Rep. Melissa Hortman

The first day of the new session on Feb. 17, 2026, was the first time in 20 years Rep. Melissa Hortman was absent. She, her husband and their dog were killed in June 2025.

He was especially heated about Trump amplifying a conspiracy theory that the governor was involved in the assassination of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.

Rep. Melissa Hortman says tax cuts should go to those who need it most while prioritizing pay raises for teachers and caregivers.

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