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Lawmakers propose a grant to Helping Paws honoring late Rep. Melissa Hortman

by Jingyuan Liu | City Reporter | Published April 7, 2026

A $200,000 grant moving through the Minnesota Legislature aims to honor former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her family dog, Gilbert.

The funding, backed by Rep. Robert Bierman (DFL-Apple Valley), would go to Helping Paws, a nonprofit that provides assistance dogs to people with disabilities.

For Helping Paws Executive Director Alyssa Golob, the effort is both personal and meaningful.

“This is a bill of love and hope,” Golob said. “It’s a beautiful way to keep Melissa’s legacy alive.”

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