A Bloated Health and Human Services Budget

Democrats recently brought forward a concerning and partisan Health and Human Services Omnibus budget bill. It was bloated with controversial mandates, measures that will decrease the quality of care for folks across the state, and…

Senator Westrom: Upholding the integrity of the Senate

Friends and neighbors, Near the end of this year’s session, the Minnesota Senate finds itself in unprecedented, uncharted waters. By now you have probably heard that State Senator Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) was arrested on the morning…

Coleman Supports Protecting Consumers from Undisclosed Junk Fees

Senator Coleman (R-Waconia) supported legislation on Wednesday to protect consumers from hidden junk fees that get tied into final purchase prices right before payment. These fees often cause significant price increases for products and services.…
Wesenberg

Holding the Senate to the Highest Standard

A few weeks ago, a sitting senator committed a heinous crime – a burglary into a family member’s home in the middle of the night that resulted in a felony. This was unprecedented news, and…
Mark Johnson

May 1, 2024 Memos

Members of the Press: Please see the attached letter delivered to Sen. Murphy this morning. Read the letter During yesterday’s floor debate, Senator Murphy was asked whether Senator Mitchell is a member of the Democrat…

Draheim: Democrats push more gun control bills

Friends and neighbors, On April 18, the Senate Finance Committee debated two highly contentious gun control bills that seek to introduce new penalties and restrictions on gun ownership.  These proposals largely target law-abiding gun owners…