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June 28, 2023

Senator Lucero named Vice Chair of Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity

Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) has been named vice chair of the Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity, a position that capitalizes on his significant background and expertise in the areas of privacy and cybersecurity. “Strengthening and…

June 26, 2023

Lieske: Reflections on my first session

Friends and neighbors – My first session as your state senator came to a close at the end of May. In the coming months I’ll recap some of the new laws and changes that took…

June 26, 2023

Jasinski: How much is enough? Democrats approved big tax hikes despite $19 billion surplus

Friends and neighbors – One of the main responsibilities of the legislature is to develop the state’s budget. That is a project that happens in odd-numbered years. This year, we had a $19 billion dollar…

June 26, 2023

Jasinski: Republicans secure emergency nursing home aid, funding for local roads

Friends and neighbors – The 2023 legislative session wrapped up on Monday, May 21. With Democrats in complete control of state government, the agenda looked significantly different than it ever has. Almost immediately, they mostly…

June 26, 2023

Gruenhagen: Democrat trifecta disregards regular Minnesotans

Friends and neighbors, The legislative session wrapped up on May 22. Democrats have been falling all over themselves to call the legislation they passed “transformational.” They are right, but not in the way they think.…

June 26, 2023

Draz: Near unanimous opposition to a new national park in Southern Minnesota

Judging by the feedback I have been getting, many of you are aware of the proposal to create a new national park in southern Minnesota. The park would have been called Driftless National Park, and…

June 26, 2023

Draz: A reckless and irresponsible legislative session under Democrat control

Friends and neighbors, The 2023 legislative session wrapped up on Monday, May 22. The theme of this session was pretty simple: Democrats want more of your money. There is no end to their thirst for…

June 24, 2023

Draheim: New paid leave mandates turn a blind eye to Minnesota small businesses

Friends and neighbors, If you run a small business, you have a lot of responsibilities to the communities you serve and the people you employ. From balancing the challenges of your competitors to facing inflation…

June 24, 2023

Draheim: End of the legislative session includes local bonding projects, emergency nursing home aid

Friends and neighbors, In the final days of session, Republicans struck a deal to provide an additional $300 million to address Minnesota’s nursing home crisis. The agreement will include direct grants, facility rate increases, and…

June 22, 2023

Senator Drazkowski to hold town hall events in Cannon Falls, Plainview, Lake City, Zumbrota, and Lewiston

State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) will host a series of town halls this week for constituents who live in or near the communities of Cannon Falls, Plainview, Lake City, Zumbrota, and Lewiston. Representative Pam Altendorf,…

June 21, 2023

Drazkowski statement on withdrawal of Driftless National Park proposal

Tonight Sean Macaday, the KIMT meteorologist behind the effort to create the Driftless National Park in southeastern Minnesota, officially withdrew his proposal. Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) issued the following statement: “Last week, Sean took time…

June 21, 2023

Eichorn statement on new Talon Metals nickel mining proposal in Aitkin County

Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) today issued the following statement on Talon Metals’ proposed new nickel mining project in Aitkin County: “This is fantastic news not just for Aitkin County but for our…

June 16, 2023

Jacob and Drazkowski statement on overwhelming public opposition to proposed national park in southern Minnesota

On June 15, State Representative Steven Jacob (R-Altura) and State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) hosted a highly attended public meeting in Kellogg to discuss the 2023 legislative session as well as the controversial Driftless National…

June 15, 2023

Senator Dornink: Raising the bar

Friends and neighbors,Small businesses are the engine driving communities like ours. They provide goods and services to their neighbors and quality jobs across the state. It takes a special drive to put in the long…

June 13, 2023

Senator Bill Weber: Reflecting on the 2023 legislative session

Friends and neighbors, The 2023 Minnesota legislative session was in many ways the toughest session out of eleven that I have experienced. Whether the legalization of late-term abortions or loss of parental rights. Whether a historic defunding…

June 8, 2023

Senator Drazkowski speech on emergency nursing home aid

Note: This was a speech given by Senator Steve Drazkowski, on May 19, 2023 during the debate on SF 2934, the Omnibus Human Services Appropriation Conference Committee Report, on a motion to reject the Report…

June 8, 2023

Jasinski statement on Faribault couple's guilty plea in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement in response to news that a couple from Faribault has pleaded guilty to involvement in a Feeding our Future fraud scheme. “The degree to…

June 7, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman: Delivering for the needs of our community

Friends and neighbors, For better or worse, the 2023 legislative session has come to an end. This was my first year working for this district from the minority, and I am thrilled to report that…

June 6, 2023

Senator Limmer’s bill set to Repeal Government ‘Home Equity Theft’

ST. PAUL – As a result of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County, Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) announced he will revive legislation meant to stop government from keeping excess cash equity found in citizen’s homes after a tax forfeiture. …

June 5, 2023

Minnesota Legislature approves to rename Glenwood overpass to honor Deputy Josh Owen’s legacy

On Sunday, May 21, the Minnesota Legislature approved a transportation budget agreement that includes language introduced by Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) and Representative Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck) to memorialize Pope County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Owen by renaming…

Senator Lucero named Vice Chair of Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity

Lieske: Reflections on my first session

Jasinski: How much is enough? Democrats approved big tax hikes despite $19 billion surplus

Jasinski: Republicans secure emergency nursing home aid, funding for local roads

Gruenhagen: Democrat trifecta disregards regular Minnesotans

Draz: Near unanimous opposition to a new national park in Southern Minnesota

Draz: A reckless and irresponsible legislative session under Democrat control

Draheim: New paid leave mandates turn a blind eye to Minnesota small businesses

Draheim: End of the legislative session includes local bonding projects, emergency nursing home aid

Senator Drazkowski to hold town hall events in Cannon Falls, Plainview, Lake City, Zumbrota, and Lewiston

Drazkowski statement on withdrawal of Driftless National Park proposal

Eichorn statement on new Talon Metals nickel mining proposal in Aitkin County

Jacob and Drazkowski statement on overwhelming public opposition to proposed national park in southern Minnesota

Senator Dornink: Raising the bar

Senator Bill Weber: Reflecting on the 2023 legislative session

Senator Drazkowski speech on emergency nursing home aid

Jasinski statement on Faribault couple's guilty plea in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme

Senator Julia Coleman: Delivering for the needs of our community

Senator Limmer’s bill set to Repeal Government ‘Home Equity Theft’

Minnesota Legislature approves to rename Glenwood overpass to honor Deputy Josh Owen’s legacy

The Importance of Putting Minnesotans First

Senator Julia Coleman invites constituents to join in-district office hours

Senator Abeler's Legislative Update

Senator Dahms: Senate Ends Bipartisan Power-Sharing Agreement

Senator Bruce Anderson: Senate Democrats vote to end bipartisanship

Jasinski bill to shift highway cost burdens away from local communities receives first hearing

Coleman leads critical school safety conversation

Senator Bahr - Putting Minnesotans First

Jasinski bill to fund Greater Minnesota economic development projects receives hearing