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Fraud and a New Commissioner Who Doesn’t Recognize It

As I’m sure many have seen, Governor Walz finally appointed Shireen Gandhi commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Until now, Gandhi had been serving as temporary commissioner for a full year. I’m sure…

Senator Jim Abeler 2026 Survey Issue

Dear Friend and Neighbor, I am honored to serve you in the Minnesota Senate. With the 2026 legislative session underway, I would like to share my focus for this year. Though it’s a new session,…

Capitol Update: Feb. 23, 2026

Friends and neighbors, On Tuesday, we kicked off the 2026 legislative session with a speech from Sen. Hoffman in the Senate and a remembrance for Representative Melissa Hortman in the House. All committee meetings were…

Sen. Holmstrom fights to protect life and Title IX

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee advanced SF 473, a bill that would place a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot. The bill would effectively enshrine unlimited abortion in the Minnesota Constitution and…

Miller: The 2026 legislative session has begun

Greetings from the Capitol, The 2026 legislative session officially kicked off on February 17, and it was a bittersweet day for me. After 16 years, this was my last first day of session as this…

Lang: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Friends and neighbors,  The first week of the legislative session is in the books.  We started on Tuesday with a tribute to the late Speaker Emerita Hortman. On Wednesday, committee hearings got underway. I’m serving…

Koran: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Dear Friends and Neighbors, The first week of the legislative session is officially in the books, and it was one filled with both reflection and action. On Tuesday, we paid tribute to Speaker Emerita Melissa…

Holmstrom: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Friends and neighbors,  The first week of the 2026 legislative session is in the books.   On the first day, we paid tribute to the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, and then on Day 2,…

Draheim: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Friends and Neighbors,  The first week of my last legislative session is in the books.   On Tuesday, we paid tribute to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, and on Thursday we remembered our colleague and friend, Senator…