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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nelson: PhRMA’s “Roadmap to Health” Program Stops at the Kasson Festival in the Park
Kasson, MN (August 12, 2022) — Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson joined the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and We Work For Health at Kasson Festival in the Park with the “Roadmap to Health”…
Limmer: Walz’s public safety policies have left Minnesotans unsafe
ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee Chairman Warren Limmer released the following statement on the Uniform Crime Report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension: “Today’s report makes it clear: Under…
Senator Eichorn & Representative Igo release a joint statement on Senator David Tomassoni’s passing
Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) and Representative Spencer Igo (R-Grand Rapids) released the following joint statement in response to the passing of Senator David Tomassoni: “We send our condolences to the Tomassoni family during this…
Westrom: Grants for Meat Processing in Brooten- Will Beef Things Up
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced the City of Brooten will receive $866,000 as part of a Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Program (BDPI) Grant for the Jennigas Meat…
Senate Republicans remember David Tomassoni
This morning we learned that our treasured friend and colleague, David Tomassoni, passed away last night after being diagnosed with ALS last year. Some of our members shared their thoughts and memories. I am deeply…
Kiffmeyer: Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
This week marks the final installment of my updates on the Constitution’s Bill of Rights. It is my hope that you have enjoyed learning a little bit more about each of these amendments just as…