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…

Jasinski: update from the capital, 01/23/23

Welcome Happy New Year to all and welcome to the first few weeks of legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol. This session has been off to a fast start with the Democrats pushing some…

Jasinski: $100 million tax relief bill an early session victory

Friends and neighbors – This is probably the quickest start to a legislative session I can remember. Senate Democrats are rushing several significant pieces of legislation through the process – often without the vetting required…
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Combatting the Democrats’ Extreme Agenda

Earlier this month, the Minnesota Legislature convened for its 93rd Legislative session. Senators were sworn in to represent their districts, Senate rules were decided, and committees began convening. I am honored to have once again been…

Senators Hoffman and Abeler address caregiver crisis

In response to the crisis facing Minnesota’s long-term and disability care industry, Senator John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) and Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) have introduced the landmark Caregiver Stabilization Act (SF 7) to increase wages and strengthen…

Dornink: Democrats continue to fast-track controversial policies

Friends and neighbors, The first several weeks of session have been busy, with many pieces of legislation moving through committee and extensive debate being conducted on the Senate floor. And a significant, early session accomplishment…

Pushing the Social Agenda

As we continue into Session, Senate Democrats are continuing the trend of pushing tone deaf social agenda items. Their focus has been the legalization of all abortion with no limits or safeguards, a widely overreaching…