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July 19, 2022

Chamberlain: The Great Mystery of the End of the 2022 Legislative Session

Apparently there is a lot of confusion about how the 2022 session ended, specifically surrounding K-12 education. As chair of the Senate’s education committee, I can help clear the air. There are some people with…

July 19, 2022

Jasinski: Clearing up confusion on the new THC law

Friends and neighbors, Almost everywhere I go, I am being asked why Minnesota just legalized marijuana. There seems to be a lot of confusion and misinformation floating around about what the new law actually does,…

July 18, 2022

Draheim honored with Housing Leadership Award for work on affordable housing in Minnesota

Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) has been honored as a recipient of Housing First Minnesota’s 2022 Housing Leadership Award. This honor recognizes legislators who worked to promote housing affordability and homeownership during the 2022 legislative…

July 13, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Friends and neighbors, Being accused and charged with a crime is no light matter. But imagine if the judge allowed your trial to drag on for months, or that you were not allowed to…

July 12, 2022

Miller legislative update: Mental health

Greetings from the district, Mental health is one of the most pressing issues facing our state and country. It was a worsening crisis even prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, but school closures, business closures, remote…

July 10, 2022

Sen. Chamberlain condemns racist activity reported in Lino Lakes

On Saturday morning, several residents of Lino Lakes woke up to racist activity in their neighborhoods. Residents reported finding baggies containing white rice along with a racist message attached. The activity has been reported to…

July 8, 2022

Jasinski: Firefighter family scholarships available, mental health bill signed!

Firefighter family scholarships available, mental health bill signed! By: Senator John Jasinski Friends and neighbors, As you already know, one of my top priorities is public safety and showing support for the brave men and…

July 8, 2022

Draheim: GOP made many offers to Walz, DFL

Note: this column ran recently in the Mankato Free Press In the first paragraph of a recent editorial titled “GOP rejection of special session hurts outstate,” the Free Press asked “legislators of good faith” if…

July 8, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Friends and neighbors, Imagine that you are accused of a crime, and it falls to you to prove that you did not commit it. Or if your city government seized your home and property…

July 8, 2022

Senator Limmer announces post-9/11 Veteran resources

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) today released the following statement on the opening of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus application. Service bonuses are available for eligible Veterans who served from Sep.…

July 5, 2022

Miller: Democrats turn a blind eye to violent crime

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller released the following statement responding to House DFL Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and others remaining silent on the violence and chaos in Minneapolis last night. “Today,…

June 30, 2022

Sen. Nelson: Applications for farmer emergency drought relief due July 6

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today reminded residents of Olmsted County that the application window for emergency drought relief will close on July 6. The emergency drought relief package was approved by the Minnesota…

June 29, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Friends and neighbors, Last week, I wrote about the right to be free from quartering troops in one’s home that is protected by the Third Amendment. This week, I will discuss the Fourth Amendment’s protections…

June 29, 2022

Abeler highlights lack of funding for nursing and group home crisis in Walz LCRC proposals

Senator Jim Abeler (R- Anoka), Chair of the Human Services Reform Committee, released the following statement regarding Gov. Walz’s most recent LCRC funding request: “I am supportive of the homeless funding proposals for Ramsey and…

June 29, 2022

Senator Justin Eichorn’s statement on U.S. Steel’s plan to invest $150 million on Iron Range

Statement from Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) on U.S. Steel’s plan to build a $150 million DR-grade pellet production system on the Iron Range: “This is great news for the Iron Range and all of…

June 29, 2022

Senator Torrey Westrom’s statement on Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision

Statement from Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) on the United States Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs case: “I firmly believe every human life is worth protecting,” Westrom said. “Last week’s ruling by the Supreme Court was a…

June 24, 2022

Pratt Statement on Dobbs decision from Supreme Court

Statement from Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) on the United States Supreme Court decision on the Dobbs case: “Today the Supreme Court made a significant ruling that strikes down the over-reaching terms of Roe v.…

June 24, 2022

Senator Michelle Benson’s statement on Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision

Statement from Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) on the United States Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs case: “Today’s Supreme Court decision amplifies Minnesota’s responsibility to protect the unborn and support all mothers,” Benson said.…

June 24, 2022

Senator Justin Eichorn’s statement on Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision

Grand Rapids, MN – Statement from Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) on the United States Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs case: “Today’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court is a huge victory for the…

June 24, 2022

Senator Andrew Mathews statement on Dobbs decision from SCOTUS

Statement from Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) on the United States Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs case: “I’ve been saying for years that I would see the end of Roe vs. Wade in my lifetime,…