Gruenhagen: No transgender surgeries on children
Friends and neighbors, I believe deep in my soul that God called me to serve. I am guided by the principles of my faith in everything I do, but I am also am guided by…
Senator Bahr: Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside
(ST. PAUL) – On Wednesday, April 26, Minnesota Senate Democrats tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan electionchanges by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party line…
Pratt opposes Democrat transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…
Democrats pass dangerous, convoluted cannabis legalization bill
The bill forces cannabis into cities without adequate public safety support, public awareness campaigns, or substance abuse prevention. ST. PAUL – Today Senate Democrats voted to advance cannabis legalization that Republicans say is not ready…
Senator Anderson: Democrats’ transportation budget includes $2.7 billion in tax and fee increases
Friends and neighbors, This week, the Senate heard the Democrats’ Transportation budget bill. This legislation contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fees and vehicle registration taxes as well as motor vehicle tax hikes. The…
Housley shares concerns with transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases, calls for bipartisan work to improve bills
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…
Howe opposes Democrat transportation bill that includes $2.7 billion in tax increases
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fees and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…
Democrat transportation bill with $2.7 billion in tax increases is a ‘non-starter’
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a Transportation Budget bill that contains $2.7 billion in tax increases, including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase to the metro area sales tax, and motor vehicle…
Jasinski: ‘Deeply concerned’ with tax increases in the Senate Democrat transportation budget
The Minnesota Senate on Thursday passed a transportation budget bill that provides funding for critical transportation infrastructure but also contains $2.7 billion in tax increases – including tab fee and vehicle registration taxes, an increase…
Kreun secures $56 Million in funding for Hwy 65 in Transportation Omnibus Bill
The Minnesota Senate today passed a transportation budget bill that included a critical amendment authored by Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) that funds the construction of Highway 65 in Blaine. “Highway 65 has consistently been a…
Senator Dahms: Senate Republicans present 'Students First' education plan
On Monday, April 24, Senate Republicans introduced a “Students First” education plan that presents a better alternative to a set of Democrat-led mandate-heavy education bills. The “Students First” plan incorporates five key points that aim…
Senate Democrat elections bills cast bipartisanship aside; make Minnesota elections riskier, less transparent
Minnesota Senate Democrats on Wednesday tossed aside a longstanding custom of bipartisan elections changes by passing two bills loaded with controversial, partisan, and divisive overhauls of Minnesota’s elections process. The final bill passed on party…
Sen. Rarick: A Tale of Two Bills
The Senate recently passed two critical, but very different, bills: the Health and Human Services appropriation bill, and the Human Services appropriation bill. While these bills may have similar issue areas and the titles sound…
Housley, Senate pass bipartisan Housing bill
The Minnesota Senate on Tuesday passed a $1.1 billion Housing bill that makes needed investments in housing while creating new home ownership opportunities and expanding workforce housing. Included in this bill is language that helps…
Johnson and Weber respond to disappointing Senate Democrat Tax bill
ST. PAUL – Senate Committee Tax Lead Bill Weber (R- Luverne) and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statements on the Democrat’s disappointing tax bill: Senator Bill Weber: “This tax bill is a disappointment to most…
Senator Julia Coleman: Our Students Deserve Better
I firmly believe in investing robustly in our K-12 schools. I believe in supporting our hardworking teachers, setting our students up for the best future possible, and giving our local districts autonomy. That is why…
Miller: Spring Grove fire recovery included in both House and Senate tax bills
Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today announced that two bills aimed at helping the city of Spring Grove recover from last December’s devastating fire have been included in both the House and Senate tax…
Senator Limmer leads Republicans with Safe & Sound Minnesota Public Safety Plan
ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Warren Limmer (Maple Grove) presented the Safe & Sound Minnesota plan with Senate and House Republicans this week. The plan includes six of Limmer’s bills as part of a broader package…
Pratt opposes Democrats’ mandate-heavy education bills
This week Senate Democrats brought forward two education bills that not only place unfunded mandates on schools, but also fail to address safe schools aid, early literacy, and the special education cross subsidy. “Senate Republicans…
Farnsworth votes for alternatives to mandate-heavy education bills
Senate Republicans tried to amend the education finance bill with their Students First plan and attempted to reign in mandates in the education policy bill. ST. PAUL, MN – Yesterday the Senate passed two major education bills…