Supporting and Honoring Minnesota Veterans

Every year on November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day by paying tribute to the brave men and women of our country’s Armed Forces. We honor those who have stepped up to serve and have put…

Gruenhagen: In Support of Israel

Friends and neighbors –  Last week, 70 members of the Minnesota House and Senate – all Republicans – released a joint letter in support of the Jewish people and Israel’s right to defend itself against…

Democrats paid leave plan cost increasing by $630 million

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement on the recent actuarial study for the state’s paid leave program. "The Democrats 'un-paid' leave plan is more expensive…

Senator Rasmusson: Minnesotans should stand with Israel

Friends and neighbors, I recently attended a community event at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, where thousands of Minnesotans–including Jewish community leaders and state officials–gathered in solidarity with the nation and people of Israel.  It…

Koran update: Election season is here!

Friends and neighbors, Summer has come and gone, the school year is in full-swing, and the fall colors have fully set in all around us.  That means the next season has already started and an…

Senator Lucero appointed to Data Practices Commission

Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) was one of eight members appointed to the Legislative Commission on Data Practices and Personal Data Privacy, which met on October 26 for the first time in 2023. “As one…

Draz: Addressing the ambulance provider crisis

Friends and neighbors, Many of you are aware of the concerning situation facing the Altura Ambulance Service. Unfortunately, what they are facing is not unique. Ambulance providers across our state, especially in small towns and…

GOP legislators stand with Israel

ST. PAUL – Today 70 Republicans in the House and Senate signed a letter condemning the attacks on Israel and supporting the right of Israel to self-defense.   The letter reads in part, “We… express our…
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Johnson says budget surplus should go to permanent tax relief

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement on Minnesota Management and Budget forecasts showing the state may have a $2.4 billion surplus next session. “Democrats just…