A Clear Contrast in Priorities
Session has finally wrapped up. Amidst the chaos, Democrats continued their push for multiple bonding bills, which Republicans refused to vote for unless we could also find a way to provide funding for nursing homes…
Howe secures funding for multiple Veterans’ benefits and initiatives
This year Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) authored a number of bills that address veterans and their needs. A number of these bills made it into final omnibus legislation. The first provision corrects an unintended consequence…
Senator Mathews secures $11.7 million for new intersection at Highway 169 & CR 4 in Zimmerman
On Saturday, May 20, legislative leaders announced a bipartisan agreement to pass a robust bonding bill and deliver $300 million in much-needed funding to the state’s struggling nursing homes. On Monday, May 22, the final day…
Senator Dornink: The 2023 legislative session comes to a close
Friends and neighbors, When the 2023 legislative session began, I highlighted how an integral part of this session would be determining what to do with our state’s historic $19 billion surplus. With out-of-control inflation and…
Senator Anderson: Reflecting on the 2023 legislative session
Friends and neighbors, As the 2023 legislative session kicked off, I shared that a priority of mine was to give our state’s historic budget surplus back to the taxpayers who created it. With Minnesotans facing…
Wrapping Up the Legislative Session
Democrats will try to claim this session offered the biggest tax cut in state history. Democrats will also try to say that the bills they passed are what Minnesotans want. I, along with many others,…
Sen. Rarick: A Wrap on Session
The Legislative Session has officially come to a close, and this year was a tough one. For 5 months, it felt like Democrats were totally unwilling to work with Republicans in any way. Every one…
Housley secures funding for critical projects throughout Washington County
Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) successfully secured funding for a number of projects addressing various needs throughout Washington County. Stillwater will receive funding for two projects. $6 million will go towards design, construction, and improvements to…
Pratt secures funding for critical projects throughout Scott County
Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) successfully secured funding for four projects that address critical needs through Scott County. SF-35, which Pratt has championed throughout multiple legislative sessions, allocates $9.1 million in funding that will allow…
Miller: $300 million Nursing Home deal results in $1.1 million for every Nursing Home in the state
Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and Senate Republicans struck a deal to provide an additional $300 million to address Minnesota’s nursing home crisis. The agreement will include direct grants, wage increases, and a workforce incentive fund…
Lieske: $300 million Nursing Home deal results in $1.1 million for every Nursing Home in the state
Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) and Senate 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 a workforce incentive…
Eichorn secures funding for Grand Rapids and Brainerd water treatment plants, Central Lakes College
On the final day of the 2023 legislative session, Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) was able to secure funding for renovation and upgrades to Grand Rapids’ water treatment plant, Brainerd water treatment facility improvements, and…
Jasinski secures funding for critical infrastructure projects, including Owatonna, Medford, Morristown, and Wanamingo water infrastructure
On Saturday, May 20, legislative leaders announced a bipartisan agreement to pass $2.6 billion dollars in bonding projects and deliver $300 million in much-needed funding to the state’s struggling nursing homes. On the final day…
Senator Westrom secures critical funding for District 12 infrastructure improvement projects
On Saturday, May 20, legislative leaders announced a bipartisan agreement to pass a robust bonding bill and deliver $300 million in much-needed funding to the state’s struggling nursing homes. On Monday, May 22, the final day…
Farnsworth votes for $2.6 billion bonding package, secures more funding for projects in District 7
ST. PAUL – On the final day of session, Senator Rob Farnsworth (R-Hibbing) voted for the largest bonding package in state history totaling $2.6 billion between General Obligation bonds and dedicated cash. Between the two…
Gruenhagen: Senate Republicans secure $300 million for emergency nursing home funding over objection of Democrats and Gov. Walz
Friends and neighbors – Nursing homes across the state are in crisis. About 50 of them have closed in the last few years, and the ones that are still hanging on are doing so by…
Lucero: Republicans secure $300 million new funding for nursing homes over Democrat objections
Lucero: Republicans secure $300 million new funding for nursing homes over Democrat objections To the editor: Nursing homes across Minnesota are in the midst of a full-blown crisis and the entire system is on the…
Draheim: $300 million Nursing Home deal results in $1.1 million for every Nursing Home in the state
Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) and Senate 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 a workforce…
Drazkowski: $300 million Nursing Home deal results in $1.1 million for every Nursing Home in the state
Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) and Senate 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 a workforce incentive…
$300 million Nursing Home deal results in $1.1 million for every Nursing Home in the state
Senate Republicans last night passed a $300 million deal to help nursing homes amidst a historic staffing crisis. The agreement included direct grants, facility rate increases, and a workforce incentive fund that adds up to…
