News – Page 14 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

June 5, 2024

Local legislators to host EMS Town Hall in Elbow Lake on Monday, June 10

WHO: State Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) and State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) WHAT: Rep. Backer and Sen. Rasmusson invite constituents to learn more about the $30 million aid package for rural emergency medical services (EMS)…

June 5, 2024

Miller: Senate passes EMS aid package with unanimous support

In the final days of the 2024 legislative session, the Minnesota Senate passed a $30 million aid package for rural emergency medical services (EMS) with unanimous support. The bill provides $24 million in emergency aid…

June 4, 2024

Nelson: End of session update

Friends, As the two-year biennium comes to a close, I am at a loss for words. I have been in the House and the Senate. I have been in the majority and the minority. I’ve…

June 4, 2024

Nelson: A permanent reminder of selfless sacrifice

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON Note: This column was originally published in the Dodge County Independent. Memorial Day weekend held special meaning for the community of Byron this year with the long-awaited dedication of the Byron…

June 3, 2024

Eroding Second Amendment Rights

I want to call attention to something that Democrats passed by shoving it into their last-minute megabus bill – a provision that further erodes at Second Amendment Constitutional Rights: making guns with binary triggers illegal…

May 31, 2024

Drazkowski: Democrats pushing Minnesota to the brink

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI Friends and neighbors, Over the last two years, Minnesota’s Democrat-controlled government has pushed Minnesota to the absolute brink. 2023 was their first year with complete control of the legislature and governor’s…

May 31, 2024

Jasinski: A frustrating end to the 2024 legislative session

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI As we draw the 2024 legislative session to a close, I am deeply disappointed and concerned about the direction our legislative process has gone under Democrat one-party control. The last two…

May 31, 2024

Gruenhagen: DFL chair conveniently calls on Mitchell to resign after passing extreme agenda

Friends and neighbors, Like you, I was not at all surprised to see DFL Chair Ken Martin finally call for Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s resignation now that the 2024 legislative session has concluded. This is exactly…

May 31, 2024

LUCERO: DEMOCRATS ABANDON DEMOCRACY

DEMOCRATS ABANDON DEMOCRACY By: SENATOR ERIC LUCERO The 2024 Legislature officially gaveled out last Sunday night. It continues to be my humble honor serving our great community by representing the values and priorities of our…

May 31, 2024

Draheim: A sad end to the most partisan legislature in history

By: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM As the curtain falls on the 2024 legislative session, I find myself deeply saddened and even disturbed by the actions taken by the Democrat majorities in the legislature. Their approach to…

May 30, 2024

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson statement on the death of Minneapolis Police Officer

“I am deeply sorry for another tragic loss of a police officer. The officer’s family, along with the Minneapolis Police Department, are in my prayers as they mourn. I am praying for the full recovery…

May 30, 2024

Senator Dornink: A reflection on the meaning of service

Friends and neighbors, Memorial Day recently passed, and I want to start off by acknowledging all the brave men and women who have served, who are currently serving, and those who sacrificed their lives for…

May 30, 2024

Eichorn Calls Out IRRR For Ignoring Board Guidance; Spending Tax Dollars On New Cannabis Facility

Today Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) expressed disappointment in the Tuesday decision to override Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (IRRR) Advisory Board’s vote against a $2.5 million loan for a tribal cannabis facility. “I am…

May 30, 2024

Gruenhagen: Follow climate science, not alarmism

Friends and neighbors, During a recent debate on a comprehensive energy bill, I gave a speech on the Senate floor expressing my concerns about the misguided push toward unreliable solar and wind energy sources. Our…

May 30, 2024

Lieske: Condemn Democrats’ cynical power politics

Friends and neighbors, On Thursday, Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin called for Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell to resign. The timing comes as no surprise. This is exactly what we expected from the Democrats –…

May 30, 2024

Senator Bill Weber: Democrats silence half of Minnesota

Friends and neighbors, As the 2024 legislative session drew to a close on May 20th, the lack of transparency and bipartisanship troubled me. In my 12 years as your state senator, I have never seen…

May 30, 2024

Senator Limmer Statement on shooting death of Minneapolis Police Officer

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) released the following statement on the death of Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, a resident of Maple Grove: “I am deeply grieved by the loss of Police Officer Jamal Mitchell.…

May 30, 2024

Democrats’ shameless pursuit of power is not what Minnesotans deserve

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following response to DFL Chair Ken Martin’s statement calling for Sen. Nicole Mitchell to resign: “Without new evidence or information in the accusations against…

May 29, 2024

“Isaac’s Voice”: New Law Ensures Protection Order Notifications to Safeguard Minnesota Families

Senator Andrew Lang’s (R-Olivia) bill, “Isaac’s Voice,” has been signed into law. The bill language was included in the Judiciary and Public Safety Conference Committee Report. It requires the court to inform the parent or…

May 29, 2024

Howe shares concerns over eliminated provisions: no cannabis education funding, lack of public safety support

During the end of session, Senate Democrats brought forward multiple pieces of unvetted legislation in a last-ditch effort to get partisan legislation to the finish line. A number of provisions in these bills had previously…