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December 4, 2024

Kreun responds to Budget Forecast showing reckless spending leading to long-term $5.1 billion deficit

Today the state released the December budget forecast, showing a $616 million surplus at the end of 2026, which is $1.1 billion less than anticipated, and a long-term budget deficit projected to be $5.1 billion…

December 4, 2024

Democrat ‘spend more tax more’ budgeting leads to future $5.1 billion deficit

Today the state released the December budget forecast, showing Democrat tax increases lead to a meager $616 million surplus at the end of 2026 and a massive $5.1 billion deficit by 2029. The forecast numbers do not account for any…

December 3, 2024

Gruenhagen: Former Democrat operative: “The jig is up” on gender identity

Friends and neighbors, Let me start by saying I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I wanted to draw your attention to an important interview Liz Collin conducted with a now ex-Democrat operative about…

December 3, 2024

Draheim: A missed opportunity to help Minnesota’s small towns

By: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM One of the most underreported outcomes of the November elections is the impact of the constitutional amendment extending the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Extending the amendment was sold…

November 25, 2024

Draz: 2024 elections mark a turning point for Minnesota

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI Friends and Neighbors, The 2024 election reshaped Minnesota’s political landscape, leaving us with a state government on the edge of change. While Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly carried Minnesota with fewer…

November 25, 2024

Jasinski: Proud to serve as Deputy Republican Leader again

Friends and neighbors, I’m honored to have been reappointed as Deputy Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus. I have held this role for the past two years, and I’m grateful to continue. Leadership isn’t about…

November 25, 2024

Jasinski: Congratulations to the Wanamingo Fire Department!

Friends and neighbors, I’m excited to congratulate the Wanamingo Fire Department on receiving a $10,000 grant from State Farm’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. This grant, awarded in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council,…

November 25, 2024

Senator Jasinski Receives Legislator Award from Transportation Alliance

Senator John Jasinski was recognized by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, a statewide coalition of organizations advocating for safe and effective transportation, for his work championing improvements to roads and bridges in Minnesota. Senator Jasinski received…

November 25, 2024

Jasinski named Deputy Senate Republican Leader once again

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) has been reappointed by Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) to serve as Deputy Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus, continuing a role Senator Jasinski has been…

November 25, 2024

Senator Anderson: A time to reflect on our many blessings

Friends and neighbors, Happy Thanksgiving! We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget to pause and appreciate the many blessings we have. Thanksgiving offers the perfect opportunity to…

November 22, 2024

Eichorn Celebrates State Grant Supporting Grand Rapids’ ElderCircle

Today Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) celebrated the recent announcement of a $295,000 Live Well at Home state grant to Grand Rapids’ ElderCircle. The Live Well at Home grant will provide support to aging Minnesotans…

November 20, 2024

Senator Rasmusson honored with 2024 Legislative Champion award by the Minnesota Association of Small Cities

The Minnesota Association of Small Cities (MAOSC) recently honored State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) with its 2024 Legislative Champion Award for his exemplary work on behalf of small cities. This award is given each…

November 20, 2024

Senator Rasmusson: Connecting all Minnesotans to quality mental health services

The mental health crisis is something that I hear about every day. Here in Minnesota, like in much of the United States, we are facing significant challenges when it comes to mental health, particularly in…

November 20, 2024

Senator Gary Dahms elected assistant Senate Republican leader

Minnesota Senate Republicans recently elected their leadership team to guide the caucus during the upcoming 2025 ‒ 2026 legislative session. State Senator Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls) was chosen by his colleagues to serve…

November 18, 2024

Lang Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) announced recently he was awarded the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award from the nation’s leading small business organization, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Our small businesses in Minnesota…

November 15, 2024

Senator Nelson congratulates Kasson Fire Department on receiving State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Grant

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson today extended her enthusiastic congratulations to the Kasson Fire Department on being awarded a $10,000 grant through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. This grant, made possible by…

November 15, 2024

Draheim honored with NAMI’s Legislator of the Year Award

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presented Senator Rich Draheim (Madison Lake) with The Legislator of the Year Award at its annual conference on November 9th at Saint Paul RiverCentre. The Legislator of the…

November 15, 2024

Lieske: Election results: A return to bipartisanship, finally

By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE The dust has finally settled on the 2024 elections, and I’m sure you’re as relieved as I am not to see ads popping up on every screen and corner. There has…

November 13, 2024

Senator Rasmusson named assistant Senate Republican leader

Minnesota Senate Republicans recently elected their leadership team to guide the caucus during the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was named assistant Senate Republican leader, while Senator Mark Johnson (R-East…