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Johnson Demuth end of session presser

August 6, 2024

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.…

August 4, 2024

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…

August 4, 2024

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…

August 2, 2024

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…

August 2, 2024

Gruenhagen: MN Supreme Court decision makes Minnesotans less safe

Friends and neighbors, The Minnesota Supreme Court recently made a ruling that once again puts law-abiding gun owners at risk of becoming criminals. In State v. Blevins, the court decided you must try to run…

August 2, 2024

Nelson: 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 package targets providers making 30 or fewer trips per square mile in their primary service…

August 2, 2024

Drazkowski: 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…

August 2, 2024

Gruenhagen: 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…

July 31, 2024

Draheim: 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…

July 31, 2024

Lieske: 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…

July 31, 2024

Jasinski: 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…

July 31, 2024

Nelson: New Laws Take Effect August 1 in Minnesota

Several new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect on August 1, 2024. “Like the 2024 session results or not, it’s important for citizens to understand how new laws affect them,”…

July 30, 2024

Nelson newsletter: Well Water Testing and Remediation; New Retail Delivery Fee; community visits!

Friends, The attempted assassination of former President Trump is an absolute tragedy. Our country’s long tradition of welcoming everyone to the political process through debate, rallies, and civic dialogue is undermined when violence rings out…

July 29, 2024

Sen. Rasmusson named CGMC ‘Legislator of Distinction’ for championing EMS aid package

The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) recently recognized Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) as a 2024 Legislator of Distinction. This award is given to legislators who played key roles in advancing CGMC’s policy during…

July 26, 2024

Governor Walz’s Silence is Condoning Political Violence Advocacy From State Employee

Joint statement from Sen. Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa). Sen. Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton), Sen. Cal Bahr (R-East Bethel), Rep. Pam Altendorf (R-Red Wing), Rep. Shane Mekeland (R-Clear Lake) and Rep. Ben Davis (R- Merrifield): “The attempted assassination…

July 25, 2024

Gruenhagen: New IRS migration data paints troubling portrait for MN

Friends and neighbors, The IRS has released alarming new data on state income migration. Minnesota's net out-migration of income in 2022 was $2.19 billion – up from $215 million in 2017. This means we're losing…

July 25, 2024

Drazkowski: The need for transparency and honesty in political debate

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI To say the month of July has been a roller coaster in American politics is an absolute understatement. Starting with the disastrous debate that exposed President Biden’s health decline, following the…

July 25, 2024

Draheim: Doing our part to improve our civic dialogue

BY: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM This election year is testing the American civic dialogue in more ways than we’ve seen in a generation. Beginning with President Biden’s poor debate performance and concluding with his choice…

July 24, 2024

How the New “Equal Rights Act” Could Undermine Constitutional Freedoms

How the New “Equal Rights Act” Could Undermine Constitutional Freedoms by Senator Jason Rarick The freedom to practice religion is a cornerstone of our country and its founding, so it was disappointing when early on…

July 22, 2024

Senator Bruce Anderson: We must never allow violence into our political discourse

Friends and neighbors, In the aftermath of the assassination attempt at the Pennsylvania rally, my prayers are with former President Trump, the innocent victims and their families, and our Nation. This tragic event has deeply…