Waste in Minnesota and Beyond
Waste in Minnesota and Beyond by Senator Steve Green We’ve talked a lot about the fraud in our state – it has to stop and we have to get it under control. But another big…
Senator Weber: Senate Republicans introduce plan to put Minnesotans’ safety first
On Tuesday, February 25, Senate Republicans introduced a legislative package aimed at putting Minnesotans’ safety first. The proposal targets three critical areas of public safety: 1) addressing the early release of prisoners, 2) increasing transparency…
Sen. Gary Dahms says Walz plan to increase tax on health insurance plans will raise insurance rates for all Minnesotans; hurt nonprofit insurance plans
Senate Commerce Committee Republican Lead Gary Dahms (Redwood Falls) released the following statement on Governor Tim Walz’s proposal to assess a new tax on insurance companies to pay for the highly successful reinsurance program: “When…
Pratt calls on Governor Walz to apologize for insensitive comments, calling Republicans “fascists and nazis”
Earlier this week audio came out of Governor Walz making an incendiary speech at the Capitol in which he claimed, “Our country has been stolen by fascists and Nazis,” implying that Republicans winning elective offices is…
Howe calls out Governor for insensitive and incendiary comment, calling Republicans “fascists and nazis”
Earlier this week audio came out of Governor Walz making an incendiary speech at the Capitol in which he claimed, “Our country has been stolen by fascists and Nazis,” implying that Republicans winning elective offices…
Senator Westrom: Northstar Commuter Rail’s pricey track record
Friends and neighbors, The Northstar Commuter Rail line, which began operations in 2009, runs between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis. From the outset, I opposed its construction, predicting it would become another overpriced boondoggle that…
Lang bill funds forward-thinking packaging alternative to PFAS
The Senate Agriculture Committee recently heard two innovative bills authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) that focus on funding environmentally-friendly Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) alternatives. The first bill appropriates funding directly to CelluComp to…
Housley, Senate Republicans introduce plan to put Minnesotans’ Safety First
Senate Republicans recently held a press conference to introduce their legislative package aimed at putting Minnesotans’ safety first. The package of bills focuses on 3 key tenets: repealing the “Get Out of Jail Free” law,…
Senator Limmer proposes four bills as part of a package of bills that puts Minnesotans’ Safety First
Today, Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) joined his colleagues at a press conference to introduce a legislative package aimed at putting Minnesotans’ safety first. “Minnesotans are rightfully concerned about their safety,” Sen. Limmer said. “Recent…
Coleman says classrooms should be about education, not activism after new standards would require third graders to learn non-binary pronouns
Senator Julia Coleman (Waconia), Lead Republican on the Senate Education Policy Committee, released the following statement on the recently released K-12 English Language Arts standards and benchmarks that will require third graders to learn about non-binary pronouns:…
Nelson, Senate Republicans announce comprehensive plan to hold government accountable for stopping waste, fraud, and abuse
Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) and Minnesota Senate Republicans announced a comprehensive plan to hold government accountable to stop waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayers’ dollars. The plan is part of the group’s…
Restoring Trust and Accountability in Minnesota Government
In recent years, the lack of accountability in our state government has left a lot to be desired for many Minnesotans. Nearly $1 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse has been uncovered in a variety…
Koran Update: Combating Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Friends and neighbors, Fraud has been allowed to run rampant in Minnesota for years. One of the biggest drivers of this issue is that we have state agencies administering funds without any meaningful oversight to…
Sen. Lang, county leaders voice concerns about property tax increases in Gov. Walz’s budget
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Several county commissioners joined Senate Republicans at a joint press conference on Wednesday to voice concerns over Governor Tim Walz’s budget proposal to shift $460 million in costs to counties through…
Koran responds to MNDOT report on Northstar Commuter Rail
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Today the Minnesota Department of Transportation released a report on the Northstar Commuter rail line showing the “analysis and evaluation of options for development of transit and rail service improvements in…
Northstar report details shocking level of waste of transportation dollars
This week the Minnesota Department of Transportation released a report showing the “analysis and evaluation of options for development of transit and rail service improvements in the corridor between the Minnesota Cities of St. Paul, Minneapolis, Coon…
Senate Republicans introduce plan to put Minnesotans’ Safety First
Today, Senate Republicans held a press conference to introduce their legislative package aimed at putting Minnesotans’ safety first. Watch the press conference “We all know that crime—no matter what the statistics say—is making people feel…
Gruenhagen: Walz budget will cause massive property tax hikes
Friends and neighbors, Recently in the Human Services Committee, I pressed the Minnesota Department of Human Services on the governor’s budget and the impact it will have on nursing homes, EMS, and your local property…
Drazkowski bill to provide funding for Otta Seal on Highway 74 in Winona County receives first hearing
The Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee today heard legislation authored by Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) to fund a common-sense road improvement project in Winona County. Senate File 620 appropriates $1.2 million for the resurfacing of Trunk…
Draheim statement on damning MnDOT Northstar commuter rail report
Today the Minnesota Department of Transportation released a report showing the “analysis and evaluation of options for development of transit and rail service improvements in the corridor between the Minnesota Cities of St. Paul, Minneapolis,…