Shannon Watson
@shannonkwatson.bsky.social
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Founder and ED at Majority in the Middle
Friends, in the wake of this weekend's violence, there are a lot of people who want to put time and energy towards making things better. Some have ideas, some have resources, but what we didn't have (until now) is a central way to coordinate.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Friends, in the wake of this weekend's violence, there are a lot of people who want to put time and energy towards making things better. Some have ideas, some have resources, but what we didn't have (until now) is a central way to coordinate.
Please please please don't share stuff that isn't confirmed.
further update from sources: it’s john a hoffman in surgery, NOT melissa hortman
no word on hortman yet but the articles say a man was shot in brooklyn park
no word on hortman yet but the articles say a man was shot in brooklyn park
June 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Please please please don't share stuff that isn't confirmed.
Reposted by Shannon Watson
#mnleg Friends, while we don't have all of the details, rushing to judgement can drown out the truth and spread misinformation. Let's wait for confirmation and facts and let the professionals do their jobs.
June 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
#mnleg Friends, while we don't have all of the details, rushing to judgement can drown out the truth and spread misinformation. Let's wait for confirmation and facts and let the professionals do their jobs.
#mnleg Friends, while we don't have all of the details, rushing to judgement can drown out the truth and spread misinformation. Let's wait for confirmation and facts and let the professionals do their jobs.
June 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
#mnleg Friends, while we don't have all of the details, rushing to judgement can drown out the truth and spread misinformation. Let's wait for confirmation and facts and let the professionals do their jobs.
Political violence is never ok.
June 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Political violence is never ok.
With special session adjourned, I'd like to officially welcome all legislators, staff, lobbyists, reporters and citizen #mnleg-addicts to PLSD (post-legislative session disorder) week!
June 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
With special session adjourned, I'd like to officially welcome all legislators, staff, lobbyists, reporters and citizen #mnleg-addicts to PLSD (post-legislative session disorder) week!
"Chair Davids, we've met." #mnleg #outofcontext
May 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"Chair Davids, we've met." #mnleg #outofcontext
"I think it's probably pretty good for the cow, too." #mnleg #outofcontext
May 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"I think it's probably pretty good for the cow, too." #mnleg #outofcontext
"I don't use Facebook." #mnleg #outofcontext
May 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"I don't use Facebook." #mnleg #outofcontext
Bipartisan press conferences are my favorite. #mnleg
House Speaker Lisa Demuth and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman joint media availability providing an update on progress towards a special session — LIVE on HTV1 🔴
Watch on the House website www.house.mn.gov/live/1 and YouTube www.youtube.com/live/CE5Csql...
#mnleg
Watch on the House website www.house.mn.gov/live/1 and YouTube www.youtube.com/live/CE5Csql...
#mnleg
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May 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Bipartisan press conferences are my favorite. #mnleg
Apologies to the original owner of this sticker, but I haven't been able to get this thought out of my head for DAYS, so I edited it.
February 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Apologies to the original owner of this sticker, but I haven't been able to get this thought out of my head for DAYS, so I edited it.
Over the last few days I've watched a couple of tense #mnleg House committee meetings. I think a) some can be improved, and b) call to mind the saying, "what goes around comes around."
February 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Over the last few days I've watched a couple of tense #mnleg House committee meetings. I think a) some can be improved, and b) call to mind the saying, "what goes around comes around."
If you can't tell, being on tv with @marylahammer.bsky.social is more fun than stressful. (For me on this topic, anyway!) Thanks for the opportunity @twincitiespbs.bsky.social! #mnleg tpt.org/almanac-at-the… via @TPT
https://tpt.org/almanac-at-the…
February 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
If you can't tell, being on tv with @marylahammer.bsky.social is more fun than stressful. (For me on this topic, anyway!) Thanks for the opportunity @twincitiespbs.bsky.social! #mnleg tpt.org/almanac-at-the… via @TPT
You're going to see a lot of #mnleg Hot Takes in the coming days. I'd highly recommend you circle back to this op-ed from a bipartisan group of former House members. What's the secret to making the power sharing agreement work? It's Minnesotans getting behind it.
www.startribune.com/power-sharin...
www.startribune.com/power-sharin...
Power sharing is crucial in a divided House
As Minnesota citizens, if we want our legislators to prioritize collaboration, we need to speak up.
www.startribune.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
You're going to see a lot of #mnleg Hot Takes in the coming days. I'd highly recommend you circle back to this op-ed from a bipartisan group of former House members. What's the secret to making the power sharing agreement work? It's Minnesotans getting behind it.
www.startribune.com/power-sharin...
www.startribune.com/power-sharin...
I thought the #mnleg House was going to have an opportunity to show the whole country how it's done. Instead, it's the Senate leading the way.
The agreement works because Senator Mark Johnson and Senator Erin Murphy support it, but so do all of the rank and file members.
The agreement works because Senator Mark Johnson and Senator Erin Murphy support it, but so do all of the rank and file members.
"It's kind of like sending your kids into a room and have them work it out," said political analyst Jeff Hayden. "Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t."
Minnesota Senate lays out plan to share power while the House is embroiled in legal challenges
Minnesota House DFL members filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing Republicans of conducting an "unlawful, unconstitutional sham session".
www.kare11.com
January 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I thought the #mnleg House was going to have an opportunity to show the whole country how it's done. Instead, it's the Senate leading the way.
The agreement works because Senator Mark Johnson and Senator Erin Murphy support it, but so do all of the rank and file members.
The agreement works because Senator Mark Johnson and Senator Erin Murphy support it, but so do all of the rank and file members.
Always good to hear Brian Bakst and @mprnews.org #PoliticsFriday on a Monday. Good luck to all of the #mnleg leaders starting session tomorrow.
By "leaders" I include those people with titles, AND those without. Influence without authority is going to be a most valuable skill this year.
By "leaders" I include those people with titles, AND those without. Influence without authority is going to be a most valuable skill this year.
January 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Always good to hear Brian Bakst and @mprnews.org #PoliticsFriday on a Monday. Good luck to all of the #mnleg leaders starting session tomorrow.
By "leaders" I include those people with titles, AND those without. Influence without authority is going to be a most valuable skill this year.
By "leaders" I include those people with titles, AND those without. Influence without authority is going to be a most valuable skill this year.
Reposted by Shannon Watson
Senate power sharing agreement: Each caucus leader will appoint a co-presiding officer. Each committee has joint chairs. Equal representation of DFL & GOP members on committees. Agreement is in place until there are 34 votes to end the agreement. #mnleg @tpt @tptAlmanac
January 13, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Senate power sharing agreement: Each caucus leader will appoint a co-presiding officer. Each committee has joint chairs. Equal representation of DFL & GOP members on committees. Agreement is in place until there are 34 votes to end the agreement. #mnleg @tpt @tptAlmanac