Tax Relief First
A bonding bill has once again become an item of discussion at the Legislature. Despite it being a traditional Budget Year, Senate and House Democrats are pushing for multiple bonding bills to also get done.…
Senator Rasmusson successfully amends bills moving through the committee process
Despite being in the minority party, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) has been successful in amending bills as they move through the committee process. This includes Rasmusson’s proposals to amend legislation that would create a…
Jasinski Newsletter: crime + water infrastructure + workforce grants
Friends and neighbors, We have seen over and over the effects of repeated efforts to defund and undermine the police. It is still an issue that I hear about from people almost every day. We…
Draheim statement on additional Feeding our Future indictments
Republican State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) today released the following statement regarding the announcement by U.S. Attorney Andy Luger of 10 additional indictments against individuals engaged in fraud in the Feeding our Future scheme: …
Senator Cal Bahr supports Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan
On Thursday, March 9, Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and…
Feeding our Future Fraud: The Song That Never Ends
Republican Senators Steve Drazkowski (Mazeppa) and Mark Koran (North Branch) released the following statement on the 10 additional indictments in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme: “While announcing these new charges U.S. Attorney Andy Luger…
Koran: Don’t Believe the Hype
Given the state’s massive budget surplus we have an excellent opportunity to provide relief to hard-working Minnesota families who are still feeling squeezed by high inflation. The number one thing I hear around the district:…
Senator Jim Abeler supports Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan
On Thursday, March 9, legislators presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and hold judges and…
Draheim, Republicans roll out Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan
Minnesota Senate and House Republicans recently presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and hold judges…
Gruenhagen, Republicans roll out Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan
Minnesota Senate and House Republicans recently presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and hold judges…
Senator Anderson: Local water projects heard in committee
Friends and neighbors, This week at the Capitol, the Senate Capital Investment Committee heard a number of local project proposals that will be considered as part of a future bonding bill. This includes three local water projects…
Nelson Legislative Update: Social Security taxes, bonding, and recent constituent visits
It was another busy week at the Capitol, and I suspect we will be getting another dump of snow this weekend. I heard on the radio this week that MN has had 100 consecutive days…
Lieske: Half of MN students struggle with reading. It’s time for a Reading RESET
Friends and neighbors, About half of Minnesota students cannot read at grade level. That might surprise you, but it’s true. In my short time in the Senate, I have had heartbreaking conversations with parents who…
Kreun, Legislative Republicans roll out Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan
Yesterday Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and hold judges and…
Gruenhagen: What happens when radicals come for our children?
Friends and neighbors, Recently I had the privilege of being a guest on a TV program called the Pastor’s Study, with Pastor Tom Brock. It is a popular program that originated in Minnesota more than…
Blue Earth, Elysian, Lewisville water infrastructure projects reviewed for upcoming bonding bill
The Senate’s Capital Investment Committee on Thursday reviewed proposals to provide funding for clean water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Blue Earth, Elysian, and Lewisville. The bills were authored and presented to the committee by…
Senator Andrew Mathews supports Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan
On Thursday, March 9, Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and…
Senator Weber supports Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan
On Thursday, March 9, Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and…
Sen.Rarick: Tax Relief Before Bonding
It’s no surprise that Bonding projects have been a hot topic at the Senate this year. Last year, we had a bonding bill that did not get passed, despite 2022 being a traditional bonding year.…
Koran, Republicans roll out Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan
Senate and House Republicans presented their Safe & Sound Minnesota public safety plan to confront the threat of violent and repeat criminals, strengthen police and improve training for law enforcement, and hold judges and prosecutors…