Dakota Times

Angie Craig, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Minnesota’s 2nd District since 2019, has recently addressed various political issues through her social media platform. The congresswoman, originally from West Helena, Arkansas and a graduate of the University of Memphis, is vocal about national and local matters ranging from reproductive rights to renewable energy initiatives.

On December 8, 2024, Angie Craig expressed concerns regarding efforts by "Extreme Republican politicians" to restrict abortion access nationwide. She emphasized the importance of maintaining reproductive freedoms at the federal level and advocated for protecting every American's right to healthcare. "Extreme Republican politicians are working step by step to ban abortion nationwide – we cannot let that happen."

In another post dated December 9, 2024, Craig highlighted the allocation of over $1.2 million in federal funding for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community aimed at installing solar energy systems in Prior Lake. She reiterated her commitment to ensuring that federal tax dollars benefit Minnesota's second district through practical investments. "Great to recognize over $1.2 million secured in federal funding for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community..."

Later on December 9, she addressed the issue of rising pharmaceutical prices impacting Minnesotans' healthcare decisions. Craig called for making Affordable Care Act tax credits permanent as a means to enhance access to affordable healthcare services."Big Pharma's price hikes have forced Minnesotans to make gut-wrenching decisions..."