Limmer: Commission Postpones Controversial Sentencing Reduction Proposal

After unprecedented outcry and opposition from Minnesotans, law enforcement groups, and legislators, the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission (MSGC) voted Thursday, Jan. 13, to postpone action on a controversial proposal to reduce sentences for repeat criminals.…

Senator Julia Coleman announces Virtual Town Hall

Senator Julia Coleman announced a pre-legislative session virtual town hall for Monday, Jan. 24, from noon to approximately 1 p.m. Carver County Representatives Greg Boe and Jim Nash will also be participating. The virtual town…
Senator Mike Goggin

Goggin: a preview of the upcoming session

Friends and neighbors, In my last column, I provided a preview of what we were expecting to learn from the state’s upcoming budget forecast on December 7th. This forecast serves as a guide for legislation…

Senate Republicans Release Redistricting Maps

ST. PAUL, MN –  Today Senate Republicans released their proposed maps for the redistricting process. Based on non-partisan metric scores the Senate GOP maps meet or beat House DFL maps in Minority Opportunity District, political subdivisions…

Highway 14 a Major Accomplishment in 2021.

I think it would be safe to say that many who read this have had an encounter while driving along old U.S. Highway 14 that you won’t ever forget. It has been a goal for…

Thank You for your Efforts Last Year

Friends & neighbors, After this trying year, I would like to look back on 2021 and thank the hard-working people in our community. First, I would like to thank all the small business owners who…

Kiffmeyer: Merry Christmas!

Friends and neighbors, After a couple of years of difficulty, Christmas in 2021 will resemble Christmases of old for the vast majority of us. We are once again gathering with our families, seeing our loved…

Coleman Named Vice-Chair of Senate Tax Committee

Minnesota Senate Republicans announced that Senator Julia Coleman (R-Chanhassen) will become the Vice-Chair of the Senate Tax Committee during the 2022 legislative session. Senator Coleman served as a regular member of the committee during the…

Legislative Update from Senator Ruud

Greetings District 10! MN Association of Soil Water Conservation District’s Legislator of the Year AwardFor her extensive and significant efforts to support SWCDs at the Legislature, the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts…