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July 18, 2024

Jasinski: Fraud Runs Rampant Under Walz Administration

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Two recent legislative auditor reports exposing widespread fraud in Minnesota's COVID-19 relief programs are incredibly troubling. The scale of wasted and stolen taxpayer dollars is staggering. Start with the Feeding Our…

July 18, 2024

Gruenhagen: August high-temperature records don’t fit with climate alarmism

Friends and neighbors, Recent heatwaves have attracted widespread media coverage, but this focus ignores important historical data that goes against the story of an unprecedented climate crisis. As mainstream press runs more and more of…

July 18, 2024

Gruenhagen: Protect small town pharmacies!

Friends and neighbors, The Federal Trade Commission recently released a report highlighting a problem many of us have been talking about for a while: pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are inflating drug costs and putting intense…

July 18, 2024

Senator Westrom: Praying for President Trump and our Nation

Friends and neighbors, What happened, or what was allowed to happen, last Saturday evening in the assassination attempt against former President Trump was horrible, maddening, and unbelievable! My prayers and continual thoughts have been with…

July 15, 2024

Lieske: Minnesota's New Delivery Tax: A Burden on Working Families

By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE As of July 1, Minnesotans must pay a new 50-cent fee on retail deliveries over $100. This tax applies to virtually any qualifying purchase that requires a delivery, from places like…

July 15, 2024

House and Senate Co-Chairs of the Civility Caucus Call for Unity in the Wake of Political Violence

The bipartisan, bicameral co-chairs of the Civility Caucus issued the following statement in the wake of the attempted assignation on former President Trump: "As Co-Chairs of the Civility Caucus, we were horrified and saddened by…

July 15, 2024

Senator Cal Bahr condemns political violence, attack at Trump rally

Senator Cal Bahr (R-East Bethel) released the following statement responding to the violent attack at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania: I am praying for President Trump, the innocent victims of the Pennsylvania rally and…

July 15, 2024

Senator Jordan Rasmusson’s statement after attack at Trump rally

Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released the following statement responding to the violent attack at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania: I join millions of Americans in prayer for President Trump, the innocent victims, and…

July 13, 2024

Leader Mark Johnson statement after shots fired at Trump Rally

Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement responding to gun shots fired at a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania: “My prayers are with President Trump, the attendees, and the injured after…

July 11, 2024

Senator Rasmusson: Bipartisan victories of a highly partisan session

It is good to be back home following the conclusion of the 2024 legislative session. It is an honor to represent the communities and people of Senate District 9. After taking some time to reflect…

July 11, 2024

Koran Criticizes Walz Administration for Mismanagement and Legal Non-Compliance in Recent OLA Report

State Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) released a statement following the recent report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) which detailed more mismanagement of taxpayer resources and non-compliance with finance-related legal requirements by…

July 4, 2024

Nelson: Happy Independence Day!

Friends and neighbors, Happy Fourth of July to you and your family! Whatever your plans are, please stay safe and enjoy the holiday. Every Independence Day, I think about my family’s role in the American…

July 2, 2024

Nelson: Safety & Disaster Relief, Hwy57 Construction, and EMS Recap & Funding

Friends and neighbors, It’s that time. It’s a time of fireworks and festivities as we recall our country’s long battle to cast off the shackles of colonial rule and emerge as a free nation. My…

July 2, 2024

Gruenhagen: Arlington nursing home closure should be a wake-up call

Friends and neighbors, The closure of Arlington's Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facility is a painful blow to our area. Nearly 40 families are now scrambling to find new homes for their loved ones –…

July 2, 2024

Senators Fateh, Lucero Statement on Mall of America Facial Recognition Technology

In response to the recent announcement by the Mall of America that it had implemented a facial recognition system, Senator Omar Fateh (DFL-Minneapolis) and Senator Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) issued the following statement: “Many view…

July 2, 2024

Lieske: Important flood recovery info

Friends and neighbors, The recent flooding across Minnesota has devastated many of our communities. I've seen the destruction caused by these heavy rains up close, and my heart goes out to all those affected. I’ve…

June 28, 2024

Senator Bruce Anderson: Celebrating our American freedoms!

Friends and neighbors, This Fourth of July marks the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. As we gather with family and friends to enjoy fireworks, barbecues and parades, please take a…

June 28, 2024

Property Line Disputes on the Rise

Property Line Disputes on the Rise by Senator Steve Green Some of you may have heard of recent land surveys being done, resulting in the loss of property – the corner of a building, well…

June 27, 2024

Senator Dornink: Resources for families and businesses affected by flooding

Friends and neighbors, Heavy rains across the state have caused extensive flooding, resulting in destruction, damage and heartache for many families. Homes, businesses and crops in the fertile land have been affected. It is difficult…

June 27, 2024

Gruenhagen: Automatic voter registration opens door to fraud

Friends and neighbors, Two recent changes Democrats made to Minnesota laws have created a scenario that potentially threatens the integrity of our elections and opens the door to voter fraud. You are likely already aware…