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Tina Smith: “Starting next year, working Minnesotans who are starting or…”

Featuring: Tina Smith, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Minnesota

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Senator Tina Smith's Tribute to Melissa Hortman: A Legacy of Leadership and Tragic Loss

Published | Video Starts at 09:09

And Minnesota, of course, is the state. We're very proud of this, with the second highest voter turnout in the 2024 presidential election and the highest youth voter turnout by far. And Starting next year, working Minnesotans who are starting or growing or caring for their families will have access to paid leave. thanks to Melissa. In short, millions, millions of Minnesotans are better off because of the work that she did. Her record of accomplishment is so extensive, it's hard to capture it all in just a few short minutes. (09:09–09:18)

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