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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…

April 10, 2026

Heintzeman: The SAVE Act for Minnesota

Friends and neighbors, Last month, I wrote to you about why Congress needs to pass the SAVE Act, which is the federal bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in…

April 10, 2026

Housley co-authors bipartisan bill to safeguard seniors from scammers

The Minnesota Senate recently passed bipartisan legislation that bans the operation of virtual currency kiosks in Minnesota. This is a bill that focuses solely on the kiosks used by scammers who coerce victims to deposit…

April 9, 2026

Sen. Lucero speaks at Health and Parental Rights Rally at the Capitol

State Senator Eric Lucero (St. Michael) joined more than 1,000 Minnesotans at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 8 in support of the Health and Parental Rights Rally. Families from across the state gathered in support…

April 9, 2026

Senator Holmstrom fights for equal school safety funding for private schools

Senator Michael Holmstrom (R–Buffalo) this week pushed back against legislation that fails to provide equal school safety funding for private school students. “All students deserve equal school safety aid, whether they attend public, private, or…

April 9, 2026

Senator Draheim introduces bill to preserve unlimited catch limits on native rough fish

Senator Rich Draheim (R–Madison Lake) has introduced Senate File 3877, legislation that would prohibit the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from setting daily catch limits or possession limits on native rough fish in Minnesota. Currently,…

April 9, 2026

Senator Lang introduces bill to ban unfunded mandates and make life more affordable for Minnesotans

Senator Andrew Lang (R–Olivia) has introduced legislation aimed at improving affordability for Minnesota families by prohibiting unfunded mandates that drive up property taxes. Senate File 4954 would place a constitutional amendment on the ballot this…

April 9, 2026

Koran rallies for parental rights at the State Capitol

Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) this week joined hundreds of Minnesota families at the Rally for Health and Parental Rights at the State Capitol. “Parents know what’s best for their children,” said Sen. Koran. “Thanks…

April 9, 2026

Senator Dahms applauds federal action to protect Minnesota girls' sports

On Monday, March 30, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), following through on warnings of legal action against the state…