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January 13, 2025

Senate GOP: DHS Commissioner’s departure highlights need for more accountability and integrity to prevent fraud

Today Governor Tim Walz announced Health and Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead is leaving his administration. While given a glowing review from the Governor, the departure is not without dark clouds as recent fraud reports…

January 13, 2025

Nelson statement on bipartisan Senate organizing agreement

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement about the bipartisan power-sharing agreement that Senate Republican and Democrat leaders reached over the weekend that will allow the tied Senate to organize and…

January 13, 2025

Coleman Serves on Negotiating Team, Delivers Historic Bipartisan Organizing Agreement Amid 33-33 Tie in Minnesota Senate

Recently leaders from the Senate Republican and DFL caucuses announced an organizing agreement has been reached to govern the work of the Senate while it exists with a 33-33 tie. The agreement will be passed…

January 13, 2025

Kreun instrumental in bipartisan start-of-session agreement

It was announced yesterday that leaders from the Republican and DFL Caucuses have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special election,…

January 12, 2025

Statement from DFL Caucus Leader Erin Murphy and Republican Caucus Leader Mark Johnson

Today, leaders from the Senate DFL and Republican caucuses announced they have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the Senate District 60 special election. The…

January 11, 2025

Koran statement on Sen. Mitchell attempting to postpone felony burglary trial until after session

Minnesota State Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) today issued the following statement regarding reports that attorneys for Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell requested to postpone her trial for felony first-degree burglary until after the 2025 legislative…

January 11, 2025

Nelson: What to expect during the 2025 session

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON The 2025 legislative session opens January 14, and it will be unlike any that we have ever seen. The Senate begins in a 33-33 split following the passing of my colleague and…

January 10, 2025

Sen. Nelson statement regarding Sen. Mitchell’s motion to postpone felony burglary trial until after session

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement regarding reports that attorneys for Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell requested to postpone her trial for felony first-degree burglary until after the 2025 legislative session. …

January 10, 2025

JASINSKI STATEMENT ON SEN. MITCHELL ATTEMPTING TO POSTPONE FELONY BURGLARY TRIAL UNTIL AFTER SESSION

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today issued the following statement regarding reports that attorneys for Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell requested to postpone her trial for felony first degree burglary until after the 2025 legislative…

January 10, 2025

Sen. Johnson’s statement on Mitchell request to delay trial

Today, Sen. Nicole Mitchell filed a motion to delay the start of her criminal trial until after session concludes. Senator Republican Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement: “Sen. Mitchell’s motion today…

January 6, 2025

Farnsworth added to Senate Transportation Committee, keeps Higher Ed and Education Finance Committee assignments

The 2025 Senate committee assignments were released ahead of the January 14th start to session. Senator Robert Farnsworth (R- Hibbing) was added to the Transportation Committee, while retaining his previous assignments to the Higher Education…

January 6, 2025

Jasinski: New laws you need to know about!

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Starting January 1, 2025, several new laws will take effect in Minnesota addressing issues ranging from consumer protections and employment to housing, health, and public safety. Here’s an overview of some…

January 6, 2025

Senator Miller praises emergency aid payments for rural EMS providers

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today praised the recent distribution of over $950,000 in emergency assistance to rural ambulance services across southeastern Minnesota. The funds, part of a $30 million bipartisan aid package passed in…

January 6, 2025

A Future Minnesotans Cannot Afford

A Future Minnesotans Cannot Afford By Senator Jason Rarick Last month, the state released its December budget forecast. It showed what we’ve expected all along: Democrat tax increases led to a meager $616 million surplus…

January 3, 2025

Johnson says Walz action on fraud too little, too late; legislature will need bipartisan action this session

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement in response to fraud prevention measures announced by Governor Tim Walz today: “Minnesotans are rightfully outraged by the sheer amount and frequent…

January 2, 2025

Gruenhagen statement on the passing of Senator Dziedzic

Friends and neighbors, It is with sadness I share that Minnesota former Senate Democrat Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer. She was 62. If cancer has touched someone…

December 30, 2024

Draheim: Waste, fraud, and abuse are out of control in Gov. Walz’s administration

By SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM Minnesota has a serious fraud problem, and it’s unlike anything you see in other states. That’s not my opinion. That is what U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger told KSTP recently: “No other…

December 30, 2024

Draz: A $5 billion deficit and out of control fraud

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI Minnesota now faces a stark financial future. Less than two years ago, the state boasted a $19 billion surplus – an unprecedented over-collection of Minnesotans’ tax dollars, but also an unprecedented…

December 30, 2024

Jasinski: Emergency Rural EMS assistance being distributed

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI As you know, I have always been a strong supporter of Minnesota’s first responders. They are the backbone of public safety, often standing between life and death in critical moments. Over…

December 30, 2024

Sen. Jasinski statement on Sen. Dziedzic’s passing

Deputy Minority Leader John Jasinski (R- Faribault) released the following statement on the death of Senator Kari Dziedzic (DFL- Minneapolis): "Kari Dziedzic was a powerful advocate and tremendous colleague in the Senate. She will be…