Lieske: Rescuing Family Residential Service providers

Friends and neighbors, Minnesota has a resource that most people have never heard of called Family Residential Services, or FRS. I know it probably sounds like a mouthful of government jargon, but it is actually…

Senator Holmstrom Capitol Update May 8, 2026

Friends and neighbors, Earlier this week, Senate Democrats decided to pass an all-out attack on the Constitution in the form of a bill that bans Second Amendment rights. During the floor debate, I stood up and said that I would not comply…

Senator Draheim Capitol Update May 8, 2026

Friends and Neighbors, As the legislative session enters its final stretch, debates at the Capitol continue to highlight two very different visions for accountability and transparency in state government. This week, Minnesotans got another clear…
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The “Health” of Healthcare in Minnesota

The “Health” of Healthcare in Minnesota by Senator Paul Utke It’s no secret people across the state are feeling the pinch – from taxes at every corner, to insurance and medical care, costs keep climbing.…

Lang: Democrat gun grab bill targets law-abiding citizens

Minnesota Democrats on Monday passed a bill pairing extreme gun control policies with bipartisan safe school measures, putting their partisan agenda over protecting students. The bill has no path forward in the House, putting funding for…

Jasinski: A Metro Surge Bailout for the Twin Cities

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI As we enter the final weeks of session, I continue to be frustrated by the Senate’s lack of progress on the issues that are on the minds of Minnesotans. Whenever I’m…