Anoka Times

Rep. Harry Niska, a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, posted a series of tweets on September 19, 2025, criticizing recent legislative actions by the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party and state officials regarding a public safety bill.

In his first tweet at 12:43 UTC, Niska stated, "@Tim_Walz This was a major DFL initiative, carried by the Majority Leader, and co-authored by the new DFL Caucus Leader Stephenson."

At 12:44 UTC, he continued his critique with another post: "@Tim_Walz AG Ellison was a huge supporter of the bill, and even did a “Clean Slate Tour” to help this guy learn how to cover his tracks!"

A third tweet followed at 12:51 UTC in which Niska wrote, "@Tim_Walz The DFL put this bill into their partisan “public safety” omnibus bill and passed it on a party line vote, signed promptly by @Tim_Walz."

The tweets reference recent legislative activity in Minnesota involving a public safety omnibus bill that was supported primarily by members of the DFL. According to Rep. Niska’s posts, the legislation was advanced as a significant party initiative and involved key figures such as Majority Leader and DFL Caucus Leader Stephenson. Attorney General Keith Ellison is also mentioned as an advocate for the bill.

Minnesota’s public safety bills have often been subject to debate along party lines. The term "Clean Slate Tour," referenced in one tweet, alludes to efforts promoting criminal record expungement or similar reforms championed by supporters including Attorney General Ellison. Omnibus bills are frequently used in state legislatures to combine multiple measures into single pieces of legislation for efficiency but can be contentious when passed without bipartisan support.

Rep. Harry Niska serves as a Republican representative in Minnesota’s legislature and has publicly voiced opposition to several DFL-led initiatives.