Lieske: Assisted suicide coming to Minnesota?

By: Senator Bill Lieske On Thursday, January 25, weeks before the beginning of the new legislative session, the Minnesota House of Representatives committee that deals with healthcare issues heard and approved a controversial bill that…

The legislative session ahead: Republican priorities

NOTE: This column was originally published in the Star Tribune on February 10, 2024. By SENATOR MARK JOHNSON ••• Democrats control most of Minnesota's government and had a never-before-seen opportunity to invest in Minnesotans' needs and…
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Looking Ahead to Another Legislative Session

As February begins, it’s time to start considering the upcoming Legislative Session. Since 2024 is a Bonding Year, not only does that mean session starts a bit later on February 12, but it also means…

Gruenhagen: Stop assisted suicide in Minnesota!

Friends and neighbors –  I wanted to alert you to a bill legalizing assisted suicide that has been introduced in the Minnesota Legislature. On January 25, it was approved by a committee in the Minnesota…

Lucero, legislators visit Buffalo High School

A contingent of state legislators visited Buffalo High School on January 29 to tour and discuss the Phoenix Learning Center (PLC). Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael), Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City), Rep. Marion Rarick (R-Maple…

Jasinski: Ongoing problems with Southwest Light Rail

Ongoing problems with Southwest Light RailBy: Senator John Jasinski By now there have been so many horror stories about Southwest Light Rail (SWLRT) that it borders on ridiculous.  You will remember, this is the project…

Senator Miller unveils Minnesota Sports Betting Act 2.0

Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) has announced an updated sports betting bill aimed at bringing various stakeholders and legislators on both sides of the aisle together to legalize sports betting in Minnesota. The Minnesota…