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…

Heintzeman: Senate Republicans announce education package

This week Senate Republicans unveiled our comprehensive education proposal focused on two overarching priorities that have been lacking in recent years: keeping kids safe and helping them succeed academically. The package covers both safety and academics. It…

Heintzeman: Audit finds DHS refused to investigate kickbacks

Friends and neighbors, Minnesota's Office of the Legislative Auditor released a major report on kickbacks in the state's EIDBI program, which is the Medicaid-funded program that provides services to children with autism. A kickback, in…

Heintzeman: Democrats attempt to strip parental rights away

Friends and neighbors, This week, Democrats advanced SF 3439, a bill that would eliminate the "conscientiously held beliefs" exemption for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. I've heard from parents in our district who…

Westrom urges the passage of the SAVE America Act

State Sen. Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) is urging the United States Senate to take immediate action on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. The legislation would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to…
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Addressing Minnesota’s Lack of Affordability

Addressing Minnesota’s Lack of Affordability by Senator Jason Rarick For a long time, I’ve heard one resounding complaint from folks across the state and in our district: Minnesota families are tired of how unaffordable things…

Sen. Dornink: Protecting taxpayers, fighting fraud

Friends and neighbors, Spring is being felt by all of us. Warmer temperatures, hopefully the last snowstorm, and the excitement of March Madness. At the Capitol, spring also brings a sense of urgency. Committee deadlines…

Senate Republicans roll out a plan for safe and smart kids

Senate Republicans today held a press conference to announce their education plan for safe and smart kids. The bills focus on student safety and academic performance in the classroom through both policy changes and funding priorities.   “For…