Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Bruce Anderson’s News from the Capitol – Jan. 27, 2023

Friends and neighbors, It’s been a hectic week at the Capitol, with significant pieces of legislation moving through committees. And a noteworthy proposal, the Democrats’ carbon-free mandate, passed out of the Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment…
Wesenberg

Wesenberg responds to Gov. Walz’s Budget Proposal

This week Governor Walz released his budget proposal. The proposal increases the budget by over 25% and includes a number of permanent tax increases, the creation of new government agencies, and the financing of divisive…
Housley

Housley responds to Gov. Walz’s Budget Proposal

This week Governor Walz released his budget proposal. The proposal increases the budget by over 25% and includes a number of permanent tax increases, the creation of new government agencies, and the financing of divisive…
Pratt

Pratt responds to Gov. Walz’s Budget Proposal

This week Governor Walz released his budget proposal. The proposal increases the budget by over 25% and includes a number of permanent tax increases, the creation of new government agencies, and the financing of divisive…

Senator Gruenhagen responds to Gov. Walz budget proposal

Senator Glenn Gruenhagen (R-Glencoe) issued the following response to Gov. Tim Walz budget proposal: “The governor's proposed budget is absurd. Despite a record surplus, he still suggests multiple punishing tax hikes and he increases spending…

Senator Mathews: The fight for life moves to the Senate

The Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act, Senate File 1, is a seemingly short, less-than-a-page bill, but its vague language would have detrimental impacts and open up Minnesota to serious, unintended consequences. This sweeping legislation looks to establish a…

Senator Lieske responds to Gov. Walz budget proposal

Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) today issued the following response to Gov. Tim Walz’s budget proposal: “A budget proposal that raises taxes when we have a $17.6 billion surplus is not going to get very far…

Senator Jasinski responds to Gov. Walz budget proposal

Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following response to Gov. Tim Walz budget proposal: “I am extremely disappointed with the governor's budget proposal. Given the current surplus of $17.6 billion, there is simply no…

Senator Bill Weber: 2023 legislative session kicks off

Friends and neighbors,  The 2023 legislative session is underway, and I recently took the oath of office and began my fourth term in the Minnesota State Senate. It is a great privilege to represent southwestern…

Lucero: The love of many will grow cold

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last week was the conclusion of week three of the legislative session and it sure was a full week! Sen. Lucero attending the March For Life rally Sunday at the MN…

Koran legislative update: This bill could spike your energy costs

First, a poll: When do you believe a felons voting rights should be restored?   While incarcerated  Release from prison and on probation  After 3-5 years on probation  Sentence completion, including prison, parole, and probation Making Sure Our Elections…