Honoring military personnel, veterans
This month we embrace National Military Appreciation Month, a time to honor and express gratitude to the men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as their families.
This month-long observance, established by Congress in 1999, encompasses several significant events:
Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 10)
Armed Forces Day (May 17)
Memorial Day (May 26)
Let's support our veterans this month and every month!
Please do not hesitate to contact me for help with any state issue or legislative initiative: sen.carla.nelson@mnsenate.gov or at 651-296-4848.
Check out my news page and read on for the updates this week!
It is a privilege to serve you!
Protecting Girls' Sports
Last week, I offered the “Preserving Girls Sports Act” A42 amendment, requiring school sports to be separated by biological sex. This state version of Title IX would protect girls’ sports for biological girls. I’m saddened that this amendment to the education bill did not pass.
Support for girls’ sports have made tremendous strides since I was a student athlete. The entire purpose of Title IX is to provide equal support for both sexes and promote the expansion of sports for women and girls. Girls deserve an equal playing field and an opportunity to grow as athletes free from unfair and unsafe competition from those who are born biologically male. It’s disappointing and wrong we couldn’t get bipartisan support to uphold the promise of Title IX and protect girls participating in athletics.
Congratulations to Keri Heintzeman
Last Tuesday night, Republican Keri Heintzeman won the open seat in Senate District 6 - which spans from Brainerd to Grand Rapids. I look forward to working with Senator Heintzeman and extend a warm welcome! All senate seats are now filled - 33 Republicans and 34 Democrats.
My Appearance on Almanac - Tune In!
Almanac is a weekly news and public affairs program covering the Minnesota legislature and other Minnesota state affairs. It is produced by TPT and can be seen on Channel 2 every Friday at 7 p.m.
Listen to some purposeful conversation between legislators on the Almanac - skip to 44:30 for the legislative segment I participated in.
Capitol Conversations
Thank you to every constituent who brought their voice to their Capitol this week. Here are a few:
Hearing from young voices is a true joy. Adeline, Cora, Lara, and Rebekah shared their thoughtful insights with passion and purpose.
Hayfield and Kasson-Mantorville teachers visited to discuss teacher pensions.
Carla Nelson represents District 24 in the Minnesota State Senate.