Senator Dornink: The final countdown to the end of session
Friends and neighbors, As I am writing this article, it is April 15 — the last day to file your 2024 taxes unless you have requested an extension. It is a reminder of just how…
Senator Bruce Anderson: Celebrating the Resurrection
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Easter is a time of immense joy and powerful hope. On this sacred day, we celebrate the miraculous Resurrection of Jesus Christ. His triumph over the grave offers the gift of…
Putting Students First in Minnesota
Putting Students First in Minnesota by Senator Paul Utke There’s no way around it – our state is facing a $6 billion deficit and it’s something we have to contend with sooner rather than later.…
Senator Bruce Anderson: Putting Minnesota Students First
Friends and neighbors, On Monday, April 7, Senate Republicans unveiled our Students First plan. This legislative package refocuses our state’s K-12 education system on student achievement, safe classrooms, and informed parents. Additionally, our plan honors…
Cannabis updates, light rail mismanagement, and more legislative news
Friends and Neighbors, Last Friday marked the first and second legislative deadlines at the Capitol. This means all bills needed to be introduced in their respective chambers in order to be considered this year. This…
Improving rural cancer care, increasing child protections, and more legislative news
Friends and neighbors, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. It’s been an eventful session at the Minnesota Capitol, and I wanted to share a few important updates. This…
Senate Republicans file ethics complaint against Senate President Bobby Joe Champion
Today, Senate Republicans announced they filed a formal ethics complaint against Senate President Bobby Joe Champion (DFL – Minneapolis), citing serious concerns about conflicts of interest and violations of ethical conduct standards in his role…
Senator Westrom meets with Discovery Academy sixth-grade students during their tour of the State Capitol
On Wednesday, April 10, two groups of Discovery Academy sixth-grade students from Alexandria, Minnesota, visited the State Capitol in St. Paul, where they toured the building and learned about its history, art, and architecture. The…
Senator Westrom, Senate Republicans unveil “Students First” plan
On Monday, April 7, Senate Republicans introduced the “Students First” plan, a legislative package aimed at refocusing Minnesota’s K-12 education system on student success, safe classrooms, and informed parents. The package honors the Democrat majority’s…
Duckworth Bill Honors Fallen Public Safety Officers and Their Loved Ones
The Senate today passed legislation to ensure that public safety officers can receive support and recognition when a fellow officer is killed in the line of duty. House File 124 allows local units of government,…
Duckworth Bill to Increase Workplace Safety Passes Senate
The Minnesota Senate has passed the Brady Aune and Joe Anderson Safety Act, a bipartisan bill that establishes new safety requirements for aquatic plant removal companies that use scuba divers. The bill was introduced following…
Local Priorities Assisting Our Most Vulnerable
Local Priorities Assisting Our Most Vulnerable by Senator Karin Housley One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping people. Whether it’s advocating for those who don’t have a voice at the Capitol,…
Sen. Farnsworth participates in “Students First” press conference
The bills refocus schools on achievement, safety, and parental involvement Senate Republicans this week introduced the “Students First” plan, a legislative package aimed at returning the focus of Minnesota’s K-12 education system to student success,…
Senator Weber supports “Students First” plan to refocus on achievement, safety, and parental involvement
On Monday, April 7, Senate Republicans introduced the “Students First” plan, a legislative package aimed at refocusing Minnesota’s K-12 education system on student success, safe classrooms, and informed parents. The package honors the Democrat majority’s…
Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans unveil “Students First” plan
On Monday, April 7, Senate Republicans introduced the “Students First” plan, a legislative package aimed at refocusing Minnesota’s K-12 education system on student success, safe classrooms, and informed parents. The package honors the zero-dollar Senate…
Housley: “We need to provide meaningful relief to schools and put our students first”
This week Senate Republicans introduced the Students First plan, a legislative package aimed at returning the focus of Minnesota’s K-12 education system to student success, safe classrooms, and informed parents. The bills honor the $0…
Lang: Put Students First by focusing funding on classrooms, not mandates
Senate Republicans this week introduced the Students First plan, a legislative package focused on restoring Minnesota’s K-12 education system to its core priorities: student success, safe classrooms, and informed parents. The plan aligns with the…
Kreun introduces Students First plan – returns focus back to setting our kids up for success
Senate Republicans today introduced the Students First plan, a legislative package aimed at returning the focus of Minnesota’s K-12 education system to student success, safe classrooms, and informed parents. The bills align with the $0 Senate Budget…
Koran: OLA report confirms mismanagement of Southwest Light Rail
On April 7, the office of the Legislative Auditor issued a new performance audit of the Met Council’s management of Southwest Light Rail. The report found several instances where the Met Council and its civil…
Democrats’ Out-of-Touch Budget Targets
Democrats’ Out-of-Touch Budget Targets by Senator Steve Green The numbers don’t lie: Minnesota is rapidly heading towards a deficit. Just a few years ago, we had a $19 billion surplus. Democrats spent that away. Now…