Anne Neu Brindley Explained

Anne Neu Brindley
Constituency:32B (20172022)
28B (2023present)
Term Start:February 21, 2017
Preceded:Bob Barrett
Party:Republican
Spouse:
    Children:5
    Education:Brigham Young University (B.S.)
    Residence:North Branch, Minnesota
    Office:Member of the
    Minnesota House of Representatives

    Anne E. Neu Brindley is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2017. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Neu Brindley represents District 28B in east-central Minnesota, including the cities of Wyoming, Chisago, and North Branch, and parts of Chisago County.[1] [2]

    Early life, education, and career

    Neu Brindley received her bachelor's degree in family studies from Brigham Young University. She lives in North Branch, Minnesota, and previously served on the North Branch Planning Commission.

    Neu Brindley worked as a Republican political strategist before her election to the state legislature.[3] She was Chip Cravaack's campaign manager during his successful bid for Minnesota's 8th congressional district in 2010.[4] The campaign unseated longtime Democrat Jim Oberstar and gave the 8th district of Minnesota its first Republican representative in years.[5] She recruited Pete Hegseth to run for the Republican nomination for the 2012 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota.[6] [7] She worked as the executive director of the Minnesota House Republican Campaign Committee, and helped recruit women candidates to run for legislative office.[8] [9] [10]

    Minnesota House of Representatives

    Neu Brindley was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in a special election on February 14, 2017.[11] She won a full term in 2018 and has been reelected every two years since. Neu Brindley first ran after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that three-term Republican incumbent Bob Barrett was ineligible to run because he did not meet residency requirements, triggering a special election.[12]

    Neu Brindley serves as the minority lead on the Human Services Finance Committee and also sits on the Health Finance and Policy and Commerce Finance and Policy Committees. She served as deputy minority leader from 2019 to 2022 after being appointed by minority leader Kurt Daudt.[13]

    Neu Brindley has announced she will not run for reelection in 2024.

    Political positions

    Neu Brindley has said she supports lower taxes, opposes abortion, and supports wider access to public funding for private and charter schools. She has consistently called for money from the state's budget surplus to be used for tax relief and to cut state taxes on Social Security income.[14] [15] [16] She opposed Governor Tim Walz's plan to send one-time stimulus checks in 2022.[17]

    Neu Brindley authored legislation to ban people convicted of a DWI from operating a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle.[18] [19] She supported increasing funds for the state's border-to-border broadband internet program.[20]

    In 2021, Neu Brindley served on a working group to distribute $250 million in federal aid to front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.[21] She advocated for prioritizing front-line medical staff and first responders because they cared for COVID patients.[22] [23] [24] She supported ending Walz's emergency orders regarding the pandemic.[25] [26]

    Neu Brindley criticized incoming Governor Walz in 2018 for skipping a meeting with President Donald Trump, saying that Minnesota needs a strong relationship with federal officials.[27] She voted against bipartisan legislation banning private clubs for lobbyists and legislators at the state capitol.[28]

    Health care

    Neu Brindley has opposed DFL health care proposals, and supports abolishing MNSure, a public health insurance marketplace in the state.[29] She has criticized the Department of Human Services' oversight of money awarded to local agencies and nonprofits.[30] [31] [32] She opposed extending the state's reinsurance program, saying it was "giving bonuses to welfare recipients".[33]

    Neu Brindley successfully proposed an amendment to a bill banning conversion therapy in the state to exclude clergy working with members of their congregation.[34] [35] She opposed legislation legalizing marijuana in Minnesota, but added an amendment to the bill around packaging warning labels.[36] [37]

    Neu Brindley opposed legislation to allow medically assisted suicide in the state, sharing the story of her husband, who died of ALS.[38] She has supported legislation to increase treatment funding for those living with ALS and their caretakers.[39]

    Abortion

    Neu Brindley opposes abortion, calling DFL legislation to codify abortion rights and protection "abhorrent" and "the most extreme position on abortion on the world stage".[40] [41] She has said the Republican Party has tried to ensure "reasonable guardrails" on abortions, but they were rejected by House DFLers.[42] [43]

    COVID-19 vaccines

    Neu Brindley opposed mandates for COVID-19 vaccines that "are driving health care worker resignations and layoffs".[44] She signed a letter opposing the Mayo Clinic's vaccine mandate policy for employees, calling it "onerous" to receive a religious exception.[45] The letter suggested that Mayo and other providers would lose support for future legislation. "We will not support state funding for programs like these, or any other funding, for any healthcare facility that fires their employees due to unrealistic vaccine mandate policies."[46]

    Public safety and crime

    Neu Brindley opposed changes to state sentencing guidelines that she said would lead to lighter punishments for repeat offenders.[47] [48] [49] She said she was worried about proposals that would increase training, discipline, and civilian oversight for police officers and advocated for delaying implementation of a new standard for justified use of deadly force.[50] [51] She attempted to amend a larger public safety bill to ban cities from disbanding, abolishing, or defunding police departments, and supported requiring reports on the use of mandatory minimum sentences in the state.[52] [53]

