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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
