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January 28, 2023

Drazkowski: Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors

State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) released the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ first abortion bill, House File 1, by the Senate at 3 a.m. Saturday: "Unfortunately, this is only the beginning. Democrats are…

January 28, 2023

Lieske: Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors

State Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) released the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ first abortion bill, House File 1, by the Senate at 3 a.m. Saturday: “Today is a dark day. While it may…

January 28, 2023

Draheim: Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors

State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) released the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ first abortion bill, House File 1, by the Senate at 3 a.m. Saturday: “The Democrats’ abortion agenda is much, much…

January 28, 2023

Senate Democrats Force Through Extreme Abortion Bill

Today, after over 12 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that protects “abortion” and “reproductive rights” with no safeguards or limitations. The bill is just over one page long…

January 28, 2023

Senate Democrats Force Through Divisive Abortion Bill

Today, after over 12 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that protects “abortion” and “reproductive rights” with no safeguards or limitations. The bill is just over one page long and goes…

January 28, 2023

Senate Democrats Force Through Extreme Abortion Bill

Today, after over 12 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that has no safeguards. The bill is just over one page long and goes far beyond the scope of…

January 27, 2023

Senator Dahms: Extreme carbon-free proposal is the wrong approach to Minnesota's energy future

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, Minnesota Senate Democrats’ 100% carbon-free mandate passed out of the Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee along party lines. The legislation forces Minnesota’s electric utilities to generate 100% of their…

January 27, 2023

Senator Weber: Democrats force controversial policies to the Senate floor

Friends and neighbors, Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act Senate Bill 1, known as the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act, serves as the top session priority of this Democrat majority. However, this is not a policy…

January 27, 2023

Eichorn legislative update: Extreme abortion bills, extreme budget proposal

Friends -- Extreme abortion bills in the Senate On Friday, January 27, Senate Democrats passed the first in a series of extreme abortion bills. It is called the PRO Act, or “Protect Reproductive Options.” They…

January 27, 2023

Gruenhagen legislative update: Watch these extreme abortion bills in the Senate

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Extreme abortion bills in the Senate I have written before about anti-life bills moving in the Senate. Today, Senate Democrats plan to pass the first in a series of extreme abortion bills. It…

January 27, 2023

Senator Dornink: Opposing the Democrats’ extreme abortion proposal

Friends and neighbors, As I get ready to send this week’s newsletter, we are preparing for a floor debate on SF 1/HF 1, the so-called PRO Act. If passed, this legislation would be the most extreme…

January 27, 2023

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…

January 26, 2023

Eichorn statement in response to Biden mining moratorium decision

President Joe Biden’s administration today announced its decision to ban mining in the BWCA watershed for the next twenty years. The decision would prevent Twin Metals from constructing its proposed mine in the area. Minnesota…

January 26, 2023

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…

January 26, 2023

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…

January 26, 2023

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…

January 25, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman to host open office hours on Friday, Feb. 10, in Waconia

Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) today announced she will host open office hours on Friday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the upper level of Mocha Monkey on Olive Street in Waconia. “This 2023…

January 25, 2023

Senator Coleman: We must prioritize the needs of Minnesota families

Friends and neighbors, The 2023 legislative session is underway, and there are a lot of pressing issues that need our utmost attention this year. Families continue to face skyrocketing inflation and rising energy costs, and…

January 25, 2023

Draheim bill to help small schools make ADA improvements clears first Senate committee

The Senate Education Finance Committee on Wednesday heard a bill by Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) that will help small school districts make accessibility upgrades for students and faculty with disabilities. “There are a lot…

January 25, 2023

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…