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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…

April 9, 2026

Senator Mathews introduces bill to preserve jobs and energy production in Becker

Senator Andrew Mathews (R–Princeton) today introduced legislation to preserve jobs and supply continued energy production for a longtime employer in Becker. Senate File 4920 would provide a grant to Liberty Diversified International (LDI) to study…

April 8, 2026

Howe bill expands eligibility for veterans looking to be interred at state veterans cemeteries

Today the Senate subcommittee on Veterans heard legislation authored by Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) that takes the much-needed and highly-requested step of expanding eligibility for veterans looking to be buried in state veterans cemeteries. As amended,…

April 8, 2026

Sen. Mark Johnson bill to support regional drinking water solutions for rural Minnesota gets hearing

The bill creates a grant program to cover upfront costs associated with creating regional water systems. Yesterday, the Senate heard Senate File 4457, a bipartisan bill authored by Sen. Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) to…

April 8, 2026

Senator Nelson supports bill to crack down on abuse of 340B prescription drug program

Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) voted in support of Senate File 3769 on Tuesday, a bipartisan bill strengthening Minnesota's oversight of the federal 340B prescription drug discount program. The 340B program was created in 1992 to…

April 8, 2026

Nelson: A month left of session, and little progress on key issues

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON There are roughly five weeks left before the Minnesota Legislature is constitutionally required to adjourn for 2026, so it feels like a good time to step back and share where things…

April 8, 2026

Lieske: Making sure you get prescription drug savings while helping rural hospitals

BY: SENATOR BILL LIESKE When people talk about prescription drug prices, it can often turn into a debate about complicated healthcare systems and big numbers and policies that feel completely disconnected from real life. But…

April 8, 2026

Affordability: The Issue on Everyone’s Minds

Affordability: The Issue on Everyone’s Minds by Senator Paul Utke If you talk to just about anyone, in any corner of the state, and ask what their top concern is, you’ll hear the same thing…

April 8, 2026

Housley supports DOJ action against Minnesota over Title IX violation and failing to protect girls’ sports

It was announced last week that the Department of Justice is suing Minnesota over what it describes as the state’s “unapologetic sex discrimination against female student-athletes.” The suit raises concerns over shared “intimate spaces,” the…

April 7, 2026

Miller: Why your tab fees have increased and how I’m trying to fix it

By SENATOR JEREMY MILLER Over the past several weeks, I have been hearing from many constituents sharing their frustration about the cost of their license tab fees. People have been asking why they are higher…

April 7, 2026

Draheim Legislative Updates April 6, 2026

Friends and Neighbors, I hope you all had a peaceful Easter filled with quality time with loved ones. Last week, while we were on legislative break, I spent time back in the district meeting with…

April 6, 2026

Lang Legislative Updates April 6, 2026

Friends and neighbors, I hope you had a peaceful Easter weekend and were able to spend some quality time with family and friends. Tomorrow, the legislative session fires back up after the break. We have…

April 6, 2026

Stearns County Deer Hunting: Setting the Record Straight

A study commissioned by the Pennsylvania General Assembly found that modern 12-gauge shotguns using saboted slugs can have a larger danger area than a .30-06 rifle when fired on level terrain—making the shotgun potentially more…

April 6, 2026

Jasinski: Mid-session update: little progress on affordability

BY: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Friends and neighbors, The legislature is on break this week for Easter and Passover, so it is a good opportunity to provide an update on how things are going so far.…

April 2, 2026

Heintzeman: Continued efforts to restrict Second Amendment rights

Friends and neighbors, This was also a very active week for gun control proposals across multiple Senate committees. Instead of focusing on criminals and repeat offenders, many of these proposals focus on adding new restrictions…

April 2, 2026

Heintzeman: An attack on snowmobile and ATV trails

Friends and neighbors, The Environment Committee heard Senate File 1245, a Democratic proposal that would dramatically restrict where snowmobiles and ATVs may operate on state and county forest land across Minnesota. Currently, riders north of…

April 2, 2026

Senator Dornink: A season of reflection and renewal

Friends and neighbors, As legislators, we are off for Passover and Easter break. It is a good time to get away from St. Paul, return to our districts, and be among the folks who work hard…

April 2, 2026