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Carla Nelson, a Minnesota state senator, used her Twitter account in mid-July 2025 to voice concerns about the state budget and comment on a recent jury verdict. On July 16, Nelson criticized the state's new budget, claiming it contains significant reductions in education funding.

In her post on July 16, Nelson stated: "Unfortunately, the new state budget is full of misplaced priorities. Instead of providing additional funding for students, this year’s budget included $420 million in projected education cuts (and more than $300 million in special education cuts). And instead of providing https://t.co/AdY2OyaG6i".

Later that day, she posted a link without further commentary: "https://t.co/mDEX7vMaqi".

On July 18, Nelson responded to a jury decision related to Carol Mitchell's case. She wrote: "I’m grateful the jury delivered justice today. They did the right thing. More importantly, I’m relieved for Carol Mitchell, the victim in this case. She waited far too long for closure. Justice delayed is justice denied. This case should have, and could have, been resolved https://t.co/NIJYseG3Wp".

Nelson has served as a member of the Minnesota Senate since 2011 and has frequently focused on issues related to education policy and judicial reform during her tenure.