Draheim: Democrats aim to spend the surplus
Friends and neighbors – It has been a frenzied pace to begin the new legislative session and it makes me worried for our state. The new Democrat majorities in the House and Senate seem so…
Senator Dornink responds to the passage of the Democrats’ extreme abortion bill
On Saturday, Jan. 28, 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 seemingly short, less-than-a-page bill goes…
Senator Westrom responds to the passage of the Democrats' extreme abortion bill
On Saturday, Jan. 28, 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 seemingly short, less-than-a-page bill goes…
Senator Weber responds to the passage of the Democrats’ extreme abortion bill
On Saturday, Jan. 28, 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 seemingly short, less-than-a-page bill goes…
Eichorn: Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors
State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) released the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ first abortion bill, House File 1, by the Senate at 3 a.m. Saturday: “With their first abortion expansion bill, Democrats…
Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors
Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement on the passage of House File 1 from the Senate early Saturday morning: “Today we are not codifying Roe v. Wade or Doe v. Gomez, we…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…