Senator Abeler's Newsletter: Interim Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy summer! It’s an honor to serve and represent the great people of our community. While it is a slow time of year legislatively, there are still events of note around our…
Sen. Rarick: Addressing the Nursing Home Crisis
Before last session even began, we knew our nursing homes were overwhelmed with a massive crisis: 15% of nursing homes statewide had exhausted their financial reserves, and 10% were considering closure. In Greater Minnesota, those…
Bad Democrat policies lead Moorhead schools to remove Student Resource Officers on first day of school
ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement following an announcement from the Moorhead Police Department that they removed their Student Resource Officers following a law change passed by the…
Lieske: Student test scores show literacy, math skills flatlined while school funding soared
Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) today responded to flatlined student test scores released this morning. Results show just 50% of students can read and 45% are proficient in math across the state. That’s a drop of…
Senator Bill Weber named Family Farm Champion by Minnesota Farmers Union
At Minnesota Farmfest, State Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) was recently named a Family Farm Champion by Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish. The MFU presented Senator Weber with this award for his work on the Senate Taxes…
Worth Family Farm in Lincoln County recognized by MDA as a Minnesota Water Quality Certified Farm
On Tuesday, Aug. 22, the Worth Family Farm in Lincoln County was certified by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as a Minnesota Water Quality Certified Farm, said Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne). This farm is operated…
Student test scores show literacy, math skills flatlined while school funding soared
ST. PAUL – Senate Republicans responded to flatlined student test scores released this morning. Results show just 50% of students can read and 45% are proficient in math across the state. That’s a drop of about 10%…
Gruenhagen: Follow climate data, not alarmism
Friends and neighbors – Climate Change alarmism is everywhere we turn. Thankfully in the sea of fear and hysteria, there are still individuals who let the data guide their views. One of those individuals is…
Groundbreaking begins Limmer’s bill to complete Hwy 610
ST. PAUL – Today Senator Warren Limmer helped break ground for final portion of the Highway 610 extension project connecting 610 with Interstate 94. After more than 50 years of planning and 30 years of…
Howe celebrates critical funding for local nursing homes
Nursing homes across the state are seeing the result of the legislative session as funding fought for by Senate Republicans is finally reaching facilities. Last Session, Senate Republicans fought for a $300 million deal to…
Supporting Nursing Homes
Minnesota nursing homes have been facing a terrible crisis over the last few years. Inflation coupled with delayed government payments for services has created the perfect storm for trouble. This led to staffing shortages, which…
Kreun celebrates critical funding for local nursing homes
Nursing homes across the state are seeing the result of the legislative session as funding fought for by Senate Republicans is finally reaching facilities. Last Session, Senate Republicans fought for a $300 million deal to…
Pratt celebrates critical funding for local nursing homes
Nursing homes across the state are seeing the result of the legislative session as funding fought for by Senate Republicans is finally reaching facilities. Last Session, Senate Republicans fought for a $300 million deal to…
Koran: Congratulations to Our Local Farms!
Friends and Neighbors,Minnesota has a long agricultural tradition. We are blessed with fertile soil and a climate well-suited for agriculture. We also have an amazing legacy of family farms – over 85% of farms here…
Eichorn: Emergency aid flowing to nursing homes!
Friends and neighbors, The emergency nursing home assistance that Republicans secured at the end of session is finally being distributed to facilities throughout the state. Nursing homes across Minnesota are in desperate circumstances. Around 50…
Gruenhagen: Emergency aid flowing to our nursing homes!
Friends and neighbors – I’m glad to report emergency assistance is finally flowing to nursing homes in our area. Senate Republicans delivered this funding in an end-of-session agreement after Democrats had resisted nursing home aid…
Senator Westrom joins the Senate Capital Investment Committee to learn about the City of Carlos Fire Department’s proposed new fire station
— On Tuesday, Aug. 15, State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) joined members of the Senate Capital Investment Committee to learn more about the City of Carlos Fire Department’s proposal for a new fire station. The group…
Senator Westrom joins the Senate Capital Investment Committee to learn more about Freeport’s I-94 interchange reconstruction proposal
On Tuesday, Aug. 15, State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) joined members of the Senate Capital Investment Committee to learn more about the City of Freeport’s I-94 interchange reconstruction proposal. The group visited Freeport as part…
Senator Julia Coleman recognized by Chanhassen City Council
On Monday, Aug. 14, the Chanhassen City Council recognized Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) for her efforts to advance the City’s legislative agenda this year. This includes her work to secure the construction sales tax exemptionand the local option sales…
Senate Capital Investment Committee tours Alex Tech to learn about proposed Transportation Center construction project
On Tuesday, Aug. 15, State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and other members of the Senate Capital Investment Committee visited Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) to learn about the College’s proposed Transportation Center construction project. The…