Senator Draheim's August Column
As we look back on the 2021 session, a highlight for me and our community is the agriculture budget. Farming is the economic engine of the state and the district, and this agriculture budget bill…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10! This weekend is the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Let us take a moment to remember those we lost, and honor the heroes that stepped up during our darkest time. Through it all,…
Nelson: Unemployment Insurance Tax Refunds Finally Set To Go Out
Senate Taxes Committee Chair Carla Nelson (R- Rochester) released the following statement responding to the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s announcement that unemployment insurance refunds will begin going out next week. “This long overdue announcement from…
Jasinski: Honoring Waseca Lance Corporal Caleb Erickson
Honoring Waseca Lance Corporal Caleb Erickson By: Senator John Jasinski Recently I had the honor of attending the sign raising to commemorate the new "Corporal Caleb L. Erickson Memorial Highway. This is the renamed section…
Senator Newman: Ramsey County Attorney’s decision to not prosecute felonies arising from traffic stops is “disgraceful”
Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) today issued the following statement about Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s announcement that he will not prosecute most felony crimes that are found during non-safety traffic stops. “John Choi’s decision to…
Senator Warren Limmer: The Public Should be Outraged
Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Chair Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) released the following statement responding to Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s announcement to not prosecute most felony crimes that are found during non-safety traffic stops. …
Jasinski: Senator Miler will make ‘exceptional’ majority leader
Assistant Senate Majority Leader John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement regarding the election of Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) as the new Senate majority leader. “I’ve had the honor of working closely with Senator…
Senate Republicans Elect Jeremy Miller as Caucus Leader
ST. PAUL, MN – Today Senate Republicans elected new leadership. Senator Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) was elected to the leader position after Senator Paul Gazelka announced he was stepping down last week. “It’s an honor and a…
Public should be outraged at Choi’s new policy
ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Chair Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) released the following statement responding to Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s announcement to not prosecute most felony crimes that are found during…
Statement from Minnesota Legislators on DC Squad Visit to Protest Line 3
ST. PAUL, MN – Today more than 60 Minnesota legislators released the following joint statement ahead of planned visits by U.S. Representatives Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Talib to Minnesota…
Statement from Minnesota Legislators on DC Squad Visit to Protest Line 3
ST. PAUL, MN – Today more than 60 Minnesota legislators released the following joint statement ahead of planned visits by U.S. Representatives Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Talib to Minnesota…
Gazelka Letter: Stepping Down as Caucus Leader
Members, Five years ago, under bittersweet conditions, I was honored to be elected leader of the Senate Republican Caucus. I have those same bittersweet feelings today as I announce my intention to step aside as…
Senate Republicans Respond to MCA Test Results Showing Large Drops in Math, Reading Proficiency
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) and Senate Education Committee Chair Roger Chamberlain (R- Lino Lakes) released the following statements responding to the low proficiency scores recorded in this year’s MCA test results. Less…
Senator Mark Koran Receives 2021 Housing Leadership Award
Housing First Minnesota has named State Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) as a recipient of their 2021 Housing Leadership Award, the organization announced. Housing First Minnesota, a leading advocate for homebuilders and remodelers, honored Sen. Koran…
Senator Mary Kiffmeyer: The Importance of Redistricting
Friends and neighbors, This year is an exciting one for Minnesota! Following the census which was completed last year, Minnesota is now in the process of redistricting (redrawing the boundaries of election districts), to ensure…
Legislative Update from Senator Ruud
Greetings District 10!It has been a nice Summer so far—the Aitkin & Crow Wing County Fairs were fantastic!Minnesota Drought & Burning Restrictions UpdateThis summer’s drought has brought drought conditions to a level not seen since…
Senator Duckworth Will Deploy to the Middle East
ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Zach Duckworth, who also serves as a Major in the Minnesota Army National Guard, is being deployed to the Middle East in support of military operations in the region. Duckworth has…
Minnesota is not California: Senator Dornink's Take on CA Car Emissions Standards
Friends and Neighbors, It was great seeing and speaking with many of you last week at the Freeborn County fair, and this week at the Mower County fair. I was able to attend and take…
Senator Nelson reminds homeowners and renters filing for a property tax refund of August 15 deadline
Senate Tax Committee Chairwoman Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today reminded Minnesotans that qualifying homeowners and renters have a deadline of August 15 to file their property tax refunds for 2019. Property tax refunds for 2020 can…
Veterans Restorative Justice Act focuses on social services rather than incarceration for Minnesota Veterans, signed into law
The Veterans Restorative Justice Act, which aims to divert at-risk veterans toward probation and social service programs instead of jail time when they commit certain less-severe crimes, was signed by the Governor on Tuesday. This…
