Draheim Week 6 Legislative Updates

Friends and Neighbors,  Last week, I shared my frustration with the Walz administration’s continued silence in response to my questions about what they’re doing to stop fraud in state government.  This week brought more crickets from the Governor and his team. …

Koran Week 5 Legislative Updates

Friends and Neighbors, I recently had the opportunity to meet with the Minnesota Child Care Association during their Day on the Hill. I truly appreciated the engagement, thoughtful discussion, and the many questions that were…
Senator Gary Dahms

Senator Dahms: Celebrating Minnesota agriculture

Friends and neighbors: From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, we owe so much to America’s farmers, producers, and agricultural leaders. However, their contributions are often overlooked. That is why, since 1973,…

Holmstrom: Senate does right thing by repealing Cesar Chavez Day

The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed legislation to repeal the state observance of Cesar Chavez Day. Senator Michael Holmstrom (R–Buffalo) issued the following statement: “For far too long, this state has honored a man whose…
Green

A Legislative Update and a Very Blessed Easter Message

A Legislative Update and a Very Blessed Easter Message by Senator Steve Green We are about halfway through the legislative session – March 27th marked a combination of the first and second deadlines, and I…

Draheim: Getting our priorities straight

Senator Rich Draheim As a parent, I spend a lot of time thinking about our family's budget. Do we take a spring break trip, or contribute to the kids' college fund? Do we eat out…

Capitol Update: March 24, 2026

Friends and neighbors, The Senate's pace of legislation is ramping up as we begin to approach legislative deadlines. Our first two deadlines are 5:00 p.m. on March 27, which means that most standalone bills must…

Lang: Week 6 Legislative Updates

Friends and neighbors,  I talk a lot about what’s happening in St. Paul, but this week, I want to focus on our District. In this newsletter, I'm sharing an incredible achievement at a local college,…

Holmstrom Week 5 Legislative Updates

Friends and neighbors,  Last fall, Wright County announced its plan to transition from state-supervised probation to a county-supervised program. This move saves taxpayers money and improves public safety. Unfortunately, the state Department of Corrections dragged…

Draheim: Week 5 Legislative Updates

Friends and Neighbors,  A few weeks ago, I sent direct letters to Governor Walz and every state agency commissioner asking for answers on Minnesota's ongoing fraud crisis.  You may have heard that the federal government…

Heintzeman: Senate Republicans announce education package

This week Senate Republicans unveiled our comprehensive education proposal focused on two overarching priorities that have been lacking in recent years: keeping kids safe and helping them succeed academically. The package covers both safety and academics. It…