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July 27, 2021

Senate Republicans Slam DFL Public Safety Policies After BCA Reports Huge Increase of Violent Crime, Arson, Theft, and Assaults on Law Enforcement

ST. PAUL, MN – Today the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released its annual crime report showing a dramatic increase in crime against citizens and law enforcement. The report highlights the increase in criminal activity between 2019 and 2020…

July 27, 2021

Senator Jasinski: New budget will jumpstart the economy and support taxpayers

New budget will jumpstart the economy and support taxpayers By: Senator John Jasinski The last year and a half has been incredibly challenging for many Minnesotans. The governor’s response to Covid-19 included blanket closures of…

July 27, 2021

Senator Rarick’s Energy Conservation and Optimization Act Signed Into Law

On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz held a ceremonial bill signing for Senator Jason Rarick’s (R-Pine City) bipartisan Energy Conservation and Optimization Act (ECO). The energy-focused legislation expands Minnesota’s existing Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) to increase…

July 26, 2021

Legislative Update from Senator Jeff Howe

Congratulations Rebekah LeinenCongratulations to Sartell resident Rebekah Leinen. She received her St Cloud Apollo High School diploma. You put in extra time and effort to make this happen, and I want to congratulate you on…

July 26, 2021

Senate Republicans Warn 2022 Preliminary Health Insurance Rates Necessitate Reinsurance Extension

Senate Republicans warned the 2022 preliminary health insurance rate increases demonstrate a clear need for a continued reinsurance program to provide stability in the individual market. The largest preliminary increases proposed were from UCare at 13.2 %,…

July 26, 2021

Senate Republicans Warn 2022 Preliminary Health Insurance Rates Necessitate Reinsurance Extension

ST. PAUL, MN –Senate Republicans warned the 2022 preliminary health insurance rate increases demonstrate a clear need for a continued reinsurance program to provide stability in the individual market. The largest preliminary increases proposed were from…

July 26, 2021

Gazelka: CA Car Standards are More One-Man Rule

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) released the following statement on Gov. Walz’s “celebration” of forcing California Car Standards on Minnesotans: “I’m not surprised Governor Walz continues