Nelson: What to expect during the 2024 legislative session

By: Senator Carla Nelson The new legislative session begins on February 12. Though we will not be crafting a new state budget this year, Minnesota faces a challenging fiscal situation that will significantly impact what…

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…