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April 23, 2025

Senate unanimously passes Veterans policy and budget package following key amendment

The Senate today unanimously passed SF 1959, the majority’s comprehensive Veterans budget and policy package. With the adoption of a pivotal amendment to safeguard veterans’ access to benefits, the legislation earned bipartisan support. “The Veterans…

April 23, 2025

Pratt supports bipartisan Veterans bill that expands services and provides supports

Today with unanimous bipartisan support, the Senate passed a Veterans omnibus bill that includes a handful of beneficial policies for veterans, including the streamlining of eligibility checks for services, additional support for County Veteran Service…

April 23, 2025

Housley joins bipartisan effort to support Housing and Homelessness Prevention budget

Yesterday the Minnesota Senate approved the Senate’s Housing and Homelessness Prevention budget proposal. The package spends nearly $180 million over the next two years on various housing programs, in an effort to make housing more…

April 22, 2025

Senate approves Housing and Homelessness Prevention budget

Lucero: Housing bill lacks reforms targeting root causes of high cost of housing The Minnesota Senate today approved the Senate’s proposal for a Housing and Homelessness Prevention budget (Senate File 2298). The package spends nearly…

April 22, 2025

Senator Steve Drazkowski Files Conflict of Interest Complaint Against Senator Nicole Mitchell

Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) today announced that he has formally filed a complaint with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board (CFB) regarding a potential conflict of interest involving Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury). “Senator…

April 22, 2025

Jasinski: The sprint to the finish starts now

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI We’ve reached the final sprint of this legislative session, and a lot is on the line. In just a few weeks, lawmakers will wrap up work for the year. This is…

April 21, 2025

Republican legislators sound alarm on surge of illegal immigrants enrolling in free health care program while funding for vulnerable Minnesotans faces cuts

Watch the Press Conference See the chart showing the surge Today, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and Representative Isaac Schultz (R-Elmdale Township), along with Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) and Senator Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids),…

April 19, 2025

Gruenhagen: Democrat policies are driving people out of Minnesota

Friends and neighbors, Last budget cycle, Governor Walz and the Democrats raised state spending by a staggering 40%. And on top of spending the entire state surplus, they raised taxes another $9 to $10 billion.…

April 19, 2025

Gruenhagen: Republicans put Students First; Democrat policies cause school budget deficits

Friends and neighbors, Our schools are stretched thin, not because of a lack of funding, but because Democrats piled on more than 80 new mandates when they had total control of Minnesota government. Those mandates…

April 19, 2025

Nelson: Senate approves bipartisan bill protect commercial divers

The Minnesota Senate on April 10 overwhelmingly approved the Brady Aune and Joseph Anderson Safety Act (HF1355), a bipartisan bill to improve safety standards for commercial divers. "This important bill stemmed from a heartbreaking and…

April 19, 2025

Lieske: Senate approves bipartisan bill protect commercial divers

Lieske amendment adds life-saving equipment requirements The Minnesota Senate has overwhelmingly approved the Brady Aune and Joseph Anderson Safety Act (HF1355), a bipartisan bill to improve safety standards for commercial divers. Senator Bill Lieske (R–Lonsdale),…

April 19, 2025

Lieske: Senate Republicans put Students First

By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE Recently, my Senate Republican colleagues and I unveiled a simple proposal to improve education and give schools relief: let’s put students first. That’s not just a slogan. It is what Minnesota…

April 19, 2025

Lieske: We Don’t Have a Revenue Problem. We Have a Spending Problem.

By Senator Bill Lieske Minnesota is facing a $6 billion deficit. I’ve been sharply critical of the governor’s plan to deal with it. His proposal would slash funding for nursing homes and disability services, including…

April 19, 2025

Nelson: Putting Students First means getting back to what matters

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON As a former teacher and former chair of the Senate Education Committee, I’ve spent years working to make sure young learners succeed. This work has always been deeply personal to me.…

April 17, 2025

Putting Students First

Putting Students First by Senator Steve Green It might sound like a broken record, but we have to start putting students first in Minnesota. For the last two years, Democrats have failed at this. Every…

April 17, 2025

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…

April 14, 2025

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…

April 14, 2025

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.…

April 11, 2025

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…

April 11, 2025

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…