Getting Things Back on Track
Getting Things Back on Track By Senator Steve Green As I’m sure many have already heard, the Governor’s bonding and budget proposals have been released. In a previous column, I discussed at length what made…
The Importance of Putting Minnesotans First
The Importance of Putting Minnesotans First By Senator Paul Utke We are in February and nearly one month into Session. Due to the historic power-sharing agreement that was in place until recently, bills have been moving in the Senate…
Joint statement from GOP members on the Senate environment committee
ST. PAUL, Minn – Today Senate GOP members of the Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee pushed back after Democrats actively blocked bipartisan conversations surrounding permitting reform. Republican Senators Justin Eichorn (Grand Rapids), Steve Green…
Senator Julia Coleman invites constituents to join in-district office hours
ST. PAUL, Minn – Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) recently announced she will host in-district open office hours on Saturday, February 15th from 9-11 a.m. “Hearing directly from residents about the issues important to them helps…
Senator Abeler's Legislative Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, They say, "May you live in interesting times," and we are certainly there. As we head into February and finish up week four of the 2025 legislative session, I am happy…
Senator Dahms: Senate Ends Bipartisan Power-Sharing Agreement
On Monday, moments after swearing in newly elected Democrat Senator Doron Clark (DFL –Minneapolis), Senate Democrats introduced a resolution to end the Senate power-sharing agreement that guided the first three weeks of session. “I find…
Senator Bruce Anderson: Senate Democrats vote to end bipartisanship
Friends and neighbors, For the past three weeks, the Senate has operated well under a power-sharing agreement. Unfortunately, moments after Senate Democrats swore in their 34th member this week, they voted in lockstep to end…
Jasinski bill to shift highway cost burdens away from local communities receives first hearing
Minnesota’s small towns and counties could soon catch a break on costly highway projects. On Wednesday, Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) presented Senate File 285 to the Senate Transportation Committee, a bill that would stop the…
Coleman leads critical school safety conversation
ST. PAUL – Yesterday Republican Senator Julia Coleman (Waconia) chaired the Senate Education Policy Committee in a long-overdue hearing about school safety concerns in classrooms; joining the discussion were representatives from the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association,…
Senator Bahr - Putting Minnesotans First
Friends and neighbors, As we begin the second month of the 2025 legislative session, the Senate is actively working to address the issues facing Minnesotans. However, every single Democrat in the House of Representatives continues…
Jasinski bill to fund Greater Minnesota economic development projects receives hearing
The Minnesota Senate committee that handles jobs and economic growth issues on Wednesday heard a bill (SF 582) by Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) that would provide $5 million for the Greater Minnesota Business Development Public…
Senator Nelson video statement in support of bipartisan Bridges to Healthcare bill
In the Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, Senator Liz Boldon (DFL-Rochester) presented Senate File 365, which provides funding for the Bridges to Healthcare program. Bridges to Healthcare is the southeast Minnesota public-private…
Senator Westrom condemns Senate Democrats’ lockstep vote to end bipartisan power-sharing agreement
On Monday, Feb. 3, moments after swearing in newly elected Democrat Senator Doron Clark (DFL-Minneapolis), Senate Democrats introduced a resolution to end the Senate power-sharing agreement that guided the first three weeks of session. State…
Senator Dornink: Working together for all Minnesotans
Friends and neighbors, We are finishing up week four of the 2025 legislative session. The big news is that House Democrats have ended their boycott and will return to work. An agreement was finalized and…
Gruenhagen: House Democrats cave, House Republicans secure control
Friends and neighbors, From the start of the 2025 legislative session, House Democrats have refused to show up for work. They got caught trying to cheat in an election and had a member disqualified. Then…
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…