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September 23, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Fraud and taxpayer abuse continues to flourish under Walz Admin

Friends and neighbors, Throughout the pandemic, the Minnesota nonprofit ‘Feeding Our Future’ claimed to carry out its mission of providing meals to children by ensuring “programs are easily able to receive funding to purchase nutritious…

September 21, 2022

Senate Republicans will hold Walz Admin accountable to the highest standard

Senator Paul Utke (R- Park Rapids) Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Office of the Legislative Auditor’s performance audit for the Minnesota Department of Health…

September 20, 2022

Sen. Miller congratulates La Crescent on completion of Wagon Wheel Trail Bridge

Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday evening to celebrate the completion of the Wagon Wheel Trail Bridge in the city of La Crescent. The bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Highway14/61 in…

September 20, 2022

Chamberlain: Fraud has consequences, MDE failed to stop

ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Senator Roger Chamberlain (R Lino Lakes) Chair of the Senate Education Committee released the following statement on the largest pandemic relief fraud charges filed today. The charges include 47 individuals, three…

September 19, 2022

Senator Limmer Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

Limmer stood up for small business in the 2021-22 legislative sessions. ST. PAUL, MN — The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, recently presented Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove)…

September 15, 2022

Senator Ruud Recognized for Career of Contributions to Soil and Water Conservation Efforts

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) was recognized last week by both the Crow Wing and North Central Area 8 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) for her career-long dedication to soil and water conservation efforts.…

September 14, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Safeguarding our consumer choice of fuel

Friends and neighbors, Purchasing a new car is an important decision and one that requires a lot of thought on what type of vehicle will best fit your personal needs. Will you need a minivan…

September 12, 2022

Review of Minnesota Department Of Education Role In Feeding Our Future Fraud and Mismanagement

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Education Committee chair Roger Chamberlain (R- Lino Lakes) released an interim summary report of its findings from three separate hearings to examine the fraudulent spending in the Department of Education (MDE) free food…

September 9, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Putting Minnesota students back on the right track

Friends and neighbors, Learning is lifelong and began even before we were born. And after birth, our parents served as our first and most important teachers. That is why it is so essential to instill in…

September 2, 2022

Newman statement on OLA Special Review of SWLRT

ST. PAUL, MN – Today the Office of the Legislative Auditor released a Special Review of the budget, timeline, and scope of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The letter from OLA summarizing the Special Review…

August 29, 2022

Abeler responds after sex-offender escapes in shopping mall

As reported in the Aug. 26 Star Tribune article by Paul Walsh (full article included below), a convicted sex offender escaped from his supervised group at River Hills Mall in Mankato last week. The 31-year-old…

August 29, 2022

Abeler, Limmer respond after sex-offender escapes in shopping mall

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate committee chairs Jim Abeler and Warren Limmer released statements following a report that a convicted sex-offender escaped from his supervised group at River Hills Mall in Mankato last week. The…

August 29, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, recently presented Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (Winona) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “There are more than 500,000…

August 25, 2022

MN test scores emphasize need to prioritize academic skills

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Education Chair Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released the following statement on the report showing Minnesota students and schools are struggling to meet basic reading, math, and science skills. “Senate Republicans championed…

August 25, 2022

Kiffmeyer: The Great Minnesota Get-Together

Friends and neighbors, This week marks the kickoff of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, fittingly known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” This summer staple runs through Labor Day and showcases the finest of our state’s…

August 25, 2022

Jasinski: Report confirms violent crime increase statewide

Report confirms violent crime increase statewide By: Senator John Jasinski Recently Gov. Walz’s own Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released the findings of its 2021 Uniform Crime Report. The Uniform Crime Report is a comprehensive summary…

August 25, 2022

Draheim: Cost of living and violent crime still on Minnesotans’ minds

Cost of living and violent crime still on Minnesotans’ minds By: Senator Rich Draheim Almost everywhere I go I still hear about two issues more than anything else: the soaring cost of living and rising…

August 25, 2022

Nelson: Minnesota Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board gives itself power to remove monuments, memorials, and works of art at the Minnesota State Capitol

Minnesota’s Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAP Board) voted today to give itself the power to remove monuments, memorials, and works of art from the capitol grounds. Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) offered an amendment…

August 19, 2022

Howe sends letter to Secretary of State requesting clarification on polling location cards

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) this week sent a letter to Secretary of State Steve Simon regarding polling place mailers that were sent to voters prior to the Primary Election on August 9. Voters residing in…

August 18, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Violent crime is on the rise across Minnesota

Friends and neighbors, We are all distinctly aware of the rise in crime in the Twin Cities and its suburbs. This can be even more clearly seen through the alarming data found in the 2021 Uniform…