News – Page 9 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

March 12, 2024

Sen. Farnsworth votes to repair the damage done by last year’s unvetted SRO change

Farnsworth also encouraged House and Senate to move quickly through a conference committee process ST. PAUL – Today Sen. Farnsworth (R- Hibbing) voted to repair changes made to student resource officers (SRO) laws last year.…

March 11, 2024

SEN. NELSON VOTES FOR BIPARTISAN SRO FIX

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) voted on Monday to support school safety and repair the flawed law that limited the use of School Resource Officers (SROs). Despite zero incidents of SROs acting improperly, the 2023 DFL-controlled…

March 11, 2024

Koran: Bring the state’s PCR program into the 21st Century

Friends and neighbors, Back in 1997 I was an employee at the Minnesota Department of Revenue. I worked a lot on campaign finance issues, and even then our processes were cumbersome and outdated. I remember…

March 10, 2024

Drazkowski proposes property tax credit for water quality certified farmland

Minnesota State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) is proposing a property tax credit to encourage farmers to implement conservation practices that protect water quality in southeastern Minnesota, where environmental groups and the federal Environmental Protection Agency…

March 10, 2024

Nelson applauds bipartisan effort to expand P-Tech Program

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today praised this year’s bipartisan effort to expand the successful P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) program across Minnesota. Senate File 4035, which received its first hearing in…

March 10, 2024

Sen. Nelson’s Interstate Dental Compact bill receives first hearing

A bill authored by State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) that would allow Minnesota to join an interstate compact for dentists and dental hygienists received its first hearing Wednesday in the state Senate’s Health and Human…

March 10, 2024

Eichorn: Let Minnesotans have a voice in the state flag discussion

Friends and neighbors — I have been getting a lot of emails on the new flag. My position is simple: Minnesotans need to have a say in this process. Unfortunately, that has not happened. Instead,…

March 8, 2024

Senator Bruce Anderson: Minnesotans deserve a say in the new state flag

Friends and neighbors, The state flag and seal of Minnesota have always been important symbols for the people of our state. However, Democrats decided last session to redesign our state emblems and established a commission…

March 8, 2024

Senator Westrom: Give Minnesotans the final say on our new state flag

The people of Minnesota have long been represented by our state flag and seal. However, in only one session, Democrats decided to replace our current state emblems. Last year’s State Government Finance budget bill established…

March 8, 2024

Senator Rasmusson introduces legislation to provide transparency and discourage illegal immigration in Minnesota

Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) recently introduced legislation, SF 4328, to provide transparency and address key issues related to illegal immigration in Minnesota. This bill is in response to attempts to make Minnesota a sanctuary state…

March 7, 2024

Senator Dornink: Fixing the mistakes of the 2023 session

Friends and neighbors, Last week, we got the February budget forecast, which gives us a good idea of our state’s financial future. Due to the $10 billion in Democrat tax increases last session, there is a…

March 7, 2024

Senator Julia Coleman: Fighting to make life more affordable for Minnesota families

Friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is underway, and I am back in St. Paul fighting for the needs of our community. It is the greatest honor to be entrusted as your voice in…

March 6, 2024

Sen. Lucero Calls For Legislative Action On New State Seal, Flag

The group said changes need to happen to include the voice of the people, avoid legal action, and support local governments with replacement cost ST. PAUL – Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) is among a…

March 6, 2024

Senator Dahms: Minnesotans should have the final say on the new state flag and seal

Friends and neighbors: Our state flag and seal have represented the people of Minnesota for generations, but in just one session, members of the majority party decided to get rid of our current state flag…

March 6, 2024

Howe responds to Budget Forecast that shows looming structural deficit

Last week the state released the February budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a $3.7 billion surplus in 2025 and a $1.5 billion structural deficit beginning in 2026. The forecasted surplus does not…

March 5, 2024

Draheim bill would require prominent labeling of lab-grown meat

A bill that would require clear labeling of lab-grown meat and poultry products sold in Minnesota is gaining traction at the State Capitol. Senate File 4026, authored by Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake), would mandate…

March 5, 2024

Gruenhagen: A $1.5 billion structural deficit

Friends and neighbors, I wanted to provide an update on Minnesota’s budget picture. On Thursday, February 29, the state’s Office of Management and Budget issued a new economic report. That report shows Minnesota has a…

March 5, 2024

Minnesotans cannot afford another year of one-party Democrat control

Friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session is underway, and it is a privilege to be back in St. Paul fighting for the great folks of District 27. I am honored this year to continue…

March 5, 2024

State Emblems Commission members call for legislative action on new State Seal, Flag

The group said changes need to happen to include the voice of the people, avoid legal action, and support local governments with replacement cost ST. PAUL – Today members of the Minnesota House of Representatives…

March 5, 2024

Another Land Grab by the State

Democrats at the Capitol have been forcing through legislation that follows an alarming trend: eliminating transparency and ignoring input. That trend seems to be continuing into this legislative session. I’m sure folks recall last year,…