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Cutting the Waste and Putting Minnesotans First

Cutting the Waste and Putting Minnesotans First by Senator Jason Rarick Ever since news was released of a looming $6 billion deficit, we’ve been hearing from folks across the state who are gravely concerned with…

Draheim: OLA report on grant management a “broken record”

Today, the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a report highlighting poor grants management at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The report examined DEED’s management of state-funded grants for adult workforce…

Statement from Senator Carla Nelson

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding reports on the arrest of Sen. Justin Eichorn. “I am shocked and horrified by the allegations against Senator Eichorn and the information in the charging…

Statement from Senate Republicans  

Senate Republicans released the following statement regarding reports on the arrest of Sen. Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids): “We are shocked by these reports and this alleged conduct demands an immediate resignation. Justin has a difficult…

Gruenhagen: Senate Democrats protect Senator Mitchell again

Friends and neighbors, I wanted to update you on the situation involving Senator Nicole Mitchell, who is facing felony burglary charges after breaking into her stepmother’s home last year. On March 13, the Senate Ethics…

Eichorn: Democrat Deficit soars to $6 billion

Friends and neighbors, On March 6, we received the annual February budget forecast. Unfortunately, it is bad news for Minnesota taxpayers. In December, the projection was that Minnesota would have a $5.1 billion deficit. That…