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…
Gruenhagen: The Green New Scam is hurting Minnesota families
Friends and neighbors, I have spoken out often against the Green New Deal and how destructive it is. I call it the Green New Scam, because that's exactly what it is. Back in 2023, Democrats…
Heintzeman: Thank you Congressman Stauber for standing up for northern Minnesota
Note: this column was originally published in the Mesabi Tribune's MINE Magazine. BY: SENATOR KERI HEINTZEMAN You’re reading an issue of MINE, so you already know how important mining is to northern Minnesota. It has…
Koran: Tackling fraud together is a group project we can all get behind
Senator Mark Koran, District 28 When I was growing up, I loved group projects in school. There was something satisfying about bringing people together around a shared goal, everyone pulling in the same direction. Sure,…
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…
Holmstrom announces $37.5 million in bonding priorities for District 29
Senator Michael Holmstrom (R–Buffalo) has released his bonding priorities for the 2026 legislative session, a bonding year at the Minnesota Legislature. The package totals $37.5 million in requested funds for critical infrastructure and education projects…
Westrom, Senate Republicans propose tax relief to put Minnesotans first
On Monday, March 2, Senate Republicans unveiled several bills to provide tax relief that put Minnesotans first. The bills would provide immediate relief for workers, homeowners, and motorists across the state. “Under Governor Walz and Democrats,…
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…
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…
Democrat “Climate Superfund” will raise energy prices for all Minnesotans
Minnesota Democrats today introduced Senate File 4126, a bill that would impose a punitive fee on oil, gas, and coal businesses, with proceeds directed into a “greenhouse gas pollution account” for climate change adaptation projects. “Minnesotans…
Nelson presents bill to improve affordable housing opportunities in Minnesota
Watch the bill presentation here A bill authored by Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) to strengthen the State Housing Tax Credit cleared a Senate committee Tuesday. The State Housing Tax Credit allows people and businesses in…
Koran introduces legislative package to strengthen Minnesota election integrity and restore voter trust
Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) this week introduced a legislative package of 11 bills aimed at strengthening election integrity in Minnesota. The bills focus on improving voter verification, enhancing the statewide registration system, and increasing…
Sen. Dornink: Transparency and accountability lead to affordability
Friends and neighbors, Minnesotans are careful with their budgets. They set priorities, plan for the future, and live within their means. Unfortunately, Minnesota state government is failing to show the same responsibility. Twice a year,…
Heintzeman: America needs the SAVE Act
Friends and neighbors, Recently, virtually every Republican in the Minnesota House and Senate signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging the U.S. Senate to take immediate action on the SAVE Act. I…
Pratt responds to February budget forecast
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the February Forecast last week, showing a projected balance of $3.7 billion for 2026-2027, $1.3 billion higher than estimates from November. However, spending continues to outpace taxes by $3.3…
Time to Tackle the Fraud
Nearly every time I talk to someone in my district, the first thing they bring up is fraud. They are completely dumbstruck knowing the federal government and US Attorneys say Minnesota has $9 billion in fraud,…
Draheim bill targets TV drug ads to help lower prescription costs for Minnesotans
Senator Rich Draheim (R–Madison Lake) today presented Senate File 3650, a bill aimed at reducing the soaring cost of healthcare by prohibiting prescription drug manufacturers from using televised advertisements to promote the direct sale of their…