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April 20, 2026

Westrom introduces the SAVE Minnesota Act, calls for stronger election integrity at the state level

On Thursday, April 9, State Sen. Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) introduced the SAVE Minnesota Act (Senate File 5050), legislation that would require voter identification and confirmed voter registration, mirroring the federal SAVE America Act. It follows…

April 20, 2026

Draheim consumer transparency bill on cell-grown food labeling passes Senate

The Minnesota Senate today passed the Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development omnibus bill, Senate File 4561, which includes Senator Rich Draheim’s (R–Madison Lake) provision requiring clear and prominent labeling for cell-cultured (lab-grown) meat, poultry,…

April 20, 2026

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…

April 20, 2026

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…

April 18, 2026

Sen. Nelson: Resources to help residents navigate storm damage and aftermath

Severe thunderstorms swept through Olmsted and Dodge counties Friday afternoon, producing tornadoes, damaging winds, and downed trees and power lines that left thousands without electricity and caused significant damage to homes and businesses. Senator Carla…

April 17, 2026

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…

April 16, 2026

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…

April 16, 2026

Senator Dahms: Making life more affordable for Minnesota families

Friends and neighbors: With just four weeks remaining in the 2026 legislative session, lawmakers are entering the final stretch. The session must conclude by midnight on Monday, May 18, as required by the Minnesota Constitution.…

April 16, 2026

Iron Range Republican Senators respond to U.S. Senate vote overturning mining ban in Northern Minnesota

Today the U.S. Senate passed H.J. Res. 140 to lift a 20-year mining ban on the Iron Range. State Senate Republicans from the Iron Range responded with praise and appreciation for those who support the…

April 16, 2026

Senator Heintzeman statement on U.S. Senate vote to overturn Biden northern Minnesota mining ban

“The U.S. Senate did the right thing, and northern Minnesota will be better for it. This vote restores balance and ends the practice of locking up our resources with the stroke of a pen. It…

April 16, 2026

Sen. Dornink: Life in Minnesota is taxing

Friends and neighbors, The old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Across Minnesota, we are seeing rain bring new life and color to lawns and trees, along with the excitement of planting season and…

April 16, 2026

Howe, Senate Republicans discuss burdensome taxes crippling families: “Living in Minnesota is Taxing”

Senate Republicans held a press conference yesterday on Tax Day to spotlight how DFL tax increases and unchecked spending have driven up costs and made life less affordable for Minnesota families. Under DFL control, the…

April 16, 2026

Living in Minnesota Is Taxing: Sen. Johnson leads Tax Day press conference to highlight DFL tax hikes and unaffordable spending

Senate Republicans held a press conference on Tax Day to spotlight how DFL tax increases and unchecked spending have driven up costs and made life less affordable for Minnesota families. Watch the Press Conference Under…

April 16, 2026

“Living in Minnesota is Taxing” - Housley joins Senate Republicans in discussing tax increases that have made life unaffordable

April 15, 2026

Jasinski: STORM RELIEF RESOURCES

Friends and neighbors, This week, a number of communities in southern Minnesota were hit hard by severe weather. I’m sure we’ve all seen the photos and videos of giant hail, the tornado, and property damage…

April 15, 2026

Living in Minnesota Is Taxing: DFL tax hikes squeeze families with no relief in sight on Tax Day

Senate Republicans held a press conference today on Tax Day to spotlight how DFL tax increases and unchecked spending have driven up costs and made life less affordable for Minnesota families. Watch the Press Conference…

April 14, 2026

Lang Update April 13, 2026

Friends and neighbors, I hope you had a great weekend. I’ve been hearing from a lot of you about how tough the record property tax increases this year have been on family budgets. I hear you.…

April 13, 2026

Holmstrom Update April 10, 2026

Friends and neighbors, With just five weeks left in session, Senate Republicans have been laser-focused on the issues that matter most to Minnesota families, especially making life more affordable. Senate Republicans have released a package of bills…

April 13, 2026

Draheim Update April 10, 2026

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you're having a good week. In this newsletter you’ll find updates on: My bill to keep unlimited catch limits on native rough fish Pushing back against fraud in state programs Our Republican tax relief…

April 13, 2026

$500,000 allocated to upgrade Otter Tail Public Water Access

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced $500,000 has been allocated for upgrades to the Riviera Public Water Access (PWA) on the northern shoreline of Otter Tail Lake. The funding is part of the $700 million…

Westrom introduces the SAVE Minnesota Act, calls for stronger election integrity at the state level

Draheim consumer transparency bill on cell-grown food labeling passes Senate

Prioritizing School Safety for All Students

Koran bill to protect law enforcement from unfair punishment advances

Sen. Nelson: Resources to help residents navigate storm damage and aftermath

Weber: Living in Minnesota is Taxing

Gruenhagen: Abortion is moral and economic horror

Senator Dahms: Making life more affordable for Minnesota families

Iron Range Republican Senators respond to U.S. Senate vote overturning mining ban in Northern Minnesota

Senator Heintzeman statement on U.S. Senate vote to overturn Biden northern Minnesota mining ban

Sen. Dornink: Life in Minnesota is taxing

Howe, Senate Republicans discuss burdensome taxes crippling families: “Living in Minnesota is Taxing”

Living in Minnesota Is Taxing: Sen. Johnson leads Tax Day press conference to highlight DFL tax hikes and unaffordable spending

“Living in Minnesota is Taxing” - Housley joins Senate Republicans in discussing tax increases that have made life unaffordable

Jasinski: STORM RELIEF RESOURCES

Living in Minnesota Is Taxing: DFL tax hikes squeeze families with no relief in sight on Tax Day

Lang Update April 13, 2026

Holmstrom Update April 10, 2026

Draheim Update April 10, 2026

$500,000 allocated to upgrade Otter Tail Public Water Access

Senator Jasinski secures tab fee cuts and infrastructure victories in 2026 bonding bill

Sen. Drazkowski’s "Take it Back" Act included in Final Legislative Agreement

Heintzeman: Wildfire Resources

Senator Lang Capitol Update May 11, 2026

Kreun bill seeks to limit harmful effects of social media - passes Senate unanimously

Gruenhagen: Minnesota Democrats’ inflammatory rhetoric is responsible for immigration enforcement chaos

Assistant Leader Coleman, Senate Republicans deliver tab fee tax cut for Minnesota

Senator Carla Nelson announces retirement from Minnesota Senate

Republicans negotiate tab fee tax cut for end of session deal

Senate Republicans deliver tab fee tax cut for Minnesotans