Dakota Times

Angie Craig, a current member of the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota's 2nd district, took to social media to share updates on her legislative work and community engagements. With a background in public service since replacing Jason Lewis in 2019, Craig outlined her ongoing initiatives and advocacy in a series of tweets.

On May 1, 2025, Craig expressed her stance on the responsibilities of Congress members, emphasizing their duty to serve the public, not personal interests. She announced the reintroduction of her HUMBLE Act, stating its aim to ensure that elected officials prioritize the needs of the people over "special interests." More details on this initiative were shared in her social media post: "Members of Congress are elected to serve their constituents, not profit off their positions."

Later that day, Craig focused on education in Minnesota, meeting with the local organization Education Minnesota to discuss educational access issues. She highlighted the role of public school educators in creating opportunities for students, and aimed to address strategies for providing high-quality and affordable education for all Minnesotans. Craig's commitment to education was underscored in her tweet "Minnesota’s public school educators create opportunities for our students."

On May 2, 2025, Craig acknowledged Jewish-American Heritage Month, reflecting on the contributions of Minnesota's Jewish community. She urged a recommitment to combatting antisemitism and broader hate in the nation. Her call for recognition and action was conveyed in her message: "As we celebrate the start of Jewish-American Heritage Month, let us honor the contributions of Minnesota’s Jewish community."

Craig, born in West Helena, Arkansas in 1972 and a graduate of the University of Memphis, resides in Prior Lake.