Gruenhagen: In Support of Israel
Friends and neighbors – Last week, 70 members of the Minnesota House and Senate – all Republicans – released a joint letter in support of the Jewish people and Israel’s right to defend itself against…
Gruenhagen: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution?
Subject: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution? By: Senator Glenn Gruenhagen Friends and neighbors, The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has an incredible history. It is an organization for women who…
Democrats paid leave plan cost increasing by $630 million
ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement on the recent actuarial study for the state’s paid leave program. “The Democrats ‘un-paid’ leave plan is more expensive…
Senator Rasmusson: Minnesotans should stand with Israel
Friends and neighbors, I recently attended a community event at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, where thousands of Minnesotans–including Jewish community leaders and state officials–gathered in solidarity with the nation and people of Israel. It…
Koran update: Election season is here!
Friends and neighbors, Summer has come and gone, the school year is in full-swing, and the fall colors have fully set in all around us. That means the next season has already started and an…
Gruenhagen: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution?
Friends and neighbors, The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has an incredible history. It is an organization for women who are directly descended from somebody involved in this country’s battle for independence. DAR plays…
Senator Jordan Rasmusson honored in LEA’s 2023 Report on the Minnesota Legislature
Since 1972, the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota (LEA)–a non-partisan and non-profit organization–has informed Minnesota citizens of important legislation and the voting performance of each state legislator. Recently, LEA put out its 2023 Report on the Minnesota Legislature, which…
Senator Lucero appointed to Data Practices Commission
Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) was one of eight members appointed to the Legislative Commission on Data Practices and Personal Data Privacy, which met on October 26 for the first time in 2023. “As one…
Senator Mark Koran raises concerns about lack of transparency in 2023 election rulemaking
Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) this week submitted a letter to Secretary of State Steve Simon expressing concerns about a lack of transparency in the election rulemaking process currently underway. While the Secretary of State…
Draz: Addressing the ambulance provider crisis
Friends and neighbors, Many of you are aware of the concerning situation facing the Altura Ambulance Service. Unfortunately, what they are facing is not unique. Ambulance providers across our state, especially in small towns and…
Gruenhagen: MN has another big surplus. We must return it to taxpayers.
Friends and neighbors, Last week, the state’s budget office released a new report projecting a budget surplus of more than $2 billion for the upcoming budget cycle. It follows on the heels of Minnesota’s record…
Sen. Lucero, Rep. Novotny, & Rep. Hudson Co-Author Legislative Letter Supporting Israel
Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael), Rep. Paul Novotny (R-Elk River), and Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) were among 70 Republican co-signers in the Minnesota Senate and House of a legislative letter condemning the attacks on Israel…
GOP legislators stand with Israel
ST. PAUL – Today 70 Republicans in the House and Senate signed a letter condemning the attacks on Israel and supporting the right of Israel to self-defense. The letter reads in part, “We… express our…
Senator Jordan Rasmusson responds to budget forecast and projected $2.4 billion surplus
Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released the following statement on Minnesota Management and Budget forecasts showing the state may have a $2.4 billion surplus next session. Early indicators are showing that we are trending toward…
Johnson says budget surplus should go to permanent tax relief
ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement on Minnesota Management and Budget forecasts showing the state may have a $2.4 billion surplus next session. “Democrats just…
Drazkowski: Addressing the ambulance provider crisis
Friends and neighbors, Many of you are aware of the concerning situation facing the Altura Ambulance Service. Unfortunately, what they are facing is not unique. Ambulance providers across our state, especially in small towns and…
Eichorn: Why I voted against the proposed cannabis facility
Friends and neighbors – The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board recently voted 5-3 to approve state funding for a cannabis grow facility near Grand Rapids. I was one of the three who voted no. …
Limmer joins Markey family calling to reject plea deal for defendant in son’s murder
ST. PAUL – On behalf of the Markey family, Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) joined the Markey family in calling for Judge Michael Burns to reject a plea deal created by Hennepin County Mary Moriarty, involving…
Lieske congratulates Workforce Development Inc. on Youth Skills grant award
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded $600,000 in Youthbuild grants to four community organizations across the state, including Workforce Development Inc, which serves Faribault, Northfield, and the surrounding area. “This important…
Jasinski: Parents and local schools, not state bureaucrats, should drive education decisions
By: Senator John Jasinski Minnesotans have long taken immense pride in our public schools, and for good reason. But unfortunately, trends have changed and too many students have not been getting the high-quality education they…