Sandy Pappas
@senatorpappas.bsky.social
Lifelong fighter for social justice. MN Senator, former Senate President, proudly representing SD65 - St. Paul. Advocate for women, workers, immigrants, children & human rights.
Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur an easy fast and good final sealing. G’mar Chatimah Tovah
October 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur an easy fast and good final sealing. G’mar Chatimah Tovah
Last week I brought two proposals to the Senate Gun Violence Prevention Working Group:
• Letting cities ban guns in libraries, rec centers & city halls
• Renew funding for the nonpartisan Gun Violence Research Center
Read more about the Working Group here: www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/new...
• Letting cities ban guns in libraries, rec centers & city halls
• Renew funding for the nonpartisan Gun Violence Research Center
Read more about the Working Group here: www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/new...
A conversation '3 or 4 decades too late': Senate Gun Violence Prevention Committee debuts
Sens. Ron Latz of (DFL-St. Louis Park) and Zaynab Mohamed (DFL-Minneapolis) co-chair a senate working group – containing fellow DFLers and Republicans across the aisle – which began meeting this
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September 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Last week I brought two proposals to the Senate Gun Violence Prevention Working Group:
• Letting cities ban guns in libraries, rec centers & city halls
• Renew funding for the nonpartisan Gun Violence Research Center
Read more about the Working Group here: www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/new...
• Letting cities ban guns in libraries, rec centers & city halls
• Renew funding for the nonpartisan Gun Violence Research Center
Read more about the Working Group here: www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/new...
To those who celebrate - Happy New Year!
September 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
To those who celebrate - Happy New Year!
As Chair of the Capital Investment Committee, I joined our resident civil engineer Senator Ann Johnson Stewart and Committee members in southeast Minnesota this week to tour local infrastructure projects. We’ll be traveling across the state all fall to learn more about the needs in our communities.
September 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As Chair of the Capital Investment Committee, I joined our resident civil engineer Senator Ann Johnson Stewart and Committee members in southeast Minnesota this week to tour local infrastructure projects. We’ll be traveling across the state all fall to learn more about the needs in our communities.
Like so many of you, I am heartbroken by the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School. A new school year should bring hope, not fear. Please join Rep. Hussein, Rep. Pérez-Vega & me for a District 65 Town Hall on Public Safety to share concerns & work together on solutions for safer neighborhoods.
September 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Like so many of you, I am heartbroken by the tragedy at Annunciation Catholic School. A new school year should bring hope, not fear. Please join Rep. Hussein, Rep. Pérez-Vega & me for a District 65 Town Hall on Public Safety to share concerns & work together on solutions for safer neighborhoods.
This year brought challenges, but Senate DFLers worked to protect what makes Minnesota strong. I’m proud to represent District 65, where some of my most impactful legislation comes directly from ideas shared by constituents. Read my 2025 End of Session Report to see what we accomplished.
August 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This year brought challenges, but Senate DFLers worked to protect what makes Minnesota strong. I’m proud to represent District 65, where some of my most impactful legislation comes directly from ideas shared by constituents. Read my 2025 End of Session Report to see what we accomplished.
I’m proud to have been the author of Minnesota’s new restorative justice law, which gives survivors of sexual assault another path to healing. I'm grateful to the advocates who made this possible. Read more here: www.startribune.com/new-law-offe...
Brooks: New law offers justice to survivors of sexual assault
Minnesota’s restorative justice law offers survivors a path to healing and a safe way to confront the person who harmed them.
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August 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I’m proud to have been the author of Minnesota’s new restorative justice law, which gives survivors of sexual assault another path to healing. I'm grateful to the advocates who made this possible. Read more here: www.startribune.com/new-law-offe...
As the author of MN’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law, I stand with UFCW Local 663 as they take Hormel to court. No one should have to choose between their health and a paycheck.
Read the full press release here: senatedfl.mn/dfl-senators...
