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March 19, 2025

Statement from Senator Carla Nelson

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding reports on the arrest of Sen. Justin Eichorn. “I am shocked and horrified by the allegations against Senator Eichorn and the information in the charging…

March 19, 2025

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans propose plan to cut state government waste

On Monday, March 17, Senate Republicans held a press conference to highlight at least $600 million in wasteful or unnecessary spending identified in the state budget. Republican leaders emphasized that these funds could be better used to…

March 19, 2025

Senator Anderson: Food dash to stock our local food shelves!

On Friday, March 7, the Wright County Farm Bureau held its annual food awareness event at Buffalo Cub Foods, raising over $11,000 to support local food shelves. Donations came from the Wright County Farm Bureau,…

March 18, 2025

Statement from Senate Republicans

Senate Republicans released the following statement regarding reports on the arrest of Sen. Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids): “We are shocked by these reports and this alleged conduct demands an immediate resignation. Justin has a difficult…

March 18, 2025

Senate Republicans propose plan to cut at least $600 million in wasteful spending

Senate Republicans held a press conference yesterday to highlight at least $600 million in wasteful or unnecessary spending identified in the state budget. Republican leaders emphasized that these funds could be better used to support…

March 18, 2025

Miller unveils Minnesota Bitcoin Act to position Minnesota as a leader in Cryptocurrency adoption

Minnesota could become one of the first states in the nation to embrace Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for state investments, retirement plans, and even tax payments under a new proposal from Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona).…

March 18, 2025

Howe, Senate Republicans uncover waste, present plan to prevent future budget mismanagement

Senate Republicans held a press conference yesterday highlighting up to $600 million in wasteful or unnecessary spending identified in the state budget. Republican leaders emphasized that these funds could be better used to support essential…

March 17, 2025

Kreun, Senate Republicans uncover waste, present plan to prevent future budget mismanagement

Senate Republicans held a press conference today highlighting up to $600 million in wasteful or unnecessary spending identified in the state budget. Republican leaders emphasized that these funds could be better used to support essential…

March 17, 2025

Senate Republicans propose plan to cut the waste and fund Minnesotans first

They identified at least $600 million in wasteful spending Watch the press conference Senate Republicans held a press conference today to highlight at least $600 million in wasteful or unnecessary spending identified in the state budget.…

March 17, 2025

Gruenhagen: Senate Democrats protect Senator Mitchell again

Friends and neighbors, I wanted to update you on the situation involving Senator Nicole Mitchell, who is facing felony burglary charges after breaking into her stepmother’s home last year. On March 13, the Senate Ethics…

March 15, 2025

Nelson: Title IX protects girls’ sports. Let’s keep it that way

BY: SENATOR CARLA NELSON Title IX changed everything for girls across the country. Before it passed in 1972, young women had far fewer opportunities to compete in sports. Growing up, I was one of those…

March 15, 2025

Lieske: Minnesota’s $6 billion budget deficit: How we got here and what needs to change

By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE Minnesotans expect government to manage taxpayer dollars wisely. Unfortunately, the decisions made during the past two years have put our state in a bad financial position. When Democrats held full control…

March 15, 2025

Eichorn: Democrat Deficit soars to $6 billion

Friends and neighbors, On March 6, we received the annual February budget forecast. Unfortunately, it is bad news for Minnesota taxpayers. In December, the projection was that Minnesota would have a $5.1 billion deficit. That…

March 13, 2025

Senator Draheim introduces bill to increase transparency in higher education

Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) introduced a new bill to the Senate Higher Education Committee on Thursday, March 13, that aims to provide students and families with critical information about job placement rates and graduate…

March 13, 2025

Senator Warren Limmer Introduces Bill to Fund $12.3 Million for Critical Interchange Upgrades

Senator Warren Limmer Introduces Bill to Fund $12.3 Million for Critical Interchange Upgrades Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) has introduced legislation to secure $12.3 million in funding for vital upgrades to a key interchange at…

March 13, 2025

Senator Andrew Lang introduces bill to support Minnesota’s meat, poultry, egg, and milk processing facilities

On Wednesday, March 12, Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) introduced Senate File 305 in the Senate’s Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee. This legislation aims to appropriate funds to bolster Minnesota’s meat, poultry, egg, and…

March 13, 2025

Senate Democrats continue to protect their power and a charged felon by failing to take action to discipline Sen. Mitchell

Today Senate Democrats continued to protect their power by failing to take any disciplinary action against Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D-Woodbury), who is charged with two felony counts related to an alleged burglary. The committee had…

March 13, 2025

Senator Mark Koran co-authors bill to establish consumer protection restitution account

A bill co-authored by Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) to establish a consumer protection restitution account was heard in the Minnesota Senate State and Local Government Committee on Tuesday, March 11. Senate FIle 447 seeks…

March 12, 2025

Housley bill funds completion of Veterans Memorial in Forest Lake

This week the Senate Environment Committee heard legislation authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) that funds the completion of the Forest Lake Veterans Memorial site in Lakeside Memorial Park. The bill would provide a grant…

March 12, 2025

Senate Housing Committee hears bipartisan Minnesota Starter Home Act to help families afford their first home

On Tuesday, March 11, the Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee heard legislation championed by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and a bipartisan group of legislators to address Minnesota’s rising housing affordability crisis. The “Minnesota…