Coleman: Week 3 Legislative Updates

Friends and Neighbors, As the 2026 session begins, thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. I appreciate your interest in staying informed about the work I am doing, the issues impacting our…

Lang: Week 3 Legislative Updates

Friends and neighbors,  This week at the Capitol, Senate Republicans announced our Affordability Plan, a package of bills that will deliver broad tax relief to Minnesotans. The affordability crisis is hitting families hard. We’re seeing…

Koran: Week 3 Legislative Updates

Friends and Neighbors, This week at the Capitol, we continued our work to make sure Minnesota government is accountable to the people who fund it - you.  One of my top priorities remains strengthening oversight…

Holmstrom: Week 3 Legislative Updates

Friends and neighbors,  It was a privilege to welcome Wright County township supervisors to the Capitol this week. We had a great discussion about their priorities, concerns, and how the Legislature can help.  We also…

Draheim: Week 3 Legislative Updates

Friends and Neighbors,  Session is picking up steam. Next week we’ll hear our first bill on the Senate Floor—a rental assistance proposal. I support the intent behind helping people stay housed, but I believe there…

Jasinski: Reining in tab fees and property taxes

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI If you've bought tabs recently, you probably noticed something frustrating: it cost more than you expected. Maybe your bill didn't go down from last year as much as you expected. Maybe…
Green

Affordability Now

Affordability Now by Senator Steve Green It’s unaffordable to live in Minnesota right now. As the state budget grows, taxes continue to rise, and Minnesota families give more of their hard-earned money over to the…
Rarick

The Senate’s Role in Confirming Commissioners

The Senate’s Role in Confirming Commissioners by Senator Jason Rarick A job of the senate that many don’t think about very often is our role in confirming commissioners. This has been a long-time responsibility of…

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans proposal tax relief

On Monday, March 2, Senate Republicans unveiled several bills to provide tax relief that will make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The bills would provide targeted changes for broad relief for workers, homeowners, and…