Senator Gary Dahms

Senator Dahms, Senate Republicans unveil "Students First" plan

On Monday, April 7, Senate Republicans introduced the “Students First” plan, a legislative package aimed at refocusing Minnesota’s K-12 education system on student success, safe classrooms, and informed parents. The package honors the zero-dollar Senate…
Green

Democrats’ Out-of-Touch Budget Targets

Democrats’ Out-of-Touch Budget Targets by Senator Steve Green The numbers don’t lie: Minnesota is rapidly heading towards a deficit. Just a few years ago, we had a $19 billion surplus. Democrats spent that away. Now…
Wesenberg

Prioritizing Kids Over Agencies and Bureaucracies

Prioritizing Kids Over Agencies and Bureaucracies by Senator Nathan Wesenberg We’ve been hearing a lot about education issues this year. Schools have been struggling. Frankly, they’re drowning thanks to the 65+ mandates that Democrats handed…
Rarick

Proposed Nursing Home Cuts by the Numbers

Proposed Nursing Home Cuts by the Numbers by Senator Jason Rarick As April begins, legislative deadlines are approaching. The closer we get to those deadlines, the more we have to consider our budget priorities. As…
Housley

Sen. Housley statement on Senate DFL bonding target

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) released the following statement responding to the proposed $1.3 billion bonding target proposed by Senate Democrats:  “We are hoping to see a bonding bill that puts Minnesotans First with projects that…