    Gun control

    Neu Brindley opposes most gun control measures and was rated 92% by the National Rifle Association of America in 2017.[54] She received a perfect score from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus in 2019, a gun advocacy group in the state.[55]

    Election policy

    Neu Brindley criticized DFL elections bills for their lack of bipartisan support.[56] She opposed a bill to give Minnesota's major political parties more control over candidates running under the party banner by establishing a court process to prevent imposter candidates.[57] Neu Brindley spoke in opposition of legislation that would restore voting rights to felons who are on parole.[58]

    Personal life

    Neu Brindley is widowed, and remarried in 2020. Her first husband died from ALS, a rare neurodegenerative disease. She resides in North Branch, Minnesota, and has five children and five stepchildren. She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[59]

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Neu Brindley, Anne E - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present . 2023-04-29 . www.lrl.mn.gov.
    2. Web site: Rep. Anne Neu Brindley (28B) - Minnesota House of Representatives . 2023-04-29 . www.house.mn.gov.
    3. Web site: Golden . Erin . February 14, 2017 . Chisago County race goes to GOP's Anne Neu . 2023-05-02 . Star Tribune.
    4. Web site: Golden . Erin . February 9, 2017 . Special election in county that backed Trump has DFLers hoping for rebound . 2023-05-02 . Star Tribune.
    5. News: Conflict Over the Iron Range Highlights Looming Legal Battle Over Minnesota Redistricting. The Washington Post The Fix blog .
    6. Web site: Zdelchlik . Mark . February 17, 2012 . Facing steep climb, Klobuchar's opponents dig in . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    7. Web site: Henry . David . 2012-02-21 . Klobuchar picks up another Republican challenger . 2023-05-03 . MinnPost . en-US.
    8. Web site: Brucato . Cyndy . 2015-07-13 . What offseason? Parties drawing battle lines for 2016 Minnesota House elections . 2023-05-03 . MinnPost . en-US.
    9. Web site: Van Oot . Torey . January 14, 2020 . Minnesota GOP works to recruit more women to run for office . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    10. Web site: Bierschbach . Briana . Van Oot . Torey . 'Pushing that boulder up the hill' : Minnesota women reflect on 100 years of the 19th Amendment . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    11. Web site: The Associated Press . February 15, 2017 . Republican Anne Neu wins vacant Minnesota House seat . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    12. News: David Montgomery . September 8, 2016 . Lawmaker doesn't live in district, MN Supreme Court rules; ballot won't count . St. Paul Pioneer Press .
    13. Web site: Keen . Judy . December 1, 2018 . Minnesota House Republican leaders prepare for minority role . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    14. Web site: Van Berkel . Jessie . February 9, 2020 . Minnesota legislative preview: What's coming in 2020 . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    15. Web site: Bakst . Brian . Pugmire . Tim . February 26, 2021 . Budget turnaround: Projected $1.6B surplus shoves aside deficit . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    16. Web site: Van Berkel . Jessie . January 25, 2022 . Walz proposes more than $5 billion aimed at children, families . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    17. Web site: Bakst . Brian . January 20, 2022 . Governor’s spending plan includes ‘Walz checks’ . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    18. Web site: Moore . Janet . March 19, 2018 . Measure to tighten drunk-driving laws for snowmobiles, ATVs advances . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    19. Web site: Bakst . Brian . March 19, 2018 . Snowmobile accident that killed MN boy could inspire new DWI law . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    20. Web site: Orenstein . Walker . Schneider . Gabe . 2019-05-31 . In Washington and St. Paul, progress on rural broadband internet is slow, spotty . 2023-05-03 . MinnPost . en-US.
    21. Web site: Bierschbach . Briana . July 17, 2021 . Next job for Minnesota lawmakers: Spend $250 million on front-line worker aid . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    22. Web site: Bierschbach . Briana . July 28, 2021 . Minnesota lawmakers debate which workers get a piece of $250 million in aid . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    23. Web site: Van Berkel . Jessie . September 5, 2021 . Front-line workers plead for portion of $250M as Minn. leaders debate who gets money . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    24. Web site: Pugmire . Tim . September 2, 2021 . Deadline close but still no plan for COVID ‘hero pay’ . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    25. Web site: Pugmire . Tim . October 12, 2020 . Bonding bill to keep lawmakers busy until Wednesday . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    26. Web site: Stockton . Gracie . 2021-02-10 . Q&A: Rep. Anne Neu Brindley, a rising player in the GOP caucus . 2023-05-03 . Minnesota Reformer . en-US.
    27. Web site: Rao . Maya . December 14, 2018 . Gov.-elect Tim Walz skips meeting with President Trump . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    28. Web site: Lopez . Ricardo . March 11, 2022 . House committee advances bill to close loophole for private lobbyist clubs during legislative session . 2023-05-03 . Minnesota Reformer . en-US.
