Why Daylight Saving Time Needs to End
Friends and neighbors, Congratulations to all who ran for office. It is not easy to step out of your comfort zone. Thank you and please stay involved; our government does better when we take part…
Legislative Update from Senator Howe
Military Family Appreciation Month November is Military Family Appreciation Month—a time when America honors and recognizes those unique sacrifices and challenges family members make in support of their loved ones in uniform.Our Minnesota service members rely…
Republican legislators call for Minnesota State School Board Association to withdraw from national school board organization after ‘deceitful and defamatory’ letter to attorney general
A group of Republican legislators has called for the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) to withdraw its membership from the National School Board Association (NSBA), pending any serious reform and leadership change at the national…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! Wishing everyone a safe and successful hunting season! Make a plan for deer season. As you prepare, check out the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s online make a plan tool. All you need to…
Draheim statement on rent control measures passing in Minneapolis and St. Paul
ST. PAUL, MN – Today Senate Housing Committee Chair Rich Draheim (R - Madison Lake) released the following statement on two rent control measures passing in Minneapolis and St. Paul: "Yesterday's passage of rent control measures…
Miller Statement as Minneapolis Voters Reject Amendment to Defund Police
ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) released the following statement as results show Minneapolis voters have rejected a charter amendment to defund the police: “Defunding the police was never a good…
Senate Education Chair Chamberlain calls for review of policy school boards have used to demand citizens publicly reveal their addresses
State Senate Education Committee Chairman Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) today called on the Minnesota Department of Administration to provide a formal review of the statute that has been used by school boards to restrict participation…
Senator Dornink: Bonding Tour Stops
Friends & Neighbors, This week, I joined with the other members of the capital investment committee to tour bonding projects in Southwest Minnesota. A bonding project is typically a local infrastructure upgrade paid for by…
Senator Weber discharged from Sanford after a successful heart procedure
On Wednesday, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) was discharged from Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls after a successful open-heart procedure to replace his aortic valve. Senator Weber elected to have the procedure on Wednesday,…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! Thank you for the great meetings and events last week—it is always a joy connecting!I was honored to represent the Minnesota State Senate at the Minnesota State Patrol’s 63rd Training Academy Graduation.…
Senator Bruce Anderson investigates rising crime in Minnesota in Informational Hearing
Friends and neighbors, A growing concern for our state has been the large uptick in violent crime not only in metro area but spreading across geographical and socioeconomic barriers. On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary and…
Housley Concerned Walz Plan Will Strain Long-Term Care Staffing
Today the Senate Human Services Reform committee held an informational hearing to discuss a number of topics, including Governor Walz’s plan to staff new COVID-19 “decompression sites.” These sites will be treated as intermediary locations…
Democrat Members of Frontline Worker Group Vote Down Motion Advancing Worker Pay Proposal To Legislature
Today the Minnesota Legislature’s Frontline Worker Pay working group convened to discuss recommendations for the disbursement of $250 million in direct financial support to frontline workers, as assigned by the Legislature. After considerable debate, the Democrat…
Senator Housley named Co-Deputy Majority Leader of Senate Majority
Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) was appointed the Co-Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus by Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona). "Senator Housley has done an incredible job serving the district she represents…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! Hoping you all have been enjoying our beautiful Minnesota fall weather…soaking up the outdoors is wonderful. This week was National Farmers Day...let's thank and honor all the hardworking farmers for their contributions…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! Minnesota Colleges starting Meat Cutting Programs!Earlier this year, I authored an important bill for meat cutting grants that was included in our Agriculture budget. The language presented an exciting opportunity for growth…
Sen. Paul Gazelka responds to Gov. Walz’s latest round of demands for COVID mandates
On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz sent a letter to lawmakers outlining requirements for a special session, including new mandates to respond to the newest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes vaccination, testing, and masking…
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer Update from the Capitol
Friends and neighbors, During the “off-season” of the legislature, I am lucky enough to spend more time in the district with family, friends, and community members such as yourself. One thing I am always thrilled…
Jasinski: Republicans have a plan to provide bonus pay to frontline workers who kept us safe during Covid
Republicans have a plan to provide bonus pay to frontline workers who kept us safe during Covid By Senator John Jasinski Last week, Republicans in the Legislature proposed a plan to provide meaningful bonuses to…
Senator Rosen proposes bonus pay plan for workers who took the most risk during Covid-19 pandemic
The plan prioritizes healthcare workers and first responders who willingly entered COVID situations and kept people safe during the pandemic. Republican members of the Frontline Workers Bonus Pay Working Group have proposed their plan…