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A Failure to Put Students First

Earlier this week, Senate Democrats brought forward an education bill that fails to address many of the concerns that schools have had since last year’s legislation passed. Despite the “historic investments” that Democrats have touted…

Gruenhagen: Protecting children from the dangers of cannabis

Friends and neighbors,  On Friday, the Senate approved a new bill that makes a number of troubling changes to Minnesota’s rushed and dangerous cannabis legalization law.   It is a misguided bill that fails to adequately…

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…