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September 30, 2025

Johnson response to Democrats shutting down special session meetings

A meeting with Governor Walz and legislative leaders broke down this morning after about ten minutes when Democrats abruptly ended the meeting and indicated they would no longer work with Republicans to find agreement for…

September 30, 2025

Statement from Sen. Nelson on U.S. Dept. of Education finding Minnesota in violation of Title IX

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), leading advocate in the effort to preserve girls' sports, issued the following statement in response to reports the U.S. Department of Education has found Minnesota violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes in…

September 29, 2025

Moving Forward in America

Moving Forward in America by Senator Steve Green By now I’m sure most saw what happened to Charlie Kirk a month ago. It was horrifying. It was hard to comprehend such a hateful action taking…

September 29, 2025

Senator Limmer returns from Israeli Legislative Study Tour

State Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) recently returned from a “Study Tour” to Israel. As one of 250 nation-wide state legislators invited to the “50 States, One Israel” conference, the trip mainly focused on the…

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…