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June 22, 2025

Gruenhagen: Special session recap: new state budget great for bureaucracy, bad for Minnesota families

Friends and neighbors, The 2025 special session ended early in the morning on June 10. While there were a few victories, the overall result was incredibly disappointing. The new budget prioritized growing state government bureaucracy…

June 22, 2025

Draz: Overview of the new state budget

Friends and neighbors, Bad news for Minnesotans hoping to rein in unsustainable state spending: the new budget is $66 billion. While slightly lower than the $70 billion budget passed two years ago, it remains dramatically…

June 21, 2025

Heintzeman: Special Session recap: Shotgun-only zone repealed

Friends and neighbors, The Legislature wrapped up a one-day special session in the very early hours of the morning on June 10, passing a series of bills to finish our work on the state budget…

June 21, 2025

Lieske: We can, and must, disagree without violence

By Senator Bill Lieske By now, you are all aware of the tragedy that took place early on June 14, when Minnesota was rocked by unimaginable violence. A masked gunman, posing as a police officer, visited…

June 19, 2025

Community celebrates completion of Glendalough trail center and Sunset Lake Trail extension

On Saturday, June 14, Glendalough State Park hosted a community celebration to mark the grand opening of its new trail center and the completion of the Sunset Lake Trail extension. The event was hosted by…

June 18, 2025

Remembering Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

By Senator Julia Coleman Speaker Hortman was the kind of person who could command a room both when she spoke and when she listened. That balance, leading with strength while remaining fully present for others,…

June 18, 2025

Sen. Rasmusson authors bipartisan bonding bill that prioritizes roads, bridges, and clean water

On Tuesday, June 10, the Minnesota Senate approved a $700 million bonding package authored by Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls). The legislation prioritizes essential infrastructure investments while steering clear of controversial, partisan projects. It reflects…

June 18, 2025

Honoring Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

By Senator Mark Koran When I first met Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, what stood out to me immediately was her presence. Engaging, kind, and down-to-earth. Nearly a decade later, those same qualities remained just as…

June 17, 2025

Remembering Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

By Senator Rich Draheim Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman was the kind of servant leader who made the Minnesota Legislature a better place. She led with conviction and principle, but even in the most divisive moments…

June 17, 2025

Mathews speaks out on new data center laws and missed opportunities

Statement from Sen. Andrew Mathews on recent data center legislation in Minnesota: The sales tax exemption on electricity for data centers is being repealed through HF 9, the Tax Bill. I strongly oppose this change.…

June 16, 2025

Four legislative members of the Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security issue joint statement

Today, a bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators who serve on the Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security issued the following joint statement. The legislators include State Representatives Kelly Moller and Jim Nash, and State…

June 16, 2025

Sen. Miller statement regarding the attacks on Senator Hoffman, Speaker-Emerita Hortman, and their families

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) issued the following statement: Janel and I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has reached out after Saturday’s horrific attack here in Minnesota. We are especially grateful to…

June 15, 2025

Gruenhagen: Pray for the Hortman and Hoffman families

Friends and neighbors, By now you have heard the shocking news about House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman and their families. Words can hardly describe how we are feeling today. Needless to…

June 14, 2025

Heintzeman statement regarding attacks on two lawmakers this morning

Senator Keri Heintzeman (R-Nisswa) issued the following statement: “There is no place for violence in our state. What happened today was evil, and Josh and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. We're grateful…

June 14, 2025

Senator Nelson statement on the shootings of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman

SENATOR CARLA NELSON ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “Like so many of you, I’m heartbroken by the attacks on Senator Hoffman and Speaker Emerita Hortman early this morning. It is an unimaginable tragedy, and it is…

June 14, 2025

Senator Jasinski statement on attacks on Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman

SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “I am disturbed and saddened by the shootings of Speaker Emerita Hortman, Senator Hoffman, and their families this morning. In my years in the Senate, I have known…

June 14, 2025

Sen. Warren Limmer responds to attacks on legislators

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) released the following statement responding to the attacks of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Senator John Hoffman, and their spouses: “This morning we received the tragic news that Speaker Emerita Melissa…

June 14, 2025

Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson statement on attack on legislators

Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement responding to the attacks of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Senator John Hoffman, and their spouses: “My heart is broken over the events that…

June 12, 2025

Senator Dornink: Government wins, Minnesotans pay the price

Friends and neighbors, With the conclusion of the special session, Minnesotans now have a clearer picture of where our state is headed. After weeks of closed-door negotiations, the Legislature adjourned following a one-day session during…

June 12, 2025

Senator Dahms: Minnesota Legislature finalizes state budget in one-day special session

The Minnesota Senate returned to the Capitol on Monday, June 9, for a one-day special session to complete the state’s budget for the 2026–2027 biennium, said Senator Gary Dahms (R-Redwood Falls). Lawmakers passed 11 budget…