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August 1, 2025

Walz Administration Shuts Down Fraud-Ridden Housing Program to Dodge Accountability

Today’s announcement by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) terminating the Housing Stabilization Services Medicaid benefit points to a deeper failure by the Walz administration. After reports of widespread fraud, DHS abruptly ended the…

August 1, 2025

Draheim honored with Housing Leadership Award, calls for free market solutions

Housing First Minesota recently recognized members of the Minnesota Legislature with the 2025 Housing Leadership Award. This award recognizes recipients’ outstanding efforts to advance housing affordability and expand opportunities for homeownership during the 2025 legislative…

August 1, 2025

Nelson: As foretold, we are witnessing the dangerous consequences of 2023 public safety bill

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON When the Legislature passed the 2023 public safety bill, I – along many of my colleagues -- stood on the Senate floor and warned what would happen. That bill reduced sentences…

July 31, 2025

Minnesota's Fraud Problem

Minnesota’s Fraud Problem by Senator Steve Green Anyone watching the news can see that Minnesota is a hotbed for fraud. For every family and taxpayer, it’s frustrating. Of course, the most renowned instance of fraud…

July 30, 2025

Senator Weber: Congratulations to local 2025 Farm Families of the Year recipients!

Friends and neighbors, Since 1979, the University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program has honored farm families from each county for their meaningful contributions to the agricultural industry and their communities. The University of Minnesota…

July 30, 2025

Sen. Rasmusson secures $55 million to expand mental health treatment capacity

To improve access to mental health care, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) led a bipartisan effort this session in partnership with county officials and law enforcement groups. Together, they passed legislation investing $55 million to…

July 29, 2025

Sen. Rasmusson condemns the early release of convicted axe murder David Brom

Today, July 29, David Brom will be released from the Lino Lakes prison. In 1988, at the age of 16, Brom murdered his parents and two younger siblings with an ax in their Rochester home.…

July 28, 2025

Statement from Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson

Today Senators and Senate staff were informed of a security breach that occurred overnight from Friday into Saturday morning. Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks) released the following statement: “I’m disappointed to learn…

July 24, 2025

Protecting Minnesota’s safety net means cracking down on fraud

By Senator Rich Draheim (R–Madison Lake) Fraud in state programs isn’t a victimless crime. It affects every Minnesotan who pays taxes and everyone who depends on these programs. When money meant for seniors, people with…

July 24, 2025

Heintzeman: Emerald Ash Borer discovered in Itasca County

Friends and neighbors, The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced that Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been found for the first time in Itasca County. The infestation was discovered by a homeowner on Lake Pokegama, south…

July 23, 2025

Lieske: A straightforward look at this year’s agriculture bill

Friends and neighbors, In the coming weeks and months I will use this space to summarize what was included in the budget bills we passed this year. First up, Agriculture. Before we get into the…

July 23, 2025

Gruenhagen: OBBB strengthens safety nets and delivers tax relief

Friends and neighbors, You have probably read or heard a fair amount of fearmongering about the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) that Congress recently passed. As your state senator, I didn’t have a vote on…

July 23, 2025

Sen. Andrew Lang Statement on Guilty Verdict in Sen. Nicole Mitchell Trial

Senator Andrew Lang (R–Olivia) released the following statement in response to the guilty verdict in the felony burglary trial of Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D‑Woodbury): “The guilty verdict in the Nicole Mitchell trial confirms what Republicans…

July 23, 2025

Sen. Lang mourns the passing of Sen. Bruce Anderson

Senator Andrew Lang (R–Olivia) released the following statement: “I’m deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of our colleague, and my friend, Senator Bruce Anderson. Bruce was as solid as they come. He was genuinely kind…

July 23, 2025

Heintzeman: Rest in Peace, Senator Anderson

Friends and neighbors, On Monday we lost another wonderful colleague in the Minnesota Senate. Bruce Anderson, who represented Buffalo and much of Wright County, passed away unexpectedly. He was 75. I have known Bruce for…

July 23, 2025

Statement from Senator John Jasinski on the passing of Senator Bruce Anderson

Statement from Senator John Jasinski on the passing of Senator Bruce Anderson "I am terribly saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo). He was a stalwart of the Senate and…

July 23, 2025

Statement from Senator Carla Nelson on the passing of Senator Bruce Anderson

Statement from Senator Carla Nelson on the passing of Senator Bruce Anderson "I am simply devastated to hear of the passing of Senator Bruce Anderson. I served with him in both the House and Senate…

July 23, 2025

Sen. Lucero responds to massive fraud scheme uncovered in Minnesota Housing Stability Program

Federal agents have uncovered a widespread scheme to defraud Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) program, with search warrants executed across the Twin Cities this week. The Medicaid-funded program, designed to help seniors and people with…

July 22, 2025

Sen. Mathews remembers colleague Sen. Bruce Anderson

Senator Andrew Mathews (R–Princeton) released the following statement: “I’m praying for Senator Anderson’s wife and the entire Anderson family. My heartfelt condolences go out to them. Bruce was a man deeply dedicated to his faith…

July 22, 2025

Sen. Koran remembers Sen. Bruce Anderson

Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) released the following statement: “Bruce wasn’t just a great Senator, he was a truly great person. He cared deeply about his family and lived out his faith in everything he…