Green

Bad Budget Priorities

Bad Budget Priorities by Senator Steve Green When it comes to priorities, Democrats continue to have things backwards. I find it concerning. Minnesotans have been pretty clear about what they expect from us: better oversight,…

Sen. Nelson celebrates Senate passage of Carter’s Law

Senator Carla Nelson (R–Rochester) today applauded the Minnesota Senate's passage of Carter's Law, a provision included in the Public Safety policy bill that strengthens criminal penalties for sextortion crimes that result in serious harm or…

Holmstrom Update April 17, 2026

Friends and neighbors, I hope you’ve had a good week. We’re heading into the final stretch of session, and today (Friday, April 17) is the third major deadline. That means all the big spending and finance bills have…

Draheim April 18, 2026 Update

Friends and Neighbors,  We’re down to about the final month of session. Friday, April 17, was a big deadline. All the major spending bills had to get out of committee by 5 p.m. or they’re probably done for the year. So…
Rarick

Prioritizing School Safety for All Students

Prioritizing School Safety for All Students by Senator Jason Rarick When it comes to keeping kids safe both in and out of school, it’s something most of us can agree on: it needs to be…

Koran bill to protect law enforcement from unfair punishment advances

Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) has introduced legislation to protect Minnesota peace officers from unfair and potentially career-ending discipline. Senate File 325 would prohibit law enforcement agencies from automatically disciplining, suspending, demoting, or firing an…

Weber: Living in Minnesota is Taxing

On Wednesday, April 15, Tax Day, Senate Republicans held a press conference to spotlight how DFL tax increases and unchecked spending have driven up costs and made life less affordable for Minnesota families. “From rising property…

Gruenhagen: Abortion is moral and economic horror

Friends and neighbors, By now, we all know abortion is a horror that is destructive to our souls and to our society. Even if you are not persuaded by the moral arguments against abortion, there…