Gun Control Discussions at the Capitol
Gun Control Discussions at the Capitol by Senator Jason Rarick This summer has been marred with multiple tragedies – many of which have led to renewed calls at the Capitol for gun control. First, there…
Bipartisan legislation expands respite care options for children with disabilities
Families across Minnesota caring for children with disabilities will soon have access to expanded support services. During the 2025 legislative session, Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) authored bipartisan legislation to restore vital out-of-home respite services.…
Gruenhagen: Focus on the root causes of violence, and on solutions that work
Friends and neighbors, The recent tragedy at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis weighs heavily on all of us. Two children were killed, nearly two dozen were wounded, and families and communities have been left grieving. I…
Limmer responds to Moriarty policy limiting felony charges from traffic stops
Today Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarity announced a radical policy to ignore felony charges that are the result of a traffic stop from a lower offense. Senator Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) released the following…
Johnson calls for stronger action after latest federal fraud charges
Today, acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson announced that eight individuals are facing federal charges for their involvement in alleged fraud through the state’s Housing Stability Services program. The announcement comes just one day after Governor…
Kreun responds to Governor’s announcement of an OIG coordinated council
It was announced today that Governor Walz will be signing an executive order to create an Office of Inspector General (OIG) Coordinated Council. The Council, which will meet monthly and be housed in the executive branch,…
Lang calls for putting students and teachers first after MCA scores show half of students failing to meet math and reading standards
The Minnesota Department of Education recently released the year’s updated MCA test scores. For the third year in a row, scores are nearly flat and show only 45.2% of students are meeting grade level standards in math…
Sen. Nelson appointed lead Republican on subcommittee on federal impact
Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) today was appointed as the lead Republican on a new Senate subcommittee purported to examine the potential impact on Minnesota of decisions made at the federal level. Senator Nelson…
Senator Draheim statement on recent clinic closures
Minnesota State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) today issued the following statement about the announcement that Mayo will close six facilities in southern Minnesota. “This has become a disturbing pattern. Nearly every year that I…
Gruenhagen: Stagnating MCA scores show it’s time to focus on fundamentals
Friends and neighbors, The Minnesota Department of Education has released the latest student MCA scores, and the results are troubling. Only 45% of students are meeting grade-level standards in math and less than half are…
Drazkowski: Court rules Democrats violated Constitution
By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI On August 18, a Minnesota district court handed down a ruling that will come as no surprise to anyone who watched how Democrats acted during the 2024 legislative session. Judge Leonardo…
Lucero: Do You Want a Special Session?
Friends and neighbors, Our hearts are broken by the recent shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. Two innocent children were taken from us and many more were wounded. Our Creator instructs us in troubled times “not…
Jasinski: Stagnating MCA scores show we must refocus on fundamentals
By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI The latest report on MCA scores from the Minnesota Department of Education has been released and the results are concerning. According to the new results, only 45.2 percent of students are…
What's Senator Abeler been up to?
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Every day, I am reminded of how blessed I am to represent the amazing people of Senate District 35. In these challenging times, making a positive difference in the lives of…
Heintzeman: Two rulings confirm Democrats put power first
Friends and neighbors, In recent weeks, Minnesotans have seen two court decisions that struck down major laws Democrats passed when they held total control of state government. These rulings show what happens when leaders care…
Sen. Coleman: Reckless behavior must be met with serious and unwavering consequences
She renewed her call to pass her bill increasing penalties for putting lives in danger while fleeing police. Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) renewed her call to pass harsher penalties for those who flee police in…
Koran responds to report that more than 40% of Minnesota’s in-home child care providers shut down in the last 10 years
Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) today responded to new data from the Department of Human Services showing that from 2014 to 2024, the number of licensed in-home child care programs in Minnesota dropped from 10,000…
Wesenberg calls for repeal of Minnesota’s “radical” therapy ban
During the 2023 legislative session Democrats passed controversial legislation which made it illegal for mental health professionals to warn individuals of the mental and physical harms that could result from a sex change. There has…
Koran calls for education funding to be focused on the classroom
Last week, the Minnesota Department of Education released the year’s updated MCA test scores. For the third year in a row, scores are nearly flat and show only 45.2% of students are meeting grade level standards in…
Passed by the legislature, struck down in court
By Senator Rich Draheim Nine years in the Minnesota Senate teaches you plenty. You see good ideas rise, bad ones fall, and a whole lot in between. But lately, the thing that keeps jumping out…