Read the full press release here: senatedfl.mn/dfl-senators...
DFL Senators in Solidarity with Union Workers on Earned Sick and Safe Time Lawsuit | Minnesota Senate DFL
St. Paul, Minn. – On Wednesday,workers at the Hormel meatpacking plant in Austin filed a class action lawsuit against their employer for violations of the Earned Sick and Safe Time statute. The lawsui...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
As the author of MN’s Earned Sick and Safe Time law, I stand with UFCW Local 663 as they take Hormel to court. No one should have to choose between their health and a paycheck.
Read the full press release here: senatedfl.mn/dfl-senators...
Read the full press release here: senatedfl.mn/dfl-senators...
I attended last Wednesday's ceremonial signing of the bill to fund suicide prevention barriers on the Washington Ave Bridge. I was honored to share the moment with my grandchildren and acknowledge the advocates who made this life-saving legislation possible.
July 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I attended last Wednesday's ceremonial signing of the bill to fund suicide prevention barriers on the Washington Ave Bridge. I was honored to share the moment with my grandchildren and acknowledge the advocates who made this life-saving legislation possible.
Please attend The Capitol Area Community Vitality Kick-Off event on Monday, July 14th from 4-8pm at Cass Gilbert Hill Park! There will be food trucks, games for kids, and live music. We hope to see you there!
July 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Please attend The Capitol Area Community Vitality Kick-Off event on Monday, July 14th from 4-8pm at Cass Gilbert Hill Park! There will be food trucks, games for kids, and live music. We hope to see you there!
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Though the Trump admin will end the national 988 LGBTQ+ youth specialty line on July 17, Minnesota will continue to have counselors trained to support LGTBQ+ youth. Whether you’re in crisis, feeling overwhelmed, or are concerned about a family member, 988 is here for you.
July 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Though the Trump admin will end the national 988 LGBTQ+ youth specialty line on July 17, Minnesota will continue to have counselors trained to support LGTBQ+ youth. Whether you’re in crisis, feeling overwhelmed, or are concerned about a family member, 988 is here for you.
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is never given — it is claimed, defended, and carried forward by each generation.
As our communities grieve in the wake of targeted political violence, we recommit to this work to carry on the memory of all who have fought for justice.
#juneteenth
As our communities grieve in the wake of targeted political violence, we recommit to this work to carry on the memory of all who have fought for justice.
#juneteenth
June 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is never given — it is claimed, defended, and carried forward by each generation.
As our communities grieve in the wake of targeted political violence, we recommit to this work to carry on the memory of all who have fought for justice.
#juneteenth
As our communities grieve in the wake of targeted political violence, we recommit to this work to carry on the memory of all who have fought for justice.
#juneteenth
Last night I attended a celebration for the passage of my bill SF 2200, which deems information obtained from a restorative practice as inadmissible in court. This bill works by creating a space where people who are navigating the aftermath of a crime can engage with honesty and vulnerability.
June 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Last night I attended a celebration for the passage of my bill SF 2200, which deems information obtained from a restorative practice as inadmissible in court. This bill works by creating a space where people who are navigating the aftermath of a crime can engage with honesty and vulnerability.
Lesson 2 from
Snyder’s On Tyranny”
Institutions also include our city, county, state & federal governments.
Snyder’s On Tyranny”
Institutions also include our city, county, state & federal governments.
May 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Lesson 2 from
Snyder’s On Tyranny”
Institutions also include our city, county, state & federal governments.
Snyder’s On Tyranny”
Institutions also include our city, county, state & federal governments.
Lesson one from “On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder
May 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Lesson one from “On Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder
I’m proud to author funding for the Violence Prevention Project
As the federal government cuts crime victim funding, Minnesota is stepping up.
We’re protecting progress with smart investments in rehabilitation, justice reform, and community safety—because public safety means prevention, protection, and accountability.
We’re protecting progress with smart investments in rehabilitation, justice reform, and community safety—because public safety means prevention, protection, and accountability.
