DFL Legislators will Ignore Minnesotans in Need by Refusing to Show up for Work

Republicans Will Continue Delivering Results for their Constituents and the People of Minnesota

The House DFL’s refusal to work in the opening weeks of the 2025 Legislative Session is an abdication of their responsibility to the people of Minnesota. While DFL leaders like Melissa Hortman confirmed that their members will still take their full taxpayer-funded salary during the walkout, they will fail to show up for work, leaving their constituents without representation on the floor of the House or in state government at large.

This refusal to work isn’t just political theater—it has real consequences for Minnesotans who rely on their legislators for assistance. While the DFL shirks its duties, House Republicans will continue to show up, ready to work, and deliver meaningful results for constituents.

Let’s walk through more of the real constituent cases House Republicans have recently handled—cases that DFL legislators would be ignoring during their walkout:

· Rep. Lucy Rehm (DFL-Chanhassen) would still collect her taxpayer-funded paycheck while failing to help a constituent who spent months trying to obtain a deed for a property they inherited.

· Rep. Kari Rehrauer (DFL-Coon Rapids) would still take home her full salary while ignoring a teacher in her district facing retaliation for fulfilling their duty as a mandatory reporter. In this case, House Republicans stepped in to ensure the teacher was protected and could continue their work free from retaliation.

· Rep. Brad Tabke (DFL-Shakopee) would get paid by Minnesota taxpayers while failing to assist a small business owner in his district who faced licensing issues that threatened their livelihood. House Republicans worked directly with state agencies to resolve the issue, allowing the business to remain open and protecting local jobs.

· Rep. Andy Smith (DFL-Rochester) would continue to receive his salary while ignoring concerns from local hunters and outdoors enthusiasts about confusing signage that led to poaching in public hunting areas. House Republicans worked with state agencies to improve signage and protect Minnesota’s wildlife.

These are the real consequences of the DFL’s partisan games. To be clear: DFL politicians will get paid, but they will refuse to do their job. Meanwhile, House Republicans will show up on January 14, 2025, ready to work on behalf of their constituents and all Minnesotans.