Gruenhagen: Democrat energy policies are driving up costs

Friends and neighbors, Energy prices are soaring, and too many Minnesotans are being forced to choose between paying their bills, buying food, or affording healthcare. Government mandates and regulations are driving up costs. I recently…

Lieske: Stopping fraud and protecting your tax dollars

By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE   Every day, Minnesotans get up and work hard to provide for their families. They pay their bills and try to set aside money for the future.    They also trust that the…

Johnson statement on second felony charge against Sen. Mitchell

Today prosecutors added a second felony charge against Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D-Woodbury) for possession of tools used in a burglary or theft. “The circus surrounding the Senate needs to stop,” Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson…
Green

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…
Utke

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 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 Gary Dahms

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…

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…

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…