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September 26, 2025

Rasmusson: ‘Operation Swiss Watch’ is broken; fraud and dysfunction at DHS accelerated

Today the Minnesota Star Tribune reported Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) notified lawmakers that another 17 providers were suspended due to credible allegations of fraud, this time under the Integrated Communities Supports program, which…

September 26, 2025

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…

September 25, 2025

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.…

September 19, 2025

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…

September 18, 2025

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…

September 18, 2025

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…

September 17, 2025

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,…

September 15, 2025

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…

September 11, 2025

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…

September 9, 2025

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…

September 8, 2025

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…

September 8, 2025

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…

September 8, 2025

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…

September 6, 2025

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…

September 5, 2025

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…

September 5, 2025

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…

September 5, 2025

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…

September 4, 2025

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…

September 4, 2025

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…

September 2, 2025

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…