Sen. Dornink: The State of the State

Friends and neighbors, Minnesota’s fraud crisis is once again in the headlines. This week, federal investigators executed more than 20 search warrants across Minneapolis as part of ongoing fraud probes into local businesses and childcare…

Tim Walz: Legacy of Fraud

Today the FBI and Department of Homeland Security Investigations confirmed more than 20 search warrants were acted on in Minneapolis. They targeted childcare centers, which have been the center of attention since last year after a…

Holmstrom Capitol Update April 24, 2026

Friends and neighbors, This week in the Senate, we debated major omnibus policy bills. Omnibus bills are in direct violation of the Minnesota Constitution, but that’s just the way the Democrat majority is doing things this year. Article IV,…

Draheim Capitol Update April 24, 2026

Friends and Neighbors,  This was a big week on the Senate floor. We passed some major omnibus bills, including Agriculture, State and Local Government, Judiciary and Public Safety, Veterans, Health and Human Services, Elections, and…
Kreun

Kreun presents bill to secure funding for Hwy 65 improvements

This week the Senate Transportation Committee heard legislation authored by Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) that looks to address safety concerns at one of the most dangerous intersections in Anoka County. The bill requests funding from…

Lieske: A big step forward on healthcare affordability

Friends and neighbors, On Wednesday, my Direct Primary Care amendment was added to the Senate health and human services bill during floor debate. The amendment is a huge step forward in our goal to make…
Green

Bad Budget Priorities

Bad Budget Priorities by Senator Steve Green When it comes to priorities, Democrats continue to have things backwards. I find it concerning. Minnesotans have been pretty clear about what they expect from us: better oversight,…