https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/15575 News and Views en-us Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:00:01 EST 20 https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/41412 Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus Furious with SCOTUS Decision to Repeal Ban on Conversation Therapy Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/41409 Legislative Newsletter: Halfway Through Session Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/41380 Legislative Newsletter: Standing with Minnesotans Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/41300 Legislative Newsletter: 2026 Session Update Fri, 6 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/41188 Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus Stands in Solidarity with Children's Minnesota Tue, 3 Feb 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/41161 Rep. Finke to introduce Two Bills in State House to Hold ICE Accountable Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/41144 Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus Condemns DOJ Refusal to Investigate Fatal Shooting of Renée Good Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/41077 Rep. Finke Statement on HHS Proposed Rules Attacking Gender Affirming Care and Media Availability Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40996 Legislative Newsletter: Health Care Affordability Crisis Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40839 Legislative Newsletter: 08/19/2025 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40783 Honoring Melissa & Mark Hortman Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40755 Rep. Leigh Finke Denounces Supreme Court Decision Upholding Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors  Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40733 Legislative Update: 2025 Special Session Adjourned Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40608 Legislative Update: Last Week of 2025 Session Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40486 Rep. Finke joins AG Ellison to announce lawsuit to protect Minnesota children from Trump  Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40440 Legislative Update: The Impacts of Trump Tariffs on Minnesotans Wed, 9 Apr 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40333 Legislative Update: 03.24.2025 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40222 Legislative Update: 03.07.2025 Fri, 7 Mar 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40198 Legislative Update: Minnesota Supreme Court rules GOP power grab was unconstitutional Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40197 An important update about the Minnesota House of Representatives Thu, 9 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40127 Legislative Update: 02/21/2025 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40113 Minnesota House Legislative POCI and Queer Caucus joint statement on Murder of Sam Nordquist Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/40016 Reproductive Freedom Caucus Chairs Mark PRO Act Anniversary Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39999 Rep. Leigh Finke statement on Trumps Executive Order cutting federal support for transgender healthcare Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39886 Rep. Leigh Finke to introduce Equal Rights Amendment legislation in Minnesota House Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39798 Minnesota Reproductive Freedom Caucus Elects New Leadership Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39745 Rep. Leigh Finke receives 2024 Animal Advocate Award Wed, 7 Aug 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39699 Legislative Update: 07.17.2024 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39638 Legislative Update 06.20.2024 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39610 Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus on 2024 Legislative Achievements Thu, 6 Jun 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39597 The 93rd Minnesota Legislature has Concluded: Thank you, Minnesota! Mon, 3 Jun 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39543 Queer Legislators Caucus Statement on Passage of ERA off the Minnesota House Floor Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39540 Queer Legislators Caucus Statement on Passage of LGBTQIA2S+ Legislation Sun, 19 May 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39425 Legislative Update 05.03.2024 Fri, 3 May 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39353 Anoka-Hennepin School Board Budget Stalemate Threatens Equity and Education: Rep. Leigh Finke Calls for Action Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39308 Minnesota House approves Gender-Affirming Care legislation in Commerce Policy Bill Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39302 Legislative Update: 04.15.2024 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39206 Legislative Update 04.04.2024 Thu, 4 Apr 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39180 Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus on “Trans Day of Visibility” Rally Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39160 Rep. Finke introduces Safety through Support Act in House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39052 Legislative Update 03.11.2024 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/39022 Rep. Finke Introduces Three Bills Championing LGBTQIA2S+ Rights in Minnesota Thu, 7 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/38995 Legislative Update 03.01.2024 Fri, 1 Mar 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37865 Legislative Update 02.16.2024 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37845 Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus Announce 2024 Legislative Priorities Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37780 Legislative Update 01/25/2024 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37766 Queer Legislators Caucus Statement on the Worthington School Board's Decision Regarding Classroom Flags Sat, 20 Jan 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37737 Saint Paul Delegation Deeply Saddened by Tragic House Fire Tue, 9 Jan 2024 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37675 Queer Legislative Caucus Mourns the Loss of Savannah Ryan Williams Wed, 6 Dec 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37532 House Queer Caucus Applauds Carver County Library Board for Keeping "Gender Queer" on Shelves Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37509 RELEASE: Rep. Leigh Finke urges greater LGBTQIA+ protections in The Kids Online Safety Act Tue, 5 Sep 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37370 House and Senate Queer Caucus Statement on U.S. Supreme Court ruling on 303 Creative v. Elenis Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37366 Legislative Update 06.30.2023 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37331 House Queer Caucus Statement on 7th Anniversary of Pulse Night Club Shooting Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37295 Minnesota House Queer Caucus Statement on 2023 Legislative Achievements Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37246 Childrens Minnesota awards Rep. Finke with Health Hero Award Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37206 Minnesota House Saint Paul Delegation Condemns Mosque Attacks Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37143 Legislative Update 05.11.2023 Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37069 Legislative Update 05.01.2023 Mon, 1 May 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37030 Rep. Finke Statement on the Trans Refuge Bill Signed into Law Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/37028 Minnesota House Queer Caucus Statement on Governor Walz Signing of Three Bills Protecting Minnesotans Rights Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36894 Legislative Update 04.13.2023 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36858 Minnesota House Queer Caucus on Historic “Trans Day of Visibility” Rally Mon, 3 Apr 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36792 Trans Refuge Bill Passes off the House Floor Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36748 USA Today announces Rep. Finke as Woman of the Year for Minnesota Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36682 Legislative Update 03.10.2023 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36659 House Judiciary Finance Committee advances Rep. Leigh Finkes Gender-Affirming Rights Act Thu, 9 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36647 Minnesota House Queer Caucus Statement on Executive Order Protecting the Rights of Minnesotas LGBTQIA2S+ Community to Access Gender-Affirming Health Care Wed, 8 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36641 Rep. Leigh Finke creates legislation to improve Minnesota Human Rights Act Tue, 7 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36581 Rep. Leigh Finke votes to support funding for shelter providers Thu, 2 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36565 Minnesota House and Senate Queer Caucus Statement on Attack of Trans Woman on Lake Street Rail Station Wed, 1 Mar 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36516 Rep. Finkes Trans Refuge Legislation approved by House Judiciary and Civil Law Committee Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36392 Minnesota Queer Caucus Condemns South Dakotas Proposed Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36369 Legislative Update - Building a Trans Refuge in Minnesota Tue, 7 Feb 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36312 Rep. Finkes “Trans Refuge” legislation receives first committee hearing Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36294 Legislative Update - Protecting Reproductive Rights in Minnesota Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36110 Legislative Update - The First Week of Session Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36082 State Representative Leigh Finke takes Oath of Office Thu, 5 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15575/36079 First Minnesota House Queer Caucus Founded, Elects Leadership Tue, 3 Jan 2023 00:00:01 EST