Lang Week 6 Legislative Updates
Friends and neighbors, It’s Easter week, so from my family to yours, we wish you a very Happy Easter. This week we’re on legislative break and will return to business as usual next week for the final push of…
Holmstrom Week 6 Updates
Friends and neighbors, When I got to the Capitol, I made a commitment to focus on the issues that matter most to the people I represent. This week, the Senate spent a significant amount of time…
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…
Mathews bill explores nuclear energy as a path to lower energy costs and reliable power for Minnesota families
Senator Andrew Mathews (R–Princeton) this week introduced legislation aimed at exploring advanced nuclear energy as a clean, reliable, and affordable power source for Minnesota that could also create jobs and strengthen the state’s economy. “Nuclear…
Senator Coleman helps secure passage of family friendly Senate rule change
The Minnesota Senate this week passed a new rule making the Capitol more family-friendly for working parents. The change allows lawmakers to bring their young children onto the Senate floor when necessary due to unforeseen…
Westrom helps champion bill to provide more access to fresh eggs at Minnesota food shelves
On Wednesday, March 17, the Senate Agriculture Committee approved bipartisan legislation that would expand access to fresh eggs at Minnesota food shelves and other charitable food assistance programs. Senate File 3891, co-authored by Sen. Torrey…
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…
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…
Draheim demands answers from Governor Walz and state agencies on fraud crisis amid $259 million federal funding hold
Senator Rich Draheim (R–Madison Lake) today criticized the lack of response from Governor Tim Walz and state agency commissioners to his recent letters seeking transparency on Minnesota's ongoing fraud crisis in public programs. "As a…
Senator Koran introduces bill to expand mental health access for Minnesotans
Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) today introduced legislation aimed at increasing access to critical mental health services across Minnesota. Senate File 4746 would make it easier for qualified, licensed marriage and family therapists from other…
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…
Lieske: Senate Republican education plan: Safe and Smart kids
Friends and neighbors, This week, my Senate GOP colleagues and I rolled out an education package aimed at making schools safer and helping get overall student performance back on track. Our plan would fund hard…
Lieske: Another scathing audit of the MN Human Services Department
Friends and neighbors, Minnesota has a program that pays for therapy and support services for kids under 21 with autism. It's called EIDBI, and spending on it grew from $38 million in 2020 to $325…
Jasinski: Transportation committee discusses the future of self-driving cars
Friends and neighbors, The Senate Transportation Committee has been working through several proposals about how Minnesota should handle autonomous vehicles, which let cars operate without a human driver. It is looking increasingly likely these vehicles…