArticlePaul Thissen on the Mike McIntee Show Podcast
Paul Thissen talks with Mike McIntee about the need for transparency, and his primary goals as Governor of Minnesota. Click the link to listen to the Podcast:...
View ArticleThissen calls for end to closed meetings at Capitol
TONKA BAY — South Minneapolis state Rep. Paul Thissen, if elected governor of Minnesota, would get rid of closed meetings at the State Capitol and subject legislators to the same public meetings laws...
View ArticleMore than 300 protest Albert Lea hospital consolidation
Hannah Yang, hyang@postbulletin.comALBERT LEA — More than 300 people angry with Mayo Clinic's decision to transfer some services from its Albert Lea hospital to its hospital in Austin gathered Saturday...
View Article‘We are not done’
With the move of Albert Lea’s ICU, residents rally against changesApproximately 300 people rallied in Central Park Saturday afternoon to showcase the community’s continued commitment to keeping a...
View ArticleSupreme Court should protect Labor Unions
Public employees are the people who make our communities work. They’re firefighters who rush in to burning buildings to save our loved ones. They’re snowplow drivers who make it possible for...
View ArticleDFLers vie for union votes
DFLers vie for union votesBy Peter Passi on Oct 6, 2017 at 7:40 p.m.DULUTH — Six DFL gubernatorial hopefuls took the stage Friday afternoon, Oct. 6, in front of a sea of people wearing union-themed...
View ArticleRep. Paul Thissen celebrates MN #StartupWeek by promoting IDEA Act
SAINT PAUL, MNOctober 12, 2017 Rep. Paul Thissen has introduced the IDEA Act. The Innovation, Discovery and Entrepreneurship Act creates a robust public-private partnership to generate meaningful...
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DFL gubernatorial candidates talk health care
DFL gubernatorial candidates talk health careHeather J. Carlson, hcarlson@postbulletin.com Oct 17, 2017 Minnesota State Representative Paul Thissen answers a question pertaining to rural health care...
View ArticleDFL governor hopefuls make their cases in Sauk Rapids
DFL governor hopefuls make their cases in Sauk RapidsTIMES STAFF REPORT Published 12:19 p.m. CT Oct. 23, 2017SAUK RAPIDS — A U.S. congressman, the St. Paul mayor, and at least three state...
View ArticleAlbert Lea 'Save Our Hospital' effort raises over $100K
Albert Lea 'Save Our Hospital' effort raises over $100KSAM WILMES sam.wilmes@albertleatribune.comOct 26, 2017 Updated Oct 26, 2017The Albert Lea-Save Our Hospital organization has raised more than...
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Gubernatorial candidate gets lesson on buffers at Northfield farm
By Philip WeyheAs the 2018 candidates for Minnesota governor line up, members of the state’s agricultural community are looking to get in their ears early.Bruce Peterson, who owns and operates Far-Gaze...
View ArticleTax-exempt Mayo Clinic grows, but rural patients pay a price
Tax-exempt Mayo Clinic grows, but rural patients pay a priceThe famed medical center builds a grand main campus while consolidating services elsewhere.By DAN DIAMOND 11/16/2017 05:04 AM ESTROCHESTER,...
View ArticleMinnesota students that owe lunch money are still facing 'lunch shaming' from...
Minnesota students that owe lunch money are still facing 'lunch shaming' from schoolsA law passed in 2014 was supposed to stop this from happening.Put yourself back in your middle school...
View ArticleHelp Minnesota protect consumers from private data grabs by internet and...
By PAUL THISSEN December 01, 2017 - 6:42 PMAs a state representative, my job under the Constitution is to work “for the security, benefit and protection of the people … ” Right now, the Federal...
View ArticleLawmakers want state to take up ‘net neutrality’ fight
A pair of Democratic legislators proposed Tuesday that Minnesota toughen state standards for internet service providers just as the federal government is giving them more flexibility in pricing and...
View ArticleTwo Minnesota legislators say they will push to protect net neutrality in...
Less than a week after the Federal Communications Commission rolled back net neutrality rules, two DFL legislators announced a plan to “counteract” the decision and said they hope other states take...
View ArticleDemocrats stand with SEIU in Mayo spat
ALBERT LEA — Mayo Clinic faced a wave of criticism Tuesday from state Democratic leaders during SEIU Healthcare Minnesota's strikein Albert Lea, including one who weighed in from the nation's capital...
View ArticleMinn. health chief resigns amid state elder abuse concerns
Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger will step down at the end of the day, Gov. Mark Dayton's office said Tuesday.The move comes weeks after a Minneapolis Star Tribune series exposed...
View ArticlePaul Thissen: Refugees? The facts are clear: No pause needed in Minnesota
By Paul ThissenI spent a morning last week at Washington Technology Magnet School in St. Paul. The highlight of the trip was a visit to an English Language Learner classroom filled with...
View ArticleEditorial: Conversing with candidates for governor: Today, Paul Thissen
By PIONEER PRESS EDITORIAL BOARD | Pioneer PressPUBLISHED: December 27, 2017 at 12:12 am | UPDATED: December 27, 2017 at 5:02 pmA mom from Mora is among Minnesotans whose experiences resonate with Rep....
View ArticleMinnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Thissen Visits Duluth
January 14, 2018 Graham HakalaDULUTH, Minn. – Another candidate or Minnesota governor has thrown his hat into the ring for the DFL. Paul Thissen is a former speaker of the Minnesota House of...
View ArticleMinnesota Democrat Governor Candidate Visits Duluth
January 14, 2018 10:49 PMMinnesota Democrat governor candidate representative Paul Thissen made a stop to Duluth on Sunday to meet with community members.Thissen was the former speaker of the Minnesota...
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