Senator Bruce Anderson: Cherishing and protecting the value of life

Friends and neighbors, In recent weeks, I have been contacted by members of our community who are very concerned with legislation seeking to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Minnesota. This legislation, HF1930/SF1813, received a hearing in the…

Senator Limmer kicks off the 2024 legislative session

ST. PAUL – Minnesota State Senator Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) returned to the Capitol this month for the opening of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. “It always feels like a new day when…

Senator Dornink: Minnesota cannot afford to be the next sanctuary state

Friends and neighbors,  Before the start of session, Democrats held a press conference introducing legislation to make Minnesota a “sanctuary state” for illegal immigrants. During my conversations with members of our community, I haven’t heard from anyone…

Senator Abeler responds to planned nursing home strikes

Today seven nursing homes announced a one-day strike over wages. About 600 employees will walk off the job on March 5. Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), Lead Republican on the Human Services Committee issued the follow…
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A Preview of What’s to Come

The legislature is back at the Capitol, the 2024 session is underway, and there’s a lot on the plate. After the DFL trifecta passed one of the most partisan agendas in 2023, Democrats have proposed…

Repairing the Issues Facing Our Schools

The legislative session has begun and the first week has wrapped up. Though it appears that the start of session has been less hectic, Democrats have come forward to ensure folks that they have a…

Senators Lang and Rasmusson respond to EMS Taskforce recommendations

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) and Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released the following statements regarding the legislative Emergency Medical Services (EMS) task force recommendations: “The bottom line is that EMS services are essential, and they…

Sen. Farnsworth response to TAA expansion bill

ST. PAUL – Senator Rob Farnsworth (R- Hibbing) released the following statement responding to a proposed bill to expand the Taconite Assistance Area (TAA) to include Carlton County. The bill, as proposed, would not result in any TAA…

Koran: 2024 Session Kick Off

Friends and Neighbors, Just when we thought winter was going to hold out on us, it decided to show up just in time for the legislative session.  While I do appreciate the time I can…

Jasinski: SRO fix must be bipartisan

Friends and neighbors, By now you have probably heard about the controversy with school resource officers, but here is a recap: Last session, Democrats passed a new law governing what actions School Resource Officers (SROs)…