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November 2, 2023

Senator Bill Weber, Senate Capital Investment Committee tour projects throughout Senate District 21

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) joined members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee and local officials to tour 15 infrastructure and development projects throughout Senate District 21. The group stopped at the local projects…

November 2, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman: SRO fix cannot wait until February

Friends and neighbors, When I first ran for the Minnesota State Senate, I was nine months pregnant with my first son. I ran to be a voice for the most vulnerable members of our society…

November 1, 2023

Democrats’ expensive paid leave program cost increasing by $630 million

Earlier this week an actuarial study was released regarding the state’s paid leave program. Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) released the following statement in response:“This study confirms what we’ve said all along: the Democrats’ plan is excessively…

November 1, 2023

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…

October 31, 2023

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…

October 31, 2023

Gruenhagen: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution?

Subject: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution? By: Senator Glenn Gruenhagen Friends and neighbors, The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has an incredible history. It is an organization for women who…

October 31, 2023

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…

October 31, 2023

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…

October 30, 2023

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…

October 30, 2023

Gruenhagen: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution?

Friends and neighbors, The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has an incredible history. It is an organization for women who are directly descended from somebody involved in this country’s battle for independence. DAR plays…

October 30, 2023

Senator Jordan Rasmusson honored in LEA’s 2023 Report on the Minnesota Legislature

Since 1972, the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota (LEA)–a non-partisan and non-profit organization–has informed Minnesota citizens of important legislation and the voting performance of each state legislator. Recently, LEA put out its 2023 Report on the Minnesota Legislature, which…

October 27, 2023

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…

October 25, 2023

Senator Mark Koran raises concerns about lack of transparency in 2023 election rulemaking

Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) this week submitted a letter to Secretary of State Steve Simon expressing concerns about a lack of transparency in the election rulemaking process currently underway. While the Secretary of State…

October 24, 2023

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…

October 24, 2023

Gruenhagen: MN has another big surplus. We must return it to taxpayers.

Friends and neighbors, Last week, the state’s budget office released a new report projecting a budget surplus of more than $2 billion for the upcoming budget cycle. It follows on the heels of Minnesota’s record…

October 24, 2023

Sen. Lucero, Rep. Novotny, & Rep. Hudson Co-Author Legislative Letter Supporting Israel

Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael), Rep. Paul Novotny (R-Elk River), and Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) were among 70 Republican co-signers in the Minnesota Senate and House of a legislative letter condemning the attacks on Israel…

October 24, 2023

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…

October 24, 2023

Senator Jordan Rasmusson responds to budget forecast and projected $2.4 billion surplus

Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released the following statement on Minnesota Management and Budget forecasts showing the state may have a $2.4 billion surplus next session. Early indicators are showing that we are trending toward…

October 19, 2023

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…

October 19, 2023

Senator Bill Weber, Senate Capital Investment Committee tour projects throughout Senate District 21

Senator Julia Coleman: SRO fix cannot wait until February

Democrats’ expensive paid leave program cost increasing by $630 million

Supporting and Honoring Minnesota Veterans

Gruenhagen: In Support of Israel

Gruenhagen: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution?

Democrats paid leave plan cost increasing by $630 million

Senator Rasmusson: Minnesotans should stand with Israel

Koran update: Election season is here!

Gruenhagen: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution?

Senator Jordan Rasmusson honored in LEA’s 2023 Report on the Minnesota Legislature

Senator Lucero appointed to Data Practices Commission

Senator Mark Koran raises concerns about lack of transparency in 2023 election rulemaking

Draz: Addressing the ambulance provider crisis

Gruenhagen: MN has another big surplus. We must return it to taxpayers.

Sen. Lucero, Rep. Novotny, & Rep. Hudson Co-Author Legislative Letter Supporting Israel

GOP legislators stand with Israel

Senator Jordan Rasmusson responds to budget forecast and projected $2.4 billion surplus

Johnson says budget surplus should go to permanent tax relief

Drazkowski: Addressing the ambulance provider crisis

Koran bill targeting Fentanyl lacing clears first Senate committee hearing

Sen. Nelson’s bill to fund next phase of highway 14 safety improvements heard in Transportation Committee

Senate GOP stands up for girls’ sports

Senator Johnson welcomes Norwegian delegation to the Minnesota Capitol

Governor’s Budget: Shifting Costs on Counties Should Not Be an Option

Sen. Housley authors bills to protect women and girls in sports and beyond

Gruenhagen: Dangerous rhetoric from Gov. Walz and his administration

Sen. Jasinski: Sustainable Aviation Fuel bill will create jobs, open new markets for Minnesota farmers

Jasinski: Commuter rail fiscal disaster

Jasinski: Walz budget will raise your property taxes