News – Page 43 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 12, 2023

Lieske: Half of MN students struggle with reading. It’s time for a Reading RESET

Friends and neighbors, About half of Minnesota students cannot read at grade level. That might surprise you, but it’s true. In my short time in the Senate, I have had heartbreaking conversations with parents who…

March 10, 2023

Kreun, Legislative Republicans roll out Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan

Yesterday Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and hold judges and…

March 10, 2023

Gruenhagen: What happens when radicals come for our children?

Friends and neighbors, Recently I had the privilege of being a guest on a TV program called the Pastor’s Study, with Pastor Tom Brock. It is a popular program that originated in Minnesota more than…

March 10, 2023

Blue Earth, Elysian, Lewisville water infrastructure projects reviewed for upcoming bonding bill

The Senate’s Capital Investment Committee on Thursday reviewed proposals to provide funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Blue Earth, Elysian, and Lewisville. The bills were authored and presented to the committee by…

March 10, 2023

Senator Andrew Mathews supports Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan

On Thursday, March 9, Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and…

March 10, 2023

Senator Weber supports Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan

On Thursday, March 9, Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and…

March 10, 2023

Sen.Rarick: Tax Relief Before Bonding

It’s no surprise that Bonding projects have been a hot topic at the Senate this year. Last year, we had a bonding bill that did not get passed, despite 2022 being a traditional bonding year.…

March 10, 2023

Koran, Republicans roll out Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan

Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and hold judges and prosecutors…

March 10, 2023

Housley, Legislative Republicans roll out Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan

This week, Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and hold judges…

March 9, 2023

Sen. Johnson statement on DFL postponing pay-for-play fundraiser

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson released the following statement responding to the State DFL postponing their pay-for-play fundraiser: “I’m glad to see the DFL is postponing their pay-for-play fundraiser that was a clear…

March 9, 2023

Legislative Republicans roll out Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan

Legislative Republicans roll out Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan Today Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen…

March 9, 2023

Jasinski: Owatonna, Medford, Waseca water infrastructure projects considered for upcoming bonding bill

The Senate’s Capital Investment Committee reviewed proposals to provide funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Waseca and Owatonna and Medford, respectively. Senator John Jasinski (F-Faribault), who represents the three communities, authored the…

March 8, 2023

Paid family and medical leave: Free market plan does more good, less harm

Star Tribune ExclusiveBy Julia Coleman | MARCH 7, 2023 If you ever find yourself needing to care for a new child or a sick loved one, flexibility at work will help you focus on your family’s…

March 7, 2023

Eichorn bill would help snowmobile clubs groom and maintain state trails

Watch Senator Eichorn present his bill. St. Paul – The Senate Tax Committee on Tuesday morning heard a bill by Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) that would expand an existing sales tax exemption to Minnesota’s…

March 7, 2023

Housley, Senate GOP offers win-win: tax cuts for bonding

Yesterday, Senate Republican leaders presented a win-win option for Minnesotans still waiting for tax cuts while Democrats forced through a bonding bill on the House floor, despite not having the votes needed to pass the…

March 7, 2023

Rarick appointed to Legislative Energy Commission

Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) was recently appointed to the Legislative Energy Commission. The Commission is comprised of a bipartisan group of Legislators, nine from the House and nine from the Senate. The Commission was…

March 7, 2023

An Attack on Constitutional Rights

Democrats at the Capitol are once again working to strip Minnesotans of their Constitutional Right to arm and defend themselves. The Second Amendment is clear: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of…

March 7, 2023

Wesenberg, Senate GOP offers win-win: tax cuts for bonding

Yesterday, Senate Republican leaders presented a win-win option for Minnesotans still waiting for tax cuts while Democrats forced through a bonding bill on the House floor, despite not having the votes needed to pass the…

March 7, 2023

Jasinski’s Owatonna and Steele County workforce development bill receives hearing

The Minnesota Senate’s Jobs and Economic Development Committee on Monday reviewed a bill authored by Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) to provide workforce training grants to Owatonna and Steele County. The bill would spur workforce development…

March 7, 2023

Senator Nelson’s visits with constituents: students from FFA, Minnesota Private Colleges, Physicians assistants, and more

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) recently had meetings with several constituent groups, including from United for Life, the Pine Island FFA, Physician Assistants Day on the Hill, MN Beverage, Minnesota Private College Day on the Hill,…