Newman: We will audit Southwest Light Rail

Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) issued this statement following reports that the Southwest Light Rail line will take three extra years and cost hundreds of millions more than expected.  “Southwest Light Rail is a…
Senator Jim Abeler

Abeler: Bring on the ‘right to live’ debate

Who decides when someone is worth saving?  Originally Published in the Star Tribune by Senators Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) and John Hoffman (DFL-Champlin) When resources are scarce, who gets to decide who lives and who dies?…

Municipal utilities present Sen. Rarick Public Service Award

The Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) has presented Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) with a Public Service Award. Sen. Rarick was instrumental in the passage of the Energy Conservation and Optimization ACT (ECO) of 2021,…

Senate GOP Announces Session Priorities

Get Minnesota on the Right Track  ST. PAUL, MN –Today Senate Republicans held a press conference to announce session priorities to get Minnesota on the Right Track. Their focus this session will be on affording…