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February 27, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman: Driver’s Licenses for All bill lacks important safeguards

In the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Democrats’ Driver’s Licenses for All bill passed out of the Senate with party-line votes. During the extensive floor debate, Senate Republicans proposed key amendments to address…

February 27, 2023

Senator Dahms: Senate votes to reinstate convicted felon voting rights

In the early hours of Wednesday, February 22, a bill to give convicted felons the right to vote, no matter their crime, passed the Minnesota Senate along party-lines. “This legislation allows violent criminals, including rapists…

February 27, 2023

Senator Anderson: Democrats make their public safety priorities known

Friends and neighbors, I hope you and your family weathered the snowstorm and are staying safe. This week at the Capitol, the Democrat majority made their public safety priorities known: giving convicted felons the right…

February 24, 2023

Nelson statement on Driver’s Licenses for All bill

This week, the Minnesota Senate approved Senate File 27, also known as Driver’s Licenses for All, which would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a Minnesota driver’s license. Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) issued the following statement:…

February 24, 2023

An All-Access Pass to Breaking the Law

Senate Democrats made their public safety priorities very clear this week. They want to give convicted felons the right to vote and non-citizens the right to driver’s licenses. Instead of providing tax relief to Minnesotans,…

February 24, 2023

Sen. Rarick: The Devil is in the Details

Senate Democrats made their public safety priorities very clear this week by bringing forward extreme bills that give convicted felons the right to vote and non-citizens the right to driver’s licenses. Minnesotans across the state…

February 24, 2023

Sen. Limmer leads charge to protect elections from felon voting

ST. PAUL, MN – On Tuesday night the Minnesota Senate passed a bill allowing convicted felons still serving probation to vote in elections. Already passed by the House, the bill heads to Governor Walz’s desk…

February 23, 2023

Senator Bahr: The Driver’s License for All facilitates further lawlessness

During the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Democrats’ Driver’s Licenses for All bill passed out of the Senate with party-line votes, said Senator Cal Bahr (R-East Bethel). This legislation provides non-citizens with the right…

February 23, 2023

Senator Dornink: Driver’s Licenses for All bill lacks important safeguards

On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Democrats’ Driver’s Licenses for All bill passed out of the Senate with party-line votes. During the extensive floor debate, Senate Republicans proposed key amendments highlighting the lack of safeguards in the…

February 23, 2023

Democrats Expanding Rights for Those Who Break the Law

The Senate heard two extreme bills this week that undermine our laws and do nothing to help law-abiding Minnesotans. One bill allows felons to vote before completing their probation, and the other bill gives illegal…

February 22, 2023

Senate Democrats pass bill giving all-access pass to undocumented immigrants

On a party-line vote, Senate Democrats passed "Driver’s Licenses for All" legislation, which lowers the requirements to prove one’s identity in order to receive a standard state driver’s license and ID card. Senate Republicans proposed…

February 22, 2023

Democrats’ Top Public Safety Priorities disrespect the rule of law

Friends and neighbors – This week on the Senate Floor, Democrats passed their top two public safety priorities: giving criminals the right to vote and providing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Their public safety agenda…

February 22, 2023

Lieske: Focus on education fundamentals, not social justice

Friends and neighbors – This week, the Senate’s education committee reviewed a big education proposal from the governor that would make dozens, if not hundreds, of school policy changes – many of which are the…

February 22, 2023

Draheim: The serious flaws with the driver’s licenses for noncitizens bill

On February 21, Democrats in the Senate passed a bil that authorizes noncitizens to get a Minnesota driver’s license. It is far more expansive than simply being a fix for public safety, as proponents claim.…

February 22, 2023

Senator Lieske statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to noncitizens

The Minnesota Senate today approved bills that give convicted felons on probation the right to vote no matter their crime and allow non-citizens the right to a driver's license with no protections for our elections…

February 22, 2023

Senator Koran statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to noncitizens

Today Senate Democrats made their public safety priorities clear by passing bills that give convicted felons on probation the right to vote no matter their crime and allow non-citizens the right to a driver's license…

February 22, 2023

Senator Gruenhagen statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants

February 22, 2023

Senator Eichorn statement on passage of bill to provide driver’s licenses to noncitizens

Today the Minnesota Senate, under Democrat leadership, approved a bill that will allow non-citizens the right to a driver's license with no protections for our elections or national security. Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) issued…

February 22, 2023

Senator Drazkowski statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to illegal aliens

Today Senate Democrats made their public safety priorities clear by passing bills that give convicted felons on probation the right to vote no matter their crime and allow illegal aliens the right to a driver's…

February 22, 2023

Senator Draheim statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to noncitizens

Early this morning, Senate Democrats passed the first two bills on their public safety agenda: Senate File 26 gives convicted felons on probation the right to vote earlier than they currently are able to, no…

Senator Julia Coleman: Driver’s Licenses for All bill lacks important safeguards

Senator Dahms: Senate votes to reinstate convicted felon voting rights

Senator Anderson: Democrats make their public safety priorities known

Nelson statement on Driver’s Licenses for All bill

An All-Access Pass to Breaking the Law

Sen. Rarick: The Devil is in the Details

Sen. Limmer leads charge to protect elections from felon voting

Senator Bahr: The Driver’s License for All facilitates further lawlessness

Senator Dornink: Driver’s Licenses for All bill lacks important safeguards

Democrats Expanding Rights for Those Who Break the Law

Senate Democrats pass bill giving all-access pass to undocumented immigrants

Democrats’ Top Public Safety Priorities disrespect the rule of law

Lieske: Focus on education fundamentals, not social justice

Draheim: The serious flaws with the driver’s licenses for noncitizens bill

Senator Lieske statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to noncitizens

Senator Koran statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to noncitizens

Senator Gruenhagen statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants

Senator Eichorn statement on passage of bill to provide driver’s licenses to noncitizens

Senator Drazkowski statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to illegal aliens

Senator Draheim statement on passage of bills to allow felon voting, provide driver’s licenses to noncitizens

Draz: 2024 elections mark a turning point for Minnesota

Jasinski: Proud to serve as Deputy Republican Leader again

Jasinski: Congratulations to the Wanamingo Fire Department!

Senator Jasinski Receives Legislator Award from Transportation Alliance

Jasinski named Deputy Senate Republican Leader once again

Senator Anderson: A time to reflect on our many blessings

Eichorn Celebrates State Grant Supporting Grand Rapids’ ElderCircle

Senator Rasmusson honored with 2024 Legislative Champion award by the Minnesota Association of Small Cities

Senator Rasmusson: Connecting all Minnesotans to quality mental health services