Rep. Ryan Winkler

RELEASE: Majority Leader Winkler statement on the 15th anniversary of I-35W bridge collapse - (Monday, August 1, 2022)

RELEASE: Majority Leader Winkler, Rep. Edelson, advocates discuss THC edible law, path forward for cannabis legalization - (Tuesday, July 5, 2022)

House Majority Leader Winkler issues statement about mass shooting at Texas elementary school - (Wednesday, May 25, 2022)

News release: Speaker Hortman, Majority Leader Winkler issue statements about 2022 session - (Sunday, May 22, 2022)

News release: House Majority Leader Winkler issues statement about Wilf Family wage theft allegations - (Tuesday, May 17, 2022)

House DFL Leadership issues statement about new economic forecast - (Monday, February 28, 2022)

House Democrats vote to provide bigger bonus checks to all frontline workers - (Thursday, February 24, 2022)

Minnesota House of Representatives adjourns 2021 special session - (Thursday, July 1, 2021)

RELEASE: House approves compromise HHS budget with historic investments in Minnesotans’ health and wellbeing - (Sunday, June 27, 2021)

RELEASE: House approves compromise Jobs, Economic Development, and Labor Budget - (Friday, June 25, 2021)

RELEASE: Minn. House approves compromise Agriculture and Broadband budget - (Saturday, June 19, 2021)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on one-year anniversary of murder of George Floyd - (Tuesday, May 25, 2021)

Minnesota House approves bill to legalize cannabis for adult use, expunge records for non-violent cannabis offenses - (Thursday, May 13, 2021)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on Governor Walz’s timeline to end COVID-19 restrictions - (Thursday, May 6, 2021)

Speaker Hortman, Majority Leader Winkler issue statements about Census results, impact on redistricting - (Monday, April 26, 2021)

RELEASE: Minn. House advances Health and Human Services budget package - (Monday, April 26, 2021)

RELEASE: Minnesota House Advances Public Safety, Judiciary and Civil Law Budget - (Thursday, April 22, 2021)

RELEASE: Minn. House passes Agriculture budget bill - (Thursday, April 22, 2021)

Minnesota House approves Environment and Natural Resources budget - (Thursday, April 22, 2021)

RELEASE: Minn. House approves Labor, Industry, Workforce, and Business Development budget - (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on Chauvin trial verdict - (Tuesday, April 20, 2021)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler - (Monday, April 12, 2021)

House DFLers highlight Public Safety budget with funding, reform, and justice for Minnesotans - (Thursday, April 8, 2021)

RELEASE: House DFLers highlight Public Safety budget with funding, reform, and justice for Minnesotans - (Thursday, April 8, 2021)

Minnesota House DFL releases tax, education, labor, and workforce budget bills - (Monday, April 5, 2021)

House and Senate DFL Leadership Statement on Governor Walz’s State of the State Address - (Sunday, March 28, 2021)

Minnesota House Passes Bill Extending COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Presumption for Frontline Responders - (Thursday, March 25, 2021)

Minnesota House passes Earned Sick & Safe Time legislation - (Thursday, March 25, 2021)

Minnesota House advances new pandemic assistance to help laid-off hospitality and service sector workers - (Thursday, March 25, 2021)

Minnesota House passes Preventing Pay Discrimination Act - (Thursday, March 25, 2021)

Minnesota House DFL releases budget framework and targets - (Tuesday, March 23, 2021)

Statements from Speaker Hortman, Majority Leader Winkler, and Chair Moran on Senate Republican budget targets - (Tuesday, March 16, 2021)

House DFL Leadership statement on latest easing of restrictions on gatherings, businesses - (Friday, March 12, 2021)

Release: House DFL statement on funding for summer learning - (Thursday, March 11, 2021)

DFL lawmakers highlight proposals to help rebuild damaged, destroyed businesses - (Thursday, March 4, 2021)

House and Senate DFL Leadership Statement on the February Economic Forecast - (Friday, February 26, 2021)

Minnesotans, Organizations, Legislators Launch 2021 Driver’s Licenses for All Legislation - (Thursday, February 18, 2021)

House DFL Leadership statement on Gov. Walz education announcement - (Wednesday, February 17, 2021)

House Democrats propose new pandemic assistance to help laid-off hospitality and service sector workers - (Monday, February 8, 2021)

DFL lawmakers introduce adult-use cannabis legislation - (Monday, February 1, 2021)

State lawmakers, meatpacking workers announce new legislation to improve safety on the job - (Wednesday, January 27, 2021)

Statements from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on Governor Walz’s budget proposal - (Tuesday, January 26, 2021)

