Author: Sandy Pappas
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Common-Sense Legislation to Prevent More Gun Deaths
Minnesota will not forget the tragedy at Annunciation School on August 27, when a shooter opened fire on children, teachers and clergy as they prayed…
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How Federal Funding Impacts Minnesotans
Until this January, I’d wager many Minnesotans didn’t spend much time thinking about the way our federal government moves money around. That’s what’s great about…
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Working Toward Fewer Gun Deaths in Minnesota
This month marks three years since the tragic shooting on West Seventh Street that killed one person and injured 14 others. Since then, the U.S.…
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Expanding CHIPS to protect our youth
District Perspectives Senate District 65 Think of a 12-year-old child: A sixth or seventh grade student, taking their first steps toward independence, on the cusp…
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Playgrounds are for everyone
Play is a central part of childhood, and a trip to the neighborhood playground is often the highlight of a child’s day. A game of…
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Successful 2023 session for the Minnesota Senate
District PerspectiveSuccessful 2023 session for the Minnesota Senate Sen. Sandy Pappascolumnist As we enjoy the festivals, music and outdoor activities that make Minnesota summers so wonderful,…
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Secure Choice as a retirement option
District Perspectives Navigating financial decisions can be confusing and stressful, especially when it comes to long-term saving. Setting a budget for the week, month or…
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Share your ideas of priorities for the new DFL majority
County perspective Sen. Sandy Pappascolumnist After years of gridlock and division, Minnesota finally has a unified government. Thanks to voters, we now have a state government…
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Addressing Minnesota’s Public Education Crisis
District PerspectivesBy Sen. Sandy PappascolumnistThe COVID-19 pandemic has upended our public schools over the past two years. Teachers are stressed, students are dealing with mental…
