Senator Dornink: Misplaced priorities at the Capitol

Friends and neighbors, It has been a busy week on the Senate floor, with lawmakers hearing six omnibus budget bills along with several single-issue proposals. Many of these measures have now passed the Senate and…
Pratt

Jobs and Labor bill prioritizes government, not Minnesotans

Democrats this week brought forward a Jobs and Labor budget and policy package that expands government, increases regulations and funnels millions to private organizations. As a result, Minnesotans are left with fewer opportunities and higher costs.  The Jobs…
Senator Gary Dahms

Senator Dahms votes for Senate Agriculture budget bill

On Wednesday, April 30, the Minnesota Senate passed the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development policy and appropriations package, Senate File 2458. The legislation includes some welcome updates and reforms while investing in key agricultural programs.…
Howe

Hometown Heroes adjustment bill passes with unanimous support

In the 2021 Legislative Session, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) authored the Hometown Heroes Act, which created the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program, the most comprehensive firefighter well-being initiative in the nation. The bill addressed the alarmingly high…

Lieske: Victory With Cottage Foods!

Hello Neighbors, I’m proud to share that after years of working alongside a dedicated local organization and passionate community advocates, our work has paid off: our cottage food reform initiative has officially been included in…

Sen. Lucero opposes vaccinations by coercion

Current state law permits the conscientiously held beliefs of the parent or guardian to exempt their minor child from immunization. The law has been in place since 1978. A pair of recently introduced bills, SF…