News – Minnesota Senate Republicans

April 2, 2025

PFA awards $7 million to City of Henning to upgrade aging water treatment facility

State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) announced today that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) has approved more than $7 million in funding for two critical water infrastructure improvement projects in the City of Henning.…

April 1, 2025

Senator Warren Limmer Advances Violent Crime Enforcement Teams Bill

One person each day dies from fentanyl in Hennepin County. Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) recently presented Senate File 2228, a bill that provides a one-time appropriation of $3.5 million to support Minnesota’s Violent Crime…

April 1, 2025

Senator Bruce Anderson: Honoring our Vietnam War Veterans

Friends and neighbors, On Saturday, we observed National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a time to honor those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. This date marks the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from…

March 31, 2025

Nelson: Senate Democrat budget framework represents misplaced priorities, fails to put Minnesotans First

Minnesota Senate Democrats on Friday announced their 2025 budget “targets,” which outline the amount they intend to spend or cut from each budget area. Their proposal cuts spending on health and human services, environment, energy, and…

March 31, 2025

Lieske: Gov. Walz proposes steep nursing home cuts

Friends and neighbors, You might remember that two years ago, my Republican colleagues in the Senate and I secured a $300 million rescue package for Minnesota’s nursing homes. It was one of the most important…

March 28, 2025

Senate Democrat targets fail to put Minnesotans First

Today Senate Democrats released their budget “targets,” which outline the amount to spend or cut from each budget area. Their proposal cuts health and human services, environment, energy, and transportation spending, and sets up future…

March 27, 2025

Sen. Miller’s bill to add MLD to Minnesota’s Newborn Screening List receives first hearing

Watch the hearing A bipartisan bill (SF 1494) authored by Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) to add Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) to the state’s newborn screening list received its first hearing in the Senate’s Health…

March 27, 2025

Jasinski: Cutting waste in transportation to protect your tax dollars

BY: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Minnesotans work hard, and they deserve a government that spends their money wisely. We haven’t seen much of that over the last two years, but we have an opportunity to reverse…

March 27, 2025

Jasinski: Walz budget includes major local nursing home cuts

BY: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Governor Walz’s new budget proposal takes Minnesota in the wrong direction. His plan includes devastating cuts to nursing homes and long-term care facilities, a choice that will hurt vulnerable Minnesotans the…

March 27, 2025

Gruenhagen: Gov. Walz proposed big cuts to local nursing homes

Friends and neighbors, Governor Walz’s budget proposal for 2025 includes deep cuts to nursing homes and long-term care facilities, putting some of our most vulnerable residents at risk. If his budget were enacted, these cuts…

March 27, 2025

Drazkowski: Walz budget proposal: it is a tax hike, not a tax cut

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI The governor’s 2025 tax proposal came before the Senate Taxes Committee on March 25, and I want to be clear about one thing: despite what the governor is saying, this is…

March 27, 2025

Governor Walz proposes over $21 million in cuts to Senate District 21 nursing homes

At the beginning of March, the Minnesota Legislature learned that the state is projected to face a nearly $6 billion budget deficit for the 2028–2029 biennium. In response, Governor Tim Walz proposed a budget that…

March 27, 2025

Senator Westrom: Cut waste and fraud, put Minnesota taxpayers first

Friends and Neighbors, With a looming $6 billion deficit, we need to get Minnesota’s finances in shape. Based on the recent budgets proposed by Governor Walz and Democrats, they believe the solution is to increase taxes and cut essential…

March 27, 2025

Howe bill increases surcharge for EVs – ensures every driver pays their fair share towards roads

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) has authored legislation that would increase the surcharge fee on all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, including motorcycles. If enacted, this bill would increase the surcharge for electric vehicles from $75 to…

March 26, 2025

Senator Julia Coleman introduces legislation to remove harmful toxins from menstrual products

Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) has introduced Senate File 376, a bill aimed at protecting Minnesotans’ health by eliminating dangerous toxins—such as arsenic and lead—from menstrual products sold in the state. The legislation would also require…

March 26, 2025

Senator Farnsworth named Chair of IRRR Advisory Board

Senator Robert Farnsworth (R-Hibbing) has been named Chair of the Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) Advisory Board, a key position overseeing economic development and investment in northeastern Minnesota. “I’m honored to serve as Chair…

March 25, 2025

Sen. Rasmusson recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Minnesota Ambulance Association

During the Minnesota Ambulance Association (MAA) Stars of Life Event on March 18, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was recognized as a 2025 Legislator of the Year. This award is presented to members who are…

March 24, 2025

Senate Republicans propose over $600 million in wasteful spending cuts to restore fiscal responsibility to state budget

Senate Republicans have unveiled a plan to cut at least $600 million in wasteful or unnecessary spending identified in the state budget. Republican leaders emphasized that these funds could be better used to support essential…

March 24, 2025

Senate Republicans propose $600 million in budget cuts to eliminate government waste

March 24, 2025

Cutting the Waste and Reassessing Priorities

Cutting the Waste and Reassessing Priorities by Senator Paul Utke It’s no secret that Minnesota’s budget is in bad shape. At the end of last year, we knew we were looking at a $5.1 billion…