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…

Holmstrom, Senate Republicans roll out an action plan to stop the fraud

Today Senate Republicans rolled out several new bills as part of an action plan to stop the fraud that has plagued the state’s support programs. The bills give the legislature stricter oversight of taxpayer’s dollars and the administration of these programs, support the use…

Howe continues to work to stop the fraud

Today Senate Republicans rolled out several new bills to continue the fight against fraud that has plagued the state’s support programs. The bills aim to improve accountability within state government, support the use of technology…

Koran, Senate Republicans roll out an action plan to stop the fraud

Today Senate Republicans rolled out several new bills as part of an action plan to stop the fraud that has plagued the state’s support programs. The bills give the legislature stricter oversight of taxpayer’s dollars and the administration of these programs, support the use…

Senate Republicans roll out an action plan to stop the fraud

The bills respond to serious gaps revealed since the last session to improve oversight, technology, and accountability.   Today Senate Republicans rolled out several new bills as part of an action plan to stop the fraud that has plagued the state’s support programs. The bills give…

Senator Nelson kicks off the 2026 legislative session

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) returned to the Minnesota State Capitol on February 17 for the start of the 2026 legislative session, beginning what is expected to be a focused and closely watched year at…

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…

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,…