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January 5, 2026

Statement from Senator John Jasinski about Governor Walz's decision to not seek reelection

“What I keep hearing from people across our district is pretty simple: They want to trust their government again. They want the fraud and mismanagement to stop. They want things to feel fair and well…

January 5, 2026

Statement from Senator Steve Drazkowski on Governor Walz's decision to not seek reelection

"Tim Walz has been incredibly destructive to our state. Thankfully his harmful influence will soon come to an end." --Senator Steve Drazkowski

January 5, 2026

Statement from Senator Keri Heintzeman on Governor Walz's decision to not seek reelection

“Governor Walz’s decision not to seek reelection is good news for Minnesota. Last week, I said it was time for him to step aside because our state needs accountability, honesty, and leadership that puts people…

January 5, 2026

Kreun Statement on Walz's Announced Retirement

It was announced today that Governor Tim Walz would be retiring upon completion of his second term as Governor. Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) released the following statement in response to the news: "Governor Walz announced…

January 3, 2026

Sen. Heintzeman calls for Gov. Walz to resign over fraud, mismanagement, and deficit

Senator Keri Heintzeman (R- Nisswa) has joined Minnesota Republican legislators calling for Democratic Gov. Tim Walz to resign immediately, citing widespread fraud, mismanagement and declining education outcomes during his administration in an open letter sent…

December 30, 2025

Senator Dahms calls for investigation into CCAP fraud following viral video

On Friday, December 26, an independent journalist released a 42-minute video showing what appears to be fraudulent child care centers in Minneapolis. The video has been viewed more than 120 million times. It shows state-funded…

December 30, 2025

Sen. Dornink calls for confirmation vote on Commissioner Schnell after vote of no confidence by Sheriffs Association

At the Minnesota Sheriffs Association (MSA) Winter Conference, the state’s elected sheriffs announced a “Vote of No confidence” in the confirmation of Department of Corrections (DOC) Commissioner Paul Schnell. The release from MSA states, “The…

December 30, 2025

Senators Dahms and Weber: Minnesota’s fraud problem

Friends and neighbors: Every week, there is another headline about fraud in Minnesota. From the Feeding Our Future scandal to ongoing problems in child care and health care programs, taxpayers keep learning that millions meant…

December 29, 2025

Group of Republican legislators calls for Gov. Tim Walz to resign

A group of Minnesota House and Senate Republicans called on Gov. Tim Walz to resign today after First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said that half or more of the $18 billion paid through 14…

December 23, 2025

Sen. Dornink: Mayors warn state spending is burdening local governments

On Monday, Dec. 22, 98 Minnesota mayors released a letter raising concerns with Gov. Tim Walz and state lawmakers over fiscal mismanagement and costs passed from state policies onto local cities. The letter reads in part,…

December 23, 2025

Sen. Kreun calls for confirmation vote on Commissioner Schnell after vote of no confidence by Sheriffs Association

State Senator Michael Kreun (R- Blaine) called for the Senate to take up the confirmation of Commissioner Paul Schnell at the Department of Corrections after a “Vote of No confidence” was held at the Minnesota…

December 22, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson calls out Senate DFL for failing to hold Walz accountable for fraud

Following a lackluster media availability on progress from the Governor’s Office of Inspector General Coordinating Council, Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks) released the following statement: Recent federal indictments, convictions, and investigations have…

December 22, 2025

Sen. Lang responds to MN Mayors frustration with irresponsible fiscal decisions from state straining local budgets

Today 98 Minnesota mayors released a letter raising concerns over fiscal mismanagement and burdens passed from state policies onto local cities. The letter reads, in part, “There is a growing disconnect between state-level fiscal decisions and the strain…

December 19, 2025

Housley: “I welcome the continued federal investigation, which is taking the fraud situation far more seriously than the Walz Administration ever has”

The U.S. Attorney’s office recently announced new fraud charges that reveal the massive scope of fraud through Medicaid waiver billing happening in Minnesota. U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson noted that their ongoing investigation is showing “staggering, industrial-scale”…

December 19, 2025

Senator Dahms responds to federal report on Medicaid fraud in Minnesota

On Thursday, December 18, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced new fraud charges highlighting the massive scope of Medicaid waiver billing fraud in Minnesota. U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson said two men traveled from Philadelphia to Minnesota…

December 19, 2025

Heintzeman: $9 billion in fraud on Tim Walz’s watch

Friends and neighbors, On Thursday, federal prosecutors confirmed what many Minnesotans have feared for a long time. Minnesota’s fraud problem is far worse than previously known. The number now stands at a staggering $9 billion.…

December 18, 2025

Sen. Westrom: Time to end the Walz–DFL fraud pipeline

U.S. Attorney says it's possible "half or more" of $18 billion paid out through Medicaid waiver programs are fraudulent Today the U.S. Attorney’s office announced new fraud charges and revealed the massive scope of fraud…

December 18, 2025

Minnesota exploited by “fraud tourism” under Walz’s mounting failures

U.S. Attorney says “very possible” half of $18 billion paid out through Medicaid waiver programs are fraudulent Today the U.S. Attorney’s office announced new fraud charges and reveled the massive scope of fraud through Medicaid…

December 16, 2025

Draheim responds to Department of Labor’s targeted review of Minnesota’s UI program

Senator Rich Draheim (R–Madison Lake), ranking minority member of the Minnesota Senate’s Jobs and Economic Development Committee, today responded to the U.S. Department of Labor’s announcement that it will conduct a targeted review of Minnesota’s…

December 16, 2025

Mathews responds to Governor Walz’s executive orders on guns

Senator Andrew Mathews (R–Princeton) released the following statement in response to Governor Walz’s press conference today regarding his executive orders on guns: “These are do-nothing executive orders that are meaningless and trying to distract from…