Senator Abeler: The Great Minnesota Get-Together
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The Minnesota State Fair has arrived. Now is the time to work on your game plan to fit in as many corn dogs, corn cobs, and corn-themed art pieces as you…
Sen. Bill Weber honored as a 2024 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities
The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) recently recognized Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) as a 2024 Legislator of Distinction. This award is presented to legislators who aided the efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s…
Minnesota Public Facilities Authority awards more than $6 million to the City of Pelican Rapids for water infrastructure projects
State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) today announced that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) has approved more than $6 million in funding for two critical water infrastructure improvement projects in the City of Pelican…
A Legal Challenge to an Unconstitutional Bill
A Legal Challenge to an Unconstitutional Bill by Senator Steve Green Recently it was announced that UnitedHealth was filing a lawsuit against Attorney General Keith Ellison and the Department of Human Service Commissioner Jodi Harpstead.…
Gruenhagen: A warning for MN -- California energy policy crushing family budgets
Friends and neighbors, I have frequently warned of the consequences that the Democrats’ relentless push toward renewable energy is having on household budgets, especially as we move to shut down our reliable sources of baseload…
Housing First Minnesota honors Senator Jordan Rasmusson with the 2024 Housing Leadership Award
Housing First Minnesota recently named Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) a recipient of the 2024 Housing Leadership Award. Sen. Rasmusson received this honor for his dedication during the preceding legislative session to advance housing affordability…
Housley: UnitedHealth lawsuit is the latest example of “poor Democrat leadership”
It was announced earlier this month that UnitedHealth filed a lawsuit challenging a change made in last session’s final 1400-page bill. The lawsuit argues that the measure was part of a massive bill, therefore violating…
Senator Carla Nelson announces second round of nursing home aid
State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) has announced the distribution of the second round of emergency aid to nursing homes in Dodge and Olmsted Counties. This funding is part of the bipartisan $300 million package passed…
Senator Lieske announces new round of nursing home aid payments
State Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) has announced the distribution of the second round of emergency aid to nursing homes in the area. This funding is part of the bipartisan $300 million package passed by the…
Senator Rich Draheim announces second round of nursing home assistance
Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) has announced the distribution of the second round of emergency aid to nursing homes in southern Minnesota. This funding is part of the $300 million bipartisan package secured by Republicans…
Senator Drazkowski announces second round of nursing home assistance payments
State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) has announced that nursing homes in his district are receiving their second round of emergency aid payments, part of a $300 million bipartisan package passed by the Minnesota legislature in…
Gruenhagen: Second Round of emergency aid flowing to our nursing homes!
Friends and neighbors – I’m glad to report the second round of emergency assistance is flowing to nursing homes in our area. Senate Republicans delivered this funding in the 2023 end-of-session agreement after Democrats had…
Miller: Rural EMS providers can now apply for $24 Million in emergency aid
Applications are now open for a $24 million emergency aid package aimed at bolstering rural ambulance services across Minnesota. The funding, approved by legislators in the final days of the 2024 legislative session, offers a…
Eichorn Statement on Lawsuit Challenging End of Session Omnibus Bill
State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) released the following statement following the news that a lawsuit has been filed challenging the 1400-page mega omnibus bill passed on the final night of session, arguing the bill…
Senator Westrom: Congratulations to local 2024 Farm Families of the Year!
Friends and neighbors, Since 1979, the University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program has honored farm families from each county for their meaningful contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. Recently, the University of…
Misguided Ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court Flies in the Face of Personal Preservation
Misguided Ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court Flies in the Face of Personal Preservation by Senator Nathan Wesenberg On July 31st, the Minnesota Supreme Court released a controversial decision that stated people do not have…
Johnson: Lawsuit shows end result doesn’t justify the means
Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) responded today to reporting that UnitedHealth is suing the state of Minnesota for violating the single subject clause of the State Constitution: “This lawsuit is not surprising.…
Jasinski: Individual flood recovery assistance applications open!
by: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Friends and neighbors, I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the severe damage caused by last month's floods in our communities. Homes have been damaged, possessions lost, and lives disrupted. I…
Jasinski: New laws taking effect August 1
by: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Friends and neighbors, Several new laws are taking effect in Minnesota on August 1, 2024. While I may not personally support or agree with all of these changes, it is crucial…
Lieske: Supreme Court ‘retreat’ ruling deeply troubling
Friends and neighbors, The Minnesota Supreme Court has issued a troubling ruling that severely impacts the rights of law-abiding gun owners. In State v. Blevins, the court decided that individuals under an attack must attempt…