    29. Web site: Van Oot . Torey . January 9, 2019 . Minnesota House Democrats unveil policy proposals . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    30. Web site: Serres . Chris . August 31, 2022 . DHS oversight of tens of millions in housing grants was flawed, legislative auditor finds . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    31. Web site: Pugmire . Tim . October 2, 2019 . Legislators head to SE Minnesota for ‘mini-session’ . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    32. Web site: Bierschbach . Briana . December 2, 2019 . DHS: ‘Soft’ controls led to overpayments . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    33. Web site: Van Berkel . Jessie . Faircloth . Ryan . June 25, 2021 . State leaders say health and human services bill will help families and children hit hardest by pandemic . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    34. Web site: Faircloth . Ryan . February 20, 2023 . Minnesota House votes to ban conversion therapy for minors . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    35. Web site: Deng . Grace . February 21, 2023 . Minnesota House passes bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’ for minors . 2023-05-03 . Minnesota Reformer . en-US.
    36. Web site: Pugmire . Tim . May 13, 2021 . MN House passes legal cannabis bill; no future in Senate . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    37. Web site: Bakst . Brian . January 11, 2023 . Legal cannabis bill clears first committee at Capitol . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    38. Web site: Van Berkel . Jessie . September 11, 2019 . Minnesota lawmakers explore assisted suicide legislation . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    39. Web site: Montemayor . Stephen . March 1, 2022 . At benefit in his honor, Sen. David Tomassoni debuts legislation to fight ALS . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    40. Web site: Bierschbach . Briana . January 5, 2023 . Minnesota Democrats move quickly to codify abortion access in state law . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    41. Web site: Ferguson . Dana . January 19, 2023 . Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    42. Web site: Orenstein . Walker . 2023-01-24 . Some DFLers want to ensure there are no legal limits on late-term abortions . 2023-05-03 . MinnPost . en-US.
    43. Web site: Orenstein . Walker . 2023-01-06 . DFL makes state-protected abortion rights a top priority at Legislature . 2023-05-03 . MinnPost . en-US.
    44. Web site: Snowbeck . Christopher . Howatt . Glenn . October 15, 2021 . Minnesota National Guard to assist with long-term care staffing shortage . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    45. Web site: Star Tribune Editorial Board . December 16, 2021 . EDITORIAL Ethical decision is protecting patients . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    46. https://www.house.mn.gov/goppdf/KjjzzR9JvE2GyqQV2Nc_eA.pdf December 8th, 2021 Letter to Mayo Clinic
    47. Web site: Faircloth . Ryan . December 16, 2021 . Repeat offenders could serve less time under Minnesota sentencing guidelines proposal . 2023-05-03 . Star Tribune.
    48. Web site: Pugmire . Tim . December 17, 2021 . Proposed change to MN's sentencing guidelines draws flak . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    49. Web site: Lopez . Ricardo . 2021-12-17 . State commission proposal to modify sentences for repeat offenders sparks fierce debate . 2023-05-03 . Minnesota Reformer . en-US.
    50. Web site: Bakst . Brian . April 22, 2021 . Minnesota House pushes to limit police powers . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    51. Web site: Bakst . Brian . June 30, 2021 . Legislature has just hours to finish new budget . 2023-05-03 . MPR News . en.
    52. Web site: Callaghan . Peter . 2020-10-07 . Anatomy of campaign hit literature: How a vote engineered in June gets weaponized in October . 2023-05-03 . MinnPost . en-US . https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205855/https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2020/10/anatomy-of-campaign-hit-literature-how-a-vote-engineered-in-june-gets-weaponized-in-october . October 19, 2020 . live.
    53. Web site: Lopez . Ricardo . 2021-06-30 . Dead of night legislating: Lawmakers pass public safety bill, end governor's emergency powers . 2023-05-03 . Minnesota Reformer . en-US . https://web.archive.org/web/20210630134133/https://minnesotareformer.com/2021/06/30/dead-of-night-legislating-lawmakers-pass-public-safety-bill/ . June 30, 2021 . live.
    54. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System . 2018-12-07 . Vote Smart . en-us . https://web.archive.org/web/20230621112409/https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/176027/anne-neu-brindley . June 21, 2023 . live.
    55. Web site: Scorecard . 2019-05-17 . Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.
    56. Web site: Winter . Deena . 2023-04-14 . House passes major elections bill over Republican objections that it's not bipartisan . 2023-05-03 . Minnesota Reformer . en-US.
    57. Web site: Callaghan . Peter . 2021-03-12 . With memories of the 2020 election, DFLers wrestle with how to keep ‘imposter candidates’ off the ballot . 2023-05-03 . MinnPost . en-US.
    58. Web site: Deng . Grace . 2023-02-03 . House passes bill to restore voting rights to people released from prison . 2023-05-03 . Minnesota Reformer . en-US.
    59. Web site: 2021-07-29 . Anne Neu Brindley . 2024-04-14 . Religious Studies Center.

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