Lieske: The legislature is back in session!
Friends, The 2026 legislative session began today, February 17. Before anything else, I want you to know that I don’t see this role as just me coming up to the capitol and voting however I…
Gruenhagen: 2026 Legislative Session kicks off
Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session began February 17. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue representing you in the Minnesota Senate. A small change to the committees I serve on: This year I’ll…
Heintzeman: We’re Back. And We’re Not Backing Down.
Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session begins today, February 17. As I prepare to head back to St. Paul, I am thinking about exactly what we are walking into and more importantly what we…
Sen. Lucero marks start of 2026 session
State Senator Eric Lucero (R–St. Michael) returned to the Minnesota State Capitol on February 17 for the start of the 2026 legislative session, prepared to confront the ongoing consequences of Democrat single-party control in 2023…
Capitol Update: Session Start 2026
Friends and neighbors, A new legislative session is underway, with 100 Republicans and 101 Democratic–Farmer–Laborers gaveling in as the most divided legislature in the republic. I'll update you weekly throughout the session as I seek…
Draheim: State Capitol gets new security, why can’t schools get the same priority?
By Senator Rich Draheim February 15 marked National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. As a fairly new recognition, started in 2022, many people don’t even know it exists. You might not be fully aware of…
Jasinski: What I’ll be working on this session
Friends and neighbors, It feels great to be back in St. Paul for the new legislative session. As always, I return to the Capitol focused on the good folks I represent in Goodhue, Rice, Steele,…
Jasinski: New Security Procedures at the Capitol and Minnesota Senate Building
Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session starts next week, on Tuesday, Feb. 17. In advance of the session, I wanted to make you aware of some important security changes as you plan your Day…
Nelson: Minnesota must protect girls’ sports
By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON The 2026 legislative session is just around the corner, so it seems like an opportune time for us all to get back up to speed on what is happening in Minnesota…
Gruenhagen: NY Jury awards detransitioner $2 million in medical malpractice case.
Friends and neighbors, I recently recorded a short video about two major developments involving transgender medical procedures for minors. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch it. First, a jury in New York…
Rarick to serve on Education Finance, Energy, and Labor Committees
Updated committee rosters were announced this week for the Minnesota Senate. In addition to continuing his service as Republican lead for the Education Finance Committee and a member of the Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate…
Sen. Mathews added to Senate State and Local Government Committee, keeps Energy and Elections assignments
Minnesota Senate leadership this week announced committee assignments for the 2026 legislative session. Senator Andrew Mathews (R–Princeton) was added to the State and Local Government Committee, while retaining his assignments to the Elections Committee and…
Senate Republicans vow to hold Democrats accountable for heartbreaking consequences of fraud
Yesterday, Governor Walz once again put more state resources and efforts into covering up their failures with a website purely to obfuscate the heartbreaking realties of fraud. At the same time, new reporting exposed how…
Sen. Holmstrom to serve on Judiciary, Agriculture, and Education Finance committees
Minnesota Senate leadership this week announced committee assignments ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Senator Michael Holmstrom (R–Buffalo) will serve on the Judiciary and Public Safety, Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development, and Education Finance…
Lieske: Priorities for the upcoming legislative session
Friends and neighbors, The new legislative session is just about here, so I wanted to take a few minutes to walk through what I’m focused on this year. These priorities are coming from the conversations…
Sen. Heintzeman receives committee assignments ahead of 2026 legislative session
Minnesota State Senator Keri Heintzeman (R-Nisswa) has been appointed to serve on the Senate Higher Education Committee and the Commerce Committee, as lawmakers prepare for the start of the 2026 legislative session. The assignments place…
First HF 3 OLA report underscores accountability and oversight of state agencies
During the 2025 legislative session, Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and Rep. Jim Nash (R-Waconia) championed an initiative to strengthen oversight of state agencies and safeguard taxpayer dollars. House File 3 helps to ensure that state…
Sen. Koran to testify in Washington, D.C. on Minnesota’s ongoing fraud crisis
Today, Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) will testify in the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs’ Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census. The hearing, titled Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State…
Gruenhagen: New details about immigration enforcement in Minnesota
Friends and neighbors, There have been three important developments on federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota recently that you should be aware of: First, President Trump dispatched Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to be the…
Sen. Dornink: Priorities for the session ahead
Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session will kick off on February 17. Minnesota operates on a two-year budget cycle, meaning the legislature passes a balanced state budget during odd-numbered years. The following even-numbered year,…