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Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown), along with Senator Matt Klein (DFL-Mendota Heights), Senator Nick Frentz (DFLNorth Mankato), Senator Judy Seeberger (DFL-Afton), Senator Ann Rest (DFLNew Hope), Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead), Senator Aric Putnam (DFLSt. Cloud), and Senator John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) announced the formation of the Blue Dog Coalition in the Minnesota Senate.
Hauschild said the group of legislators represents a diverse range of communities from urban, suburban, regional hubs, and rural towns. He said the group looks forward to playing a role in the upcoming policy and budget discussions given the 67-67 split in the Minnesota State House, where the Senate voice could tip the balance.
“As the last DFLer representing exclusively rural communities, I want to make sure the voices of communities like mine are heard in the legislative process when we’re crafting policy and making our budget. It’s more important than ever that legislators seek common ground to put the bread and butter needs of Minnesotans first, instead of playing political games that get in the way of progress,” said Hauschild. “The Blue Dog Caucus will pursue practical, bipartisan solutions to the issues facing Minnesota families and communities.”
The Mission Statement of the Senate Blue Dog Coalition is: “The Minnesota Senate Blue Dog Coalition stands for pragmatic, reasonable, and balanced policies that reflect the values of all Minnesotans. We are committed to problem-solving, collaboration, and the pursuit of fiscally responsible policies that support working families, small businesses, and communities in every corner of our state. We seek to bridge divides and bring bipartisan solutions that serve all Minnesotans, regardless of political affiliation.
