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February 18, 2026

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…

February 18, 2026

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…

February 17, 2026

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…

February 17, 2026

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,…

February 16, 2026

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…

February 16, 2026

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…

February 16, 2026

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…

February 13, 2026

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…

February 13, 2026

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…

February 12, 2026

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…

February 11, 2026

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…

February 11, 2026

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…

February 11, 2026

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…

February 10, 2026

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…

February 10, 2026

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…

February 6, 2026

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…

February 6, 2026

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,…

February 5, 2026

Looking Ahead to the Start of Session

Looking Ahead to the Start of Session by Senator Jason Rarick A new year is here, and with that comes the start of a new legislative session. Folks may not know, but during even-numbered years,…

February 4, 2026

A Preview of the 2026 Legislative Session

A Preview of the 2026 Legislative Session by Senator Steve Green February has begun and that means the legislative session is here. This year, the focus will be a bonding bill. For those who may…

February 3, 2026

Looking Ahead to Another Legislative Session

Looking Ahead to Another Legislative Session by Senator Paul Utke As a new year begins, so approaches another legislative session. Some folks may not know, but in each biennium we have a budget year and…