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January 22, 2025

Coleman leads effort to listen to school concerns regarding education mandates

Today Senator Julia Coleman (Waconia) chaired the Senate Education Policy Committee as committee members heard testimony from various school representatives regarding the impacts of burdensome education mandates passed last biennium. Following the testimony, the committee…

January 22, 2025

Nelson bill to exempt medical-related purchases from sales tax receives first hearing

A bill authored by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) to make more medical supplies affordable for Minnesotans was heard in the Senate Taxes Committee on Wednesday. “Healthcare costs are a growing concern for families across Minnesota,”…

January 22, 2025

Massive data breach at Minnesota POST Board exposes identities of undercover officers

Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Co-Chair Limmer calls for every option to hold accountable those involved Today, media reports revealed that a significant data breach has occurred at the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training…

January 22, 2025

Rep. Aaron Repinski and Sen. Jeremy Miller Champion Bill to Eliminate State Tax on Social Security Benefits

Representative Aaron Repinski (R-Winona) and Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) announced a joint effort to eliminate the state tax on Social Security benefits. The bill, introduced by Rep. Repinski in the Minnesota House and by Sen.…

January 21, 2025

Drazkowski property tax relief bill clears first Senate hurdle

A bill authored by Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) aimed at providing direct property tax relief to Minnesota homeowners received its first hearing Tuesday in the Senate Taxes Committee. The bipartisan proposal, Senate File 105, seeks…

January 21, 2025

Gruenhagen: Two major court rulings affecting the legislature

Friends and neighbors, First things first. On Monday, President Donald Trump took the oath of office and officially returned to the White House. It marks a bright new chapter for America, and I stand firmly…

January 21, 2025

Sen. Coleman to Serve as Republican Co-Chair on Senate Education Policy Committee

ST. PAUL – Senator Julia Coleman (R- Waconia) recently announced she will serve as the Republican Co-Chair on the Senate Education Policy Committee while the Senate’s 33-33 power-sharing agreement is in effect. Among many…

January 21, 2025

Howe on Walz budget proposal: “New taxes and fees on families is not something anyone should be supporting”

Last week Governor Walz released his budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The plan proposes a slight reduction in state spending, in tandem with increasing fees and adding a sales tax to certain services. Senator…

January 21, 2025

Pratt statement on Walz budget proposal: “New taxes and fees on Minnesotans are a non-starter”

Last week Governor Walz released his budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The plan proposes a slight reduction in state spending, in tandem with increasing fees and adding a sales tax to certain services. Senator…

January 21, 2025

Capitol Update - Putting Minnesotans First

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Tuesday, January 14th, marked the official start of the 2025 legislative session, and the Minnesota Senate wasted no time getting to work on behalf of Minnesotans. On day one, the Senate…

January 17, 2025

Johnson statement on Judge’s ruling to delay Mitchell’s trial

Senator Republican Leader Mark Johnson released the following statement on the ruling delaying Sen. Nicole Mitchell trial until after session concludes: “The Senate has a responsibility to hold itself to the highest standards. It’s been…

January 17, 2025

Gruenhagen: Don’t be fooled by Gov. Walz’s claims of responsible budgeting

Friends and neighbors, Today, Governor Walz unveiled his 2025 budget proposal. He portrayed himself as a smart and responsible steward of Minnesotans’ tax dollars. Of course, we lived through the last two years of Democrat…

January 17, 2025

JASINSKI: Senate shares power and governs while House Democrats stay home

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI The 2025 legislative session is underway, and it is great to be back at the capitol serving the people of Goodhue, Rice, Steele, and Waseca Counties in the Senate. The word…

January 17, 2025

Senator Drazkowski statement on Gov. Walz’s budget proposal

Minnesota State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) released the following statement today in response to Governor Tim Walz’s budget proposal: “Don’t be fooled by Gov. Walz and the Democrats pretending to be fiscally responsible. For two…

January 17, 2025

Senator Lieske statement on Gov. Walz’s budget proposal

Minnesota State Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) released the following statement today in response to Governor Tim Walz’s budget proposal: "There is a lot for Minnesotans to be upset about in the governor’s budget: Capping nursing…

January 17, 2025

Senator Bill Weber to serve as Republican chair of the Senate Taxes Committee

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the first day of the 2025 legislative session, the Senate passed several motions and unanimously approved a resolution to establish a power-sharing agreement between Democrats and Republicans. This agreement will guide…

January 16, 2025

Senate Republicans negotiate historic power-sharing agreement

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the first day of the 2025 legislative session, the Senate passed several motions and unanimously approved a first-ever resolution to establish a power-sharing agreement between Democrats and Republicans. This agreement will guide the…

January 16, 2025

Coleman leads effort to listen to school concerns regarding education mandates

Nelson bill to exempt medical-related purchases from sales tax receives first hearing

Massive data breach at Minnesota POST Board exposes identities of undercover officers

Drazkowski property tax relief bill clears first Senate hurdle

Gruenhagen: Two major court rulings affecting the legislature

Howe on Walz budget proposal: “New taxes and fees on families is not something anyone should be supporting”

Pratt statement on Walz budget proposal: “New taxes and fees on Minnesotans are a non-starter”

Capitol Update - Putting Minnesotans First

Johnson statement on Judge’s ruling to delay Mitchell’s trial

Gruenhagen: Don’t be fooled by Gov. Walz’s claims of responsible budgeting

Senator Drazkowski statement on Gov. Walz’s budget proposal

Senator Lieske statement on Gov. Walz’s budget proposal

Senator Bill Weber to serve as Republican chair of the Senate Taxes Committee

Senate Republicans negotiate historic power-sharing agreement

New Year, New Biennium, New Problems

Johnson: Walz proposal a missed opportunity

Rarick to serve on Education Finance, Energy, Higher Education, and Labor Committees