House DFLers introduce new legislation to defend and strengthen our democracy - (Thursday, January 21, 2021)

Minnesota House Democrats discuss first priorities for 2021 Legislative Session - (Wednesday, January 13, 2021)

Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler issue statement about Jan. 6 "Storm the Capitol" rally - (Monday, January 11, 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives begins 2021 Legislative Session - (Tuesday, January 5, 2021)

Majority Leader Winkler issues statement about newest minimum wage increase - (Wednesday, December 30, 2020)

House Select Committee on Racial Justice issues new report with recommendations to dismantle systemic racism - (Wednesday, December 23, 2020)

Majority Leader Winkler issues statement about new federal aid - (Monday, December 21, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on next steps to control spread of COVID-19 - (Wednesday, December 16, 2020)

Minnesota House passes new COVID-19 assistance legislation - (Monday, December 14, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on November Economic Forecast - (Tuesday, December 1, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on COVID economic relief package - (Tuesday, November 24, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on new actions to control spread of COVID-19 - (Wednesday, November 18, 2020)

Minnesota House DFL re-elects Rep. Melissa Hortman Speaker-designate, Rep. Winkler Majority Leader - (Thursday, November 5, 2020)

Minnesota House approves major jobs legislation to jumpstart economy - (Wednesday, October 14, 2020)

Select Committee discusses health impact of COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color - (Wednesday, September 9, 2020)

RELEASE: Minn. House Announces Membership of New Select Committee on Racial Justice, Schedules First Public Meeting for Sept. 22 - (Tuesday, September 8, 2020)

Minnesota House of Representatives Passes Disability Service Retention and Public Health Grants Bill - (Wednesday, August 12, 2020)

Statements from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on Republican Senate removing DOLI Commissioner Nancy Leppink - (Wednesday, August 12, 2020)

House and Senate DFL unveil Minnesota Values Project - (Monday, August 3, 2020)

Statements from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on Safe Learning Plan for school year - (Thursday, July 30, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on mask requirement - (Wednesday, July 22, 2020)

RELEASE: Minnesota House Passes Police Accountability Act - (Tuesday, July 21, 2020)

RELEASE: Minnesota House declares racism a statewide public health crisis - (Monday, July 20, 2020)

July special session focused on police accountability, rebuilding Minneapolis-St. Paul, and jobs and local projects - (Wednesday, July 15, 2020)

Minnesota House advances resolution declaring racism a public health crisis - (Tuesday, July 14, 2020)

Minnesota House DFL Releases Jobs & Local Projects and Critical Economic Development Legislation - (Monday, July 13, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on Special Session - (Friday, July 10, 2020)

Select Committee holds hearing on US and Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 - (Wednesday, July 8, 2020)

Public forum on Promise Act happening today - (Tuesday, June 30, 2020)

House DFL’s Promise Act gets warm reception at Lake Street public forum - (Tuesday, June 30, 2020)

Statement from House DFL leaders on Special Session - (Saturday, June 20, 2020)

Minnesota House passes Minnesota Police Accountability Act - (Friday, June 19, 2020)

Minnesota House passes CARES Act funding for local government and critical investments in Minnesotans - (Friday, June 19, 2020)

Minnesota House passes PROMISE Act to help neighborhoods recover and rebuild - (Friday, June 19, 2020)

Statement from House DFL leaders on Special Session - (Tuesday, June 16, 2020)

House DFL legislators announce economic aid plan for destroyed, damaged businesses - (Monday, June 15, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on Special Session - (Wednesday, June 10, 2020)

Select Committee on Minnesota’s Pandemic Response and Rebuilding holds hearing on COVID-19’s impact on workers and businesses - (Friday, June 5, 2020)

Town hall on police reform: Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm - (Tuesday, June 2, 2020)

RELEASE: Rep. Mariani, community leaders hold Town Hall to discuss police violence prevention - (Saturday, May 30, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on police-involved death in Minneapolis - (Tuesday, May 26, 2020)

Select Committee on Minnesota’s Pandemic Response and Rebuilding holds hearing on workplace safety for nurses - (Tuesday, May 19, 2020)

Minnesota House to vote on Jobs and Local Projects Bill - (Saturday, May 16, 2020)

Representatives Hassan, Noor, and Majority Leader Winkler to host Iftar over Zoom on May 20 - (Thursday, May 14, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on extended peacetime emergency, new Stay Safe order - (Wednesday, May 13, 2020)

Minnesota House establishes Select Committee on Minnesota’s Pandemic Response and Rebuilding - (Tuesday, May 12, 2020)

