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Kristin Robbins criticizes state leadership and highlights challenges facing Minnesota manufacturers

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Kristin Robbins, Minnesota State Representative from 37A District | Official Website

Kristin Robbins, Minnesota State Representative from 37A District | Official Website

Kristin Robbins, a Minnesota state legislator, posted a series of tweets on November 5, 2025, addressing concerns about state governance and the business climate in Minnesota.

In her first post, Robbins criticized Governor Tim Walz’s policies and outlined issues she attributes to his administration. She wrote on November 5, 2025: "One year ago, voters across the country said no thanks to Tim Walz’s radical agenda, and next year, Minnesota will do the same!

Billions of our taxpayer dollars wasted on fraud instead of helping Minnesotans

Kids falling behind in our schools

Criminals not being held".

Later that day, Robbins attended an event focused on manufacturing in the state. She shared her experience at Enterprise Minnesota’s State of Manufacturing event in a tweet dated November 5, 2025: "Always love attending @EnterpriseMN’s State of Manufacturing event - a great opportunity to hear from manufacturers about how state taxes & regs are hurting their ability to create jobs & keep our communities strong. We need to cut red tape & streamline reporting!".

Robbins also highlighted findings from manufacturers regarding the state's business environment. In another tweet posted on November 5, 2025, she stated: "For the second year in a row, the majority of Minnesota’s manufacturers say our business climate has gotten WORSE - @EnterpriseMN".

These statements come amid ongoing debates over public spending oversight and regulatory reform in Minnesota. The issue of fraud involving taxpayer funds has been prominent in recent years as lawmakers and watchdog groups have called for increased accountability measures within state programs. Education outcomes and public safety have also been central topics in statewide political discussions.

Minnesota's manufacturing sector is a significant contributor to its economy. Recent surveys by organizations such as Enterprise Minnesota have reported increasing concern among manufacturers about regulatory burdens and tax policy impacting job creation and growth opportunities.