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February 24, 2026

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…

February 23, 2026

Utke statement on appointment of Shireen Gandhi as Human Services Commissioner

It was announced today that Governor Walz permanently appointed Shireen Gandhi as commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Until today, Gandhi had been serving as “temporary” commissioner since February 2025. It was under Gandhi’s leadership…

February 23, 2026

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…

February 23, 2026

Howe continues effort to update window tinting laws, improving accessibility for those with permanent prescriptions

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) last year authored a bill updating statute to exempt individuals with permanent window tint prescriptions from the burdensome requirement of renewing them every two years. The bill passed the Senate with…

February 23, 2026

Kreun statement on appointment of Shireen Gandhi as Human Services Commissioner

It was announced today that Governor Walz permanently appointed Shireen Gandhi as Human Service Commissioner. Until today, Gandhi had been serving as “temporary” commissioner since February 2025. “It is troubling it took a full…

February 23, 2026

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…

February 23, 2026

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…

February 23, 2026

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,…

February 23, 2026

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…

February 23, 2026

Rasmusson, Senate Republicans roll out action plan to stop the fraud

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), Republican lead of the Senate Human Services Committee, joined Senate Republicans to roll out a legislative action plan to stop fraud in Minnesota’s public support services and restore accountability in…

February 20, 2026

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans roll out an action plan to stop fraud

On Thursday, Senate Republicans rolled out a legislative action plan to stop fraud in Minnesota’s public support services and restore accountability in state government. The plan focuses on three key objectives: stricter legislative oversight, smarter…

February 20, 2026

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

Senate Republicans today rolled out a legislative action plan to stop fraud in Minnesota’s public support services and restore accountability in state government. The plan focuses on three key objectives: stricter legislative oversight, smarter use…

February 19, 2026

Sen. Nelson leads Senate tribute to Kasson resident Helen Marjorie Spaid Leqve, who turned 104 in December

Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) today led the Minnesota Senate in honoring Helen Marjorie Spaid Leqve of Kasson with an official Senate Resolution. Ms. Leqve turned 104 on Christmas Day of 2025. Ms. Leqve, who was…

February 19, 2026

Jasinski bill leads to new MnDOT policy that will create significant savings for cities and counties

The Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday heard MnDOT’s presentation on a major update to the state’s cost participation policy, which will significantly reduce the financial burden on cities and counties across Minnesota. The update is…

February 19, 2026

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…

February 19, 2026

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…

February 19, 2026

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

February 19, 2026

Housley, Senate Republicans present plan to fight fraud in Minnesota

February 19, 2026

Pratt joins Republicans in rollout of key bills aimed at improving transparency, demanding accountability, fighting fraud

February 19, 2026

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…

Sen. Holmstrom fights to protect life and Title IX

Utke statement on appointment of Shireen Gandhi as Human Services Commissioner

Miller: The 2026 legislative session has begun

Howe continues effort to update window tinting laws, improving accessibility for those with permanent prescriptions

Kreun statement on appointment of Shireen Gandhi as Human Services Commissioner

Lang: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Koran: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Holmstrom: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Draheim: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Rasmusson, Senate Republicans roll out action plan to stop the fraud

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans roll out an action plan to stop fraud

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

Sen. Nelson leads Senate tribute to Kasson resident Helen Marjorie Spaid Leqve, who turned 104 in December

Jasinski bill leads to new MnDOT policy that will create significant savings for cities and counties

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

Howe continues to work to stop the fraud

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

Housley, Senate Republicans present plan to fight fraud in Minnesota

Pratt joins Republicans in rollout of key bills aimed at improving transparency, demanding accountability, fighting fraud

Senate Republicans roll out an action plan to stop the fraud

Iron Range Republican Senators respond to U.S. Senate vote overturning mining ban in Northern Minnesota

Senator Heintzeman statement on U.S. Senate vote to overturn Biden northern Minnesota mining ban

Sen. Dornink: Life in Minnesota is taxing

Howe, Senate Republicans discuss burdensome taxes crippling families: “Living in Minnesota is Taxing”

Living in Minnesota Is Taxing: Sen. Johnson leads Tax Day press conference to highlight DFL tax hikes and unaffordable spending

“Living in Minnesota is Taxing” - Housley joins Senate Republicans in discussing tax increases that have made life unaffordable

Jasinski: STORM RELIEF RESOURCES

Living in Minnesota Is Taxing: DFL tax hikes squeeze families with no relief in sight on Tax Day

Lang Update April 13, 2026

Holmstrom Update April 10, 2026