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…

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…

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),…

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…
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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…

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…
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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…