May 1, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I’m proud to author funding for the Violence Prevention Project
Heather quotes a dynamic speech by Illinois gov Pritzker April 28, 2025
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April 28, 2025
There has been a change afoot in the Democratic Party for a while now as its leaders shift from trying to find common ground with Republicans to standing firmly against MAGAs and articulating their ow...
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April 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Heather quotes a dynamic speech by Illinois gov Pritzker April 28, 2025
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Our democracy works best when voters, not billionaires or scam PACs have power.
The Senate's election bill takes on dark money, makes campaign finance and lobbying more transparent, and invests in local elections administration.
In Minnesota our votes are not for sale.
The Senate's election bill takes on dark money, makes campaign finance and lobbying more transparent, and invests in local elections administration.
In Minnesota our votes are not for sale.
April 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Our democracy works best when voters, not billionaires or scam PACs have power.
The Senate's election bill takes on dark money, makes campaign finance and lobbying more transparent, and invests in local elections administration.
In Minnesota our votes are not for sale.
The Senate's election bill takes on dark money, makes campaign finance and lobbying more transparent, and invests in local elections administration.
In Minnesota our votes are not for sale.
You know what will make us less safe? Canceling grants to prevent gun violence, support victims, and combat the opioid epidemic.
Unreal.
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Unreal.
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DOJ cancels grants for gun-violence and addiction prevention, victim advocacy
In an email to staff, the head of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs said the canceled grants don’t align with Trump administration priorities.
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April 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Riverbank stabilization, lead and asbestos contamination are just some of the projects tribes planned to address before the Trump administration froze funds.
Federal funding freeze halts key infrastructure projects in tribal communities
Riverbank stabilization, lead and asbestos contamination are just some of the projects tribes planned to address before the Trump administration froze funds.
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April 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Happy Passover to those who celebrate!
April 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Happy Passover to those who celebrate!
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“People are worried about their aging water and sewer infrastructure. People are upset about roads that we can’t maintain. Everything seems to be aging out at the same time ... and the Xcel, that’s only 25 years old.”
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St. Paul, Minnesota Wild want state to cover half of $769M Xcel Energy Center renovation
The NHL team’s owner, Craig Leipold, said he’s committed to keeping the team in the capital city. Mayor Melvin Carter hopes the revamp, which also includes Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the RiverCentre, ...
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March 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“People are worried about their aging water and sewer infrastructure. People are upset about roads that we can’t maintain. Everything seems to be aging out at the same time ... and the Xcel, that’s only 25 years old.”
- Chair @senatorpappas.bsky.social
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#mnleg
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#mnleg
Exciting plans for CHS Field! Representative Perez-Vega and I are carrying a bill for a reasonable request to fund stadium renovations and facility upgrades. Go Saints!
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March 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Exciting plans for CHS Field! Representative Perez-Vega and I are carrying a bill for a reasonable request to fund stadium renovations and facility upgrades. Go Saints!
www.startribune.com/st-paul-sain...
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I’ve spent decades fighting sex trafficking, especially when it impacts young girls. So much of this horrific crime is driven by demand. Having a fellow Senator accused of joining the ‘johns’ who prey upon underage girls is totally abhorrent. He has no place in the Senate, and he should resign.
March 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I’ve spent decades fighting sex trafficking, especially when it impacts young girls. So much of this horrific crime is driven by demand. Having a fellow Senator accused of joining the ‘johns’ who prey upon underage girls is totally abhorrent. He has no place in the Senate, and he should resign.
Yesterday was Sovereignty Day, a day to celebrate the ongoing importance of protecting tribal sovereignty. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about Native American history and will continue to support the 11 Minnesota Tribes.
March 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Yesterday was Sovereignty Day, a day to celebrate the ongoing importance of protecting tribal sovereignty. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about Native American history and will continue to support the 11 Minnesota Tribes.