Minnesota House expected to ratify state employee contracts - (Monday, May 11, 2020)

House passes COVID-19 economic security, hourly school employee pay, and election legislation - (Saturday, May 9, 2020)

Minnesota House to approve MFIP payment boost for low-income working Minnesotans - (Saturday, May 9, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on the Minnesota COVID-19 Fund - (Friday, May 8, 2020)

Minnesota House expected to pass COVID-19 economic security legislation - (Thursday, May 7, 2020)

Majority Leader Winkler holds town hall meeting with domestic violence prevention advocates - (Thursday, May 7, 2020)

Majority Leader Winkler holds town hall meeting with Rep. Lislegard, Iron Range leaders - (Wednesday, May 6, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on budget projection - (Tuesday, May 5, 2020)

Majority Leader Winkler introduces adult-use cannabis legislation, will continue conversation after crisis ends - (Tuesday, May 5, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on local jobs and projects bill - (Saturday, May 2, 2020)

House DFL outlines economic security agenda, Governor Walz extends Stay at Home order - (Friday, May 1, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on COVID-19 vigil - (Friday, May 1, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on extended Stay at Home order - (Thursday, April 30, 2020)

House and Senate DFL outline COVID-19 economic security agenda - (Wednesday, April 29, 2020)

Minnesota announces COVID-19 testing breakthrough, $100 million housing assistance bill advancing, and more - (Friday, April 24, 2020)

Extended distance learning increases need to guarantee pay for hourly school employees, address racial disparities - (Thursday, April 23, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on allowing certain businesses to reopen - (Thursday, April 23, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on COVID-19 testing - (Wednesday, April 22, 2020)

Minnesota House passes bill to allow takeout beer and wine - (Friday, April 17, 2020)

Legislature passes insulin affordability and additional COVID-19 legislation - (Friday, April 17, 2020)

Minnesota House Passes Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act - (Tuesday, April 14, 2020)

Minnesota House passes fourth COVID-19 legislative package - (Tuesday, April 14, 2020)

COVID-19 workers’ compensation for frontline workers and extended Stay at Home Order - (Friday, April 10, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on extended Stay at Home Order - (Wednesday, April 8, 2020)

Minnesota House Approves COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation for Frontline Responders - (Tuesday, April 7, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on State of the State - (Sunday, April 5, 2020)

COVID-19 update, House remote committee hearing, and Census 2020 - (Friday, April 3, 2020)

Minnesota House Rules Committee holds remote committee hearing - (Wednesday, April 1, 2020)

Update on state response to COVID-19 - (Friday, March 27, 2020)

Minnesota House of Representatives passes COVID-19 assistance package - (Thursday, March 26, 2020)

House leadership encourages public to watch session remotely - (Wednesday, March 25, 2020)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on Governor Walz’s Stay At Home Executive Order - (Wednesday, March 25, 2020)

Release: Minnesota House of Representatives working in new ways to address pandemic and economic hardships - (Friday, March 20, 2020)

Update on COVID-19 - (Thursday, March 19, 2020)

Minnesota House of Representatives passes emergency COVID-19 investments in health care system - (Tuesday, March 17, 2020)

Statements from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on temporary closure of bars, restaurants, and venues; action to support workers - (Monday, March 16, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on temporary closure of Minnesota schools - (Sunday, March 15, 2020)

Statement from Speaker Hortman and Majority Leader Winkler on Governor Walz’s COVID-19 proposals - (Friday, March 13, 2020)

House DFL Leadership Statement on Governor Walz’s Supplemental Budget - (Thursday, March 12, 2020)

Minnesota House leaders, legislators introduce additional COVID-19 preparedness legislation - (Wednesday, March 11, 2020)

House DFL Leadership Statement on the February Economic Forecast - (Thursday, February 27, 2020)

Minnesota House DFL Leadership statement on Senate Republican tax proposal - (Thursday, February 20, 2020)

Minnesota House DFL unveils the Great Start for All Minnesota Children Act - (Thursday, February 13, 2020)

Be Heard on Cannabis Update - (Monday, February 10, 2020)

Minnesota House DFL releases 2020 Minnesota Values Plan - (Thursday, February 6, 2020)

Majority Leader Winkler outlines principles for cannabis legislation - (Tuesday, February 4, 2020)

Be Heard on Cannabis Update - (Tuesday, January 21, 2020)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on Republican Senate agenda - (Monday, January 13, 2020)

Statement from Majority Leader Winkler on Rep. Lyndon Carlson’s retirement - (Wednesday, December 11, 2019)

Be Heard on Cannabis Update - (Monday, December 9, 2019)

Statement from Majority Leader Winkler on National Guard helicopter crash - (Friday, December 6, 2019)

House and Senate DFL Leadership Statement on the November Economic Forecast - (Thursday, December 5, 2019)

What we can learn from Colorado - (Friday, November 22, 2019)

What people are saying about cannabis - (Friday, November 1, 2019)

Majority Leader statement on need for responsible vaping regulation - (Tuesday, October 22, 2019)

House DFL statement on insulin legislation - (Thursday, October 17, 2019)

Dedication Ceremony Honors Vice President Mondale’s Legacy of Conservation - (Tuesday, October 15, 2019)

Be Heard on Cannabis - (Tuesday, October 8, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on health insurance rate release - (Tuesday, October 1, 2019)

DFL Leaders Host Community Conversation on Cannabis in Minneapolis - (Thursday, September 26, 2019)

DFL Leaders Host First Community Conversation on Cannabis in Duluth - (Saturday, September 21, 2019)

Cannabis Update - (Monday, September 16, 2019)

Majority Leader Winkler Kicks Off Statewide Cannabis Conversations at State Fair - (Thursday, August 29, 2019)

Majority Leader Winkler to Kick Off Statewide Cannabis Conversations at State Fair - (Friday, August 23, 2019)

House DFL Leadership Statement on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation - (Tuesday, August 6, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act - (Monday, July 29, 2019)

House Committee Holds Public Meeting to Discuss Improvements to Budget Process - (Wednesday, July 10, 2019)

Statement from Majority Leader Ryan Winkler on Opioid Bill Taking Effect - (Monday, July 1, 2019)

Minnesota House DFLers Reflect on the Second Anniversary of Alec Smith’s Passing, and the Work of the #insulin4all Movement - (Thursday, June 27, 2019)

Minnesota House DFLers Celebrate the First Day of Summer - (Friday, June 21, 2019)

Minnesota House DFLers Celebrate PRIDE; Reaffirm Commitment to Conversion Therapy Ban Legislation - (Thursday, June 20, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on insulin, prescription drug affordability - (Wednesday, June 12, 2019)

Minnesota House of Representatives adjourns special session, completes work on new state budget - (Saturday, May 25, 2019)

Statement from House Majority Leader Winkler on budget negotiations - (Sunday, May 12, 2019)

Statement from Majority Leader Winkler on April revenue - (Friday, May 10, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on budget negotiations - (Monday, May 6, 2019)

House DFL leaders announce aggressive conference committee schedule and weekend availability for negotiations to finish session on time - (Thursday, May 2, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on visit by President Trump - (Monday, April 15, 2019)

Minnesota House of Representatives expected to pass Driver’s Licenses for All legislation - (Friday, April 5, 2019)

House DFL to add gun violence prevention measures to Public Safety omnibus bill - (Thursday, April 4, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on Governor Walz’s State of the State Address - (Wednesday, April 3, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on Senate Republican Budget Targets - (Thursday, March 28, 2019)

Minnesota House DFL releases framework for Minnesota Values Budget - (Monday, March 25, 2019)

Majority Leader Winkler, Sen. Housley introduce legislation to rededicate Interstate Park as Walter F. Mondale State Park - (Tuesday, March 5, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on MNLARS, Andover Landfill funding - (Monday, March 4, 2019)

House DFL Leadership Statement on the February Economic Forecast - (Thursday, February 28, 2019)

Private prison ban is heard in Legislature - (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)

Majority Leader Winkler and Coalition Kick Off 2019 Push for Driver’s Licenses for All - (Thursday, February 21, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on Governor Walz’s Budget - (Tuesday, February 19, 2019)

Statement from House DFL Leadership on Line 3 process - (Tuesday, February 12, 2019)

Statement from Rep. Winkler on Congresswoman Omar’s social media post - (Monday, February 11, 2019)

Minnesota House DFLers respond to Gun Owners Lobby Day - (Thursday, January 24, 2019)

Letter to President Trump - (Thursday, January 17, 2019)

Farewell Statement - (Thursday, May 21, 2015)

GOP CLOSES PERFECT CIRCLE OF CORRUPTION - (Friday, April 24, 2015)

Rep. Winkler Statement: Tip penalty bill reflects GOP priority to put corporate backers first - (Monday, March 23, 2015)

REP. WINKLER STATEMENT ON HF 43 VOTE: Republicans should support campaign finance reform - (Thursday, March 19, 2015)

Statement: Republicans should support campaign finance reform - (Thursday, March 19, 2015)

Rep. Winkler Statement on HF 2: GOP continue to prioritize corporate elites, this time targeting teachers - (Thursday, March 5, 2015)

Rep. Winkler Statement on Budget Forecast We should continue Opportunity for All Budget of the last two years - (Friday, February 27, 2015)

STATEMENT ON TIP CREDIT BILL: Focus should be on economic security for all Minnesotans –not reducing wages for some - (Monday, February 23, 2015)

Rep. Winkler Introduces Paid Family Leave Act - (Thursday, February 5, 2015)

News Statement: Campaign finance reports only show a fraction of political spending - (Tuesday, February 3, 2015)

Rep. Winkler Statement on Dayton Budget: An economy that works for everyone will require more revenue - (Tuesday, January 27, 2015)

Winkler, Halverson and Carlson Call on Legislature to Increase Campaign Disclosure for Outside Groups; Ask Norm Coleman to Voluntarily Disclose Minnesota Action Network Donors - (Monday, January 12, 2015)

Rep. Winkler Statement: Republicans are prioritizing corporate special interests at the expense of middle class Minnesotans - (Thursday, January 8, 2015)

Statement from Rep. Winkler on Record Hotel and Restaurant Hiring - (Thursday, December 18, 2014)

Statement from Rep. Winkler on Budget Forecast - (Thursday, December 4, 2014)

Statement from Rep. Winkler on House GOP Committees - (Tuesday, November 18, 2014)

Statement on Minimum Wage Increase - (Friday, August 1, 2014)

Statement from Rep. Winkler on CTUL’s Responsible Contractor Policy with Target - (Tuesday, June 10, 2014)

Statement from Rep. Winkler on Secretary of State No Longer Issuing Immunity Cards - (Wednesday, May 21, 2014)

Statement from Rep. Ryan Winkler on the elimination of early learning scholarship cap - (Thursday, May 15, 2014)

House passes bill to increase the minimum wage - (Thursday, April 10, 2014)

HOUSE AND SENATE LEADERS AGREE TO MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE - (Monday, April 7, 2014)

Statement from Rep. Winkler on the Supreme Court McCutcheon Decision - (Wednesday, April 2, 2014)

Rep. Winkler joins Minnesota Fire Fighters and Health Advocates in asking the Legislature to “Give Toxics the Boot” - (Tuesday, March 25, 2014)

Statement from Rep. Winkler on DWI Immunity Bill - (Friday, March 21, 2014)

Legislation to Expand Early Learning Scholarships for Minnesota’s Most At-Risk Children Moves Through Committee - (Thursday, March 13, 2014)

Conference Committee Meeting on Minimum Wage Bill Scheduled for Tomorrow - (Wednesday, February 26, 2014)

Statement from Rep. Ryan Winkler on Pay Increase for Federal Contract Workers - (Tuesday, January 28, 2014)

Rep. Ryan Winkler to take part in Minimum Wage Debate at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs - (Monday, January 27, 2014)

Select Committee on Living Wage Jobs will ask Hinckley residents, “How’s Minnesota’s Economy Working for You?” - (Friday, January 17, 2014)

New Bill Calls for Further Investment in Early Learning Scholarships, Increased Flexibility for Parents - (Thursday, January 9, 2014)

Select Committee on Living Wage Jobs Holds Hearing on Workers Who Make Holidays Happen - (Tuesday, December 17, 2013)

Statement on the December 5th Economic Forecast - (Thursday, December 5, 2013)

Rep. Ryan Winkler Statement on Mark Ritchie’s Online Voter Registration Program - (Friday, November 1, 2013)

Statement - (Tuesday, June 25, 2013)

House passes minimum wage increase to raise wages of over 350,000 Minnesotans - (Friday, May 3, 2013)

Select Committee on Living Wage Jobs reviews 30 years of Pay Equity Act and current gender, income and work issues in Minnesota - (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)

Select Committee on Living Wage Jobs to review 30 years of Pay Equity Act and address current gender, income and work issues - (Monday, April 15, 2013)

Legislation introduced to help students succeed in college, transition to workforce - (Tuesday, April 2, 2013)

16 YEAR OLD STUDENT TO TESTIFY IN FAVOR OF EPI-PEN LEGISLATION AFTER NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE AT SCHOOL - (Monday, March 4, 2013)

House Select Committee on Living Wage Jobs to Explore Minimum Wage Increase - (Wednesday, February 20, 2013)

Statement on Governor Dayton’s Budget Proposal - (Tuesday, January 22, 2013)

House Living Wage Jobs Committee Requests Ideas, Information from Workers, Businesses and Organizations - (Thursday, January 17, 2013)

Legislative News and Views - Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL)