Drazkowski: Democrat mandates are crushing school budgets

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI  Once again, schools across Minnesota are proposing cuts or property tax increases to balance their budgets. It is not because we are short on cash, but because schools are drowning in…
Rarick

An Environment Policy Bill That Falls Short

A few weeks ago, Senate Democrats brought an Environment Policy bill to the floor that mainly focused on several technical changes but failed to address many issues affecting folks across the state. One big issue remains unaddressed in…

Senator Gary Dahms honors local Century Farms

Senator Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls) today congratulated Minnesota family farms, including the 10 Century Farms in Senate District 15, that have been recognized as Century Farms and Sesquicentennial Farms by the Minnesota State…
Kreun

Elections Policy bill fails to maintain transparency

Last week the Minnesota Senate passed a hyper-partisan Elections Policy Omnibus bill that adds costly burdens to local governments, reduces community representation in local elections, and fails to deliver integrity and transparency to Minnesota’s elections.   One concerning…

Sen. Johnson calls for Sen. Mitchell’s resignation

ST. PAUL – This morning the Becker County Attorney released the criminal complaint detailing probable cause in the arrest of Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D-Woodbury). Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement: “I…

Koran Update: Elections Policy Omnibus Bill & More

Friends and Neighbors, Last week was a big week on the Senate floor.  Not only did we cover an insurance bill for public employees and the Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act, we also voted on…

Support Zumbro regional wastewater project in bonding bill

By: State Senator Steve Drazkowski; State Senator John Jasinski; Representative Pam Altendorf; Representative Brian Daniels; Representative Steve Jacob   To the editor:  The Minnesota Legislature has an opportunity to make significant investments in water and…
Mark Johnson

Sen. Johnson’s statement on Sen. Mitchell’s arrest

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement on reports of Senator Nicole Mitchell’s (D-Woodbury) arrest in Detroit Lakes early this morning: “Knowing very few details at this…

Nelson: Protecting religious liberty in Minnesota

NOTE: This column was originally published in the Stewartville Star. By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON   The Minnesota legislature is grappling with a controversial issue that has faith communities concerned about their ability to operate according to…