A Bad Budget and Misplaced Priorities
A Bad Budget and Misplaced Priorities By Senator Nathan Wesenberg It’s a new year, we’re back in session, and things are off to a strange start. For starters, the Minnesota House has been in total…
Senate Republicans introduce Minnesotans First Agenda, Democrats vote to end historic Power-Sharing Agreement
Last week Senate Republicans held a press conference to introduce the Minnesotans First agenda for the 2025 session, which aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in government spending, hold government accountable to fraud, keep Minnesotans…
Nelson bill to give Minnesotans tax clarity receives first Senate hearing
Minnesotans shouldn’t have to guess how tax laws apply to their situation. The Senate Taxes Committee on Wednesday heard a new bill (SF783) by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) that would allow taxpayers to request legally…
Lang statement on Senate Democrats ending power-sharing agreement
ST. PAUL, Minn.– On a party-line vote, Senate Democrats chose to end the Senate’s power-sharing agreement on Monday. Republican Senator Andrew Lang (Olivia) today released the following statement: “I’m disappointed to see Democrats vote to…
Koran: Kicking off the 2025 Legislative Session
Friends and neighbors, It has been great to get back to business at the Capitol with the 94th Legislative Session kicking off. As you likely know, the Senate has been operating under a power-sharing…
Lieske bill to increase flexibility for home-based food business receives first committee hearing
The Senate’s Agriculture, Veterans Broadband, and Rural Development Committee on Monday heard a bill (SF391) from State Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) to make it easier for Minnesota’s small food entrepreneurs to sell their homemade goods. …
Gruenhagen: Democrats abandon bipartisanship at first chance
Friends and neighbors, On Monday, Senate Democrats voted to end the bipartisan power sharing agreement that the Senate has been working under since session began. We had co-presidents, co-chairmanships of committees, and Republican and Democrat…
Kreun bill creates Amateur Sports Account, allows National Sports Center to be self-sufficient and continue world-class offerings
Last week, the Senate Taxes Committee heard bipartisan legislation chief authored by Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) which allows the National Sports Center in Blaine to keep the sales tax generated on its compass to address the its deferred maintenance…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR LIESKE ON SENATE DEMOCRATS ENDING BIPARTISAN POWER-SHARING
Senate Democrats on Monday voted to end the chamber’s groundbreaking bipartisan power-sharing agreement. Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) issued the following statement. “Unfortunately, today’s vote was no surprise. Despite Senate Democrats praising bipartisanship for the last…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR DRAZKOWSKI ON SENATE DEMOCRATS ENDING BIPARTISAN POWER-SHARING
Senate Democrats on Monday voted to end the chamber’s groundbreaking bipartisan power-sharing agreement. Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) issued the following statement. “For weeks, Democrats told Minnesotans they valued bipartisanship. We now know the truth: it…
Senate Democrats vote lockstep to end historic power-sharing agreement minutes after regaining their slim, one-vote majority
ST. PAUL, Minn – Today, minutes after swearing in newly elected Democrat Sen. Doron Clark (Minneapolis), Senate Democrats introduced a resolution to end the Senate power-sharing agreement that guided the first three weeks of session.…
STATEMENT FROM SENATOR JASINSKI ON SENATE DEMOCRATS ENDING BIPARTISAN POWER-SHARING
Senate Democrats on Monday voted to end the chamber’s groundbreaking bipartisan power-sharing agreement. Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) issued the following statement. “For the last few weeks, we have worked incredibly well under power-sharing structure that gave…
Proposals That Fail to Put Minnesotans First
Proposals That Fail to Put Minnesotans First By Senator Jason Rarick As I’m sure many have heard, the Governor has released both his bonding and budget proposals for Minnesota. Though I don’t want to be…
Housley disappointed with vote ending historic power-sharing agreement
Today, minutes after swearing in newly elected Democrat Sen. Doran Clark (Minneapolis), Senate Democrats introduced a resolution to end the Senate power-sharing agreement that had guided the first three weeks of session. Senator Karin Housley…
Senator Dahms Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
The state’s leading small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented Senator Gary Dahms (R – Redwood Falls) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “Now more than ever, Main Street…
Eichorn: Putting Minnesotans First
Friends and neighbors, We just wrapped up the third week of the legislative session, and it’s been moving quickly. Recently, Senate Republicans rolled out our ‘Minnesotans First’ agenda which focuses on helping Minnesotans with the…
Draheim: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee hears bills to strengthen tenant safety
A Minnesota Senate committee on January 30 considered two bills aimed at improving safety for renters and homeowners, including a proposal by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) to allow landlords to conduct background checks on…
Jasinski: Minnesotans First: Putting your priorities ahead of government’s
By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI For the past two years, the Democrat one-party rule at the Capitol has spent recklessly, raised taxes, and handed out money to political allies -- and left working Minnesotans to pick…
Senator Bruce Anderson: Senate Republicans roll out “Minnesotans First” agenda
Friends and neighbors, It’s been a busy week at the Capitol, and notably, my Senate Republican colleagues and I announced our “Minnesotans First” agenda! This agenda aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in…
Housley, Senate Republicans introduce Minnesotans First Agenda
Yesterday Senate Republicans held a press conference to introduce the Minnesotans First agenda for the 2025 session, which aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in government spending, hold government accountable to fraud, keep Minnesotans safe,…