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May 12, 2023

Senator Westrom on the Democrats’ misguided decision to ban private prisons in Minnesota

Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) today released a video and the following statement on a provision to ban private prisons that is in the conference committee report for the Public Safety and Judiciary budget bill. This provision was…

May 11, 2023

Senator Westrom supports Veterans budget conference committee agreement

On Tuesday, May 9, the Minnesota Senate approved the Veterans budget agreement that provides support throughout the continuum of a service member’s life. This legislation once again received strong bipartisan support by the Senate. “This…

May 11, 2023

Senator Dornink: Democrats look to increase taxes, ignore the true needs of Minnesotans

Friends and neighbors, During the past weeks, the Senate voted on each of the Democrats’ budget bills. Since the budget bills passed by the Senate differed from the versions passed by the House, they were…

May 11, 2023

Farnsworth votes to fund college STEM, mining, mineral programs and scholarships

ST. PAUL – Yesterday, the Minnesota Senate voted to pass a bill related to higher education financial aid. A key amendment earned the support of Sen. Rob Farnsworth (R- Hibbing) and was added to the…

May 11, 2023

Senator Johnson response to Public Safety Conference Committee changes

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement on the Conference Committee for the Public Safety and Judiciary Finance bill: “It remains to be seen if Senate…

May 10, 2023

Democrats force through expensive one-size-fits-all paid leave mandate

Senate Democrats on Monday forced through an extreme bill that mandates a one-size-fits-all paid leave program for small and medium sized businesses across the state. The proposal creates a new large government agency, takes away…

May 10, 2023

Senator Nelson congratulates Nucleus Labs in Rochester on business expansion grant awards

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today congratulated Nucleus Labs, a Rochester business, on receiving two major grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Nucleus Labs will receive $500,000 from the…

May 9, 2023

Senator Eichorn congratulates Clow Stamping Company in Merrifield on business expansion grant awards

Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) today congratulated Clow Stamping Company, a business in Merrifield, on receiving two major grants from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Clow Stamping Company will…

May 9, 2023

Senate approves Veterans budget conference committee agreement

(ST. PAUL) – The Minnesota Senate today approved the Veterans budget agreement that provides support throughout the continuum of a service member’s life. This legislation once again received strong bipartisan support by the Senate. “Supporting…

May 9, 2023

Democrat Housing conference committee agreement imposes yet another massive tax increase on Minnesotans

Despite a budget surplus of more than $19 billion, the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday approved a Housing budget agreement that includes a $745 million metro sales tax increase on Minnesotans – part of the nearly…

May 9, 2023

Democrats force through expensive one-size-fits-all paid leave mandate

Senate Democrats on Monday forced through an extreme bill that mandates a one-size-fits-all paid leave program for businesses across the state. The proposal creates a new government agency, increased bureaucracy, substantial growth of government, and increased taxes for…

May 9, 2023

Paid Family Leave raises taxes, lacks bipartisan input

May 9, 2023

Lucero newsletter: Mayo Clinic expresses deep concerns about Democrat health bills

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As of Monday, May 8, there are exactly two weeks remaining until the constitutionally required date of Monday, May 22 by which the Legislature must adjourn. LETTER TO SOUTH DAKOTA GOV.…

May 8, 2023

Democrats force through expensive one-size-fits-all paid leave mandate

Senate Democrats on Monday forced through an extreme bill that mandates a one-size-fits-all paid leave program for businesses across the state. The proposal creates a new government entity, which will lead to increased bureaucracy, a…

May 8, 2023

Small businesses and Superintendent share concerns for cost and impact of Paid Leave Bill before Senate Floor Vote

ST. PAUL – Today Republican Senators Julia Coleman and Senator Karin Housley stood with local businesses and the Stillwater School Superintendent to raise concerns about the Democrat proposal for Paid Leave, which was to be…

May 8, 2023

Sen. Rarick: Higher Taxes, Little Relief, and Broken Promises

Senate Democrats recently brought forward their tax proposal, which follows the pattern of almost every other bill that has passed through the Senate so far this year: one party pushing through an extreme agenda with…

May 7, 2023

Gruenhagen: Democrats break their promise to eliminate Social Security benefits tax

Friends and neighbors, On May 2, Senate Democrats passed their tax bill, and it represents an absolute betrayal of Minnesota taxpayers. Despite the Democrats' promise to eliminate the tax on Social Security benefits, their bill…

May 7, 2023

Koran: School Budgets, Election Bill, and Taxes

Friends and neighbors, For most of session, I have been getting frantic calls from school officials, teachers, and superintendents in our area. They have all expressed nearly the same concern: while they are happy about…

May 7, 2023

Jasinski: Too many tax increases in Democrat budget proposals

Friends and neighbors, The number one thing I hear about around the district is this: “When are you going to give back the surplus?” I hear it day in, day out. I hear it from…

May 7, 2023

Draheim: Recreational weed bill not ready for prime time

The weekend after the Senate approved a bill to legalize recreational cannabis, a couple of constituents approached me to ask me about my ‘no’ vote on the bill. It wasn’t the first time I have…

Senator Westrom on the Democrats’ misguided decision to ban private prisons in Minnesota

Senator Westrom supports Veterans budget conference committee agreement

Senator Dornink: Democrats look to increase taxes, ignore the true needs of Minnesotans

Farnsworth votes to fund college STEM, mining, mineral programs and scholarships

Senator Johnson response to Public Safety Conference Committee changes

Democrats force through expensive one-size-fits-all paid leave mandate

Senator Nelson congratulates Nucleus Labs in Rochester on business expansion grant awards

Senator Eichorn congratulates Clow Stamping Company in Merrifield on business expansion grant awards

Senate approves Veterans budget conference committee agreement

Democrat Housing conference committee agreement imposes yet another massive tax increase on Minnesotans

Democrats force through expensive one-size-fits-all paid leave mandate

Paid Family Leave raises taxes, lacks bipartisan input

Lucero newsletter: Mayo Clinic expresses deep concerns about Democrat health bills

Democrats force through expensive one-size-fits-all paid leave mandate

Small businesses and Superintendent share concerns for cost and impact of Paid Leave Bill before Senate Floor Vote

Sen. Rarick: Higher Taxes, Little Relief, and Broken Promises

Gruenhagen: Democrats break their promise to eliminate Social Security benefits tax

Koran: School Budgets, Election Bill, and Taxes

Jasinski: Too many tax increases in Democrat budget proposals

Draheim: Recreational weed bill not ready for prime time

Eichorn champions bill to lift cap on hydroelectric energy

Mathews leads effort to lift nuclear moratorium, renews commitment to increasing clean, reliable energy sources

Coleman leads informational hearing to review state policy effects on teacher shortages

Kreun bill seeks to promote transparency and hold the Attorney General accountable

Fraud Failures

Democrats Again Defending Sen. Mitchell

Senate Finance Committee Co-Chair Pratt responds to White House memo pausing federal funds

Gruenhagen: Democrats send protestors to shut down a House committee

Lieske: Democrats again protect Sen. Mitchell

Koran statement on GOP move to expel Sen. Mitchell