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March 27, 2025

Jasinski: Walz budget includes major local nursing home cuts

BY: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Governor Walz’s new budget proposal takes Minnesota in the wrong direction. His plan includes devastating cuts to nursing homes and long-term care facilities, a choice that will hurt vulnerable Minnesotans the…

March 27, 2025

Gruenhagen: Gov. Walz proposed big cuts to local nursing homes

Friends and neighbors, Governor Walz’s budget proposal for 2025 includes deep cuts to nursing homes and long-term care facilities, putting some of our most vulnerable residents at risk. If his budget were enacted, these cuts…

March 27, 2025

Drazkowski: Walz budget proposal: it is a tax hike, not a tax cut

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI The governor’s 2025 tax proposal came before the Senate Taxes Committee on March 25, and I want to be clear about one thing: despite what the governor is saying, this is…

March 27, 2025

Governor Walz proposes over $21 million in cuts to Senate District 21 nursing homes

At the beginning of March, the Minnesota Legislature learned that the state is projected to face a nearly $6 billion budget deficit for the 2028–2029 biennium. In response, Governor Tim Walz proposed a budget that…

March 27, 2025

Senator Westrom: Cut waste and fraud, put Minnesota taxpayers first

Friends and Neighbors, With a looming $6 billion deficit, we need to get Minnesota’s finances in shape. Based on the recent budgets proposed by Governor Walz and Democrats, they believe the solution is to increase taxes and cut essential…

March 27, 2025

Howe bill increases surcharge for EVs – ensures every driver pays their fair share towards roads

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) has authored legislation that would increase the surcharge fee on all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including motorcycles. If enacted, this bill would increase the surcharge for electric vehicles from $75 to…

March 26, 2025

Senator Julia Coleman introduces legislation to remove harmful toxins from menstrual products

Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) has introduced Senate File 376, a bill aimed at protecting Minnesotans' health by eliminating dangerous toxins—such as arsenic and lead—from menstrual products sold in the state. The legislation would also require…

March 26, 2025

Senator Farnsworth named Chair of IRRR Advisory Board

Senator Robert Farnsworth (R-Hibbing) has been named Chair of the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) Advisory Board, a key position overseeing economic development and investment in northeastern Minnesota. “I’m honored to serve as Chair…

March 25, 2025

Sen. Rasmusson recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Ambulance Association

During the Minnesota Ambulance Association (MAA) Stars of Life Event on March 18, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was recognized as a 2025 Legislator of the Year. This award is presented to members who are…

March 24, 2025

Senate Republicans propose over $600 million in wasteful spending cuts to restore fiscal responsibility to state budget

Senate Republicans have unveiled a plan to cut at least $600 million in wasteful or unnecessary spending identified in the state budget. Republican leaders emphasized that these funds could be better used to support essential…

March 24, 2025

Senate Republicans propose $600 million in budget cuts to eliminate government waste

March 24, 2025

Cutting the Waste and Reassessing Priorities

Cutting the Waste and Reassessing Priorities by Senator Paul Utke It’s no secret that Minnesota’s budget is in bad shape. At the end of last year, we knew we were looking at a $5.1 billion…

March 24, 2025

Draheim: Governor Walz’s nursing home cuts leave our most vulnerable behind

BY: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM Minnesotans take pride in caring for our most vulnerable—our seniors, veterans, and children. But now, Governor Tim Walz is slashing funding for long-term care facilities across the state, putting thousands of…

March 24, 2025

Senator Westrom meets with Kalon Prep Academy students during their tour of the State Capitol

On Thursday, March 13, Kalon Prep Academy students of Alexandria, Minnesota, visited the State Capitol in St. Paul, where they toured the building and learned about its history, art, and architecture. The group also met…

March 24, 2025

Senator Bruce Anderson: Senate Republicans propose plan to cut the waste and fund Minnesotans first

Friends and neighbors, On Monday, March 17, Senate Republicans held a press conference to highlight at least $600 million in wasteful or unnecessary spending identified in the state budget. We believe that these funds could be better…

March 24, 2025

Cutting the Waste and Getting Our Budget Back on Track

Cutting the Waste and Getting Our Budget Back on Track by Senator Steve Green Cases of waste, fraud, and abuse have been out of control in Minnesota. We have become a national embarrassment because of…

March 24, 2025

Cutting the Waste and Putting Minnesotans First

Cutting the Waste and Putting Minnesotans First by Senator Jason Rarick Ever since news was released of a looming $6 billion deficit, we’ve been hearing from folks across the state who are gravely concerned with…

March 21, 2025

Draheim: OLA report on grant management a “broken record”

Today, the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a report highlighting poor grants management at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The report examined DEED’s management of state-funded grants for adult workforce…

March 21, 2025

Jasinski: Walz budget includes major local nursing home cuts

Gruenhagen: Gov. Walz proposed big cuts to local nursing homes

Drazkowski: Walz budget proposal: it is a tax hike, not a tax cut

Governor Walz proposes over $21 million in cuts to Senate District 21 nursing homes

Senator Westrom: Cut waste and fraud, put Minnesota taxpayers first

Howe bill increases surcharge for EVs – ensures every driver pays their fair share towards roads

Senator Julia Coleman introduces legislation to remove harmful toxins from menstrual products

Senator Farnsworth named Chair of IRRR Advisory Board

Sen. Rasmusson recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Ambulance Association

Senate Republicans propose over $600 million in wasteful spending cuts to restore fiscal responsibility to state budget

Senate Republicans propose $600 million in budget cuts to eliminate government waste

Cutting the Waste and Reassessing Priorities

Draheim: Governor Walz’s nursing home cuts leave our most vulnerable behind

Senator Westrom meets with Kalon Prep Academy students during their tour of the State Capitol

Senator Bruce Anderson: Senate Republicans propose plan to cut the waste and fund Minnesotans first

Cutting the Waste and Getting Our Budget Back on Track

Cutting the Waste and Putting Minnesotans First

Draheim: OLA report on grant management a “broken record”

Sen. Howe calls Walz Tesla comments “reckless” and shows a “lack of concern” for pension holders- including himself.

Senate Republicans unveil plan to cut $600 million in wasteful state spending

Fraud and Government Greed Leads to Deficit

Statement from Sen. Gene Dornink on Stewartville shooting

Walz fraud plan is “all talk, no walk”

Statement from Sen. Nelson on Stewartville shooting

Jasinski: Disappointing budget forecast shows a big deficit on the horizon

Sen. Lucero Responds to the $5 Billion State Budget Deficit

Senate Capital Investment Committee visits Senate District 16 to review community priorities

Unchecked Spending, Continued Fraud, and a Long-Term Deficit

Mathews: Minnesota’s looming deficit driven by Democrat overspending, fraud, and higher taxes

Heintzeman: A massive budget deficit looms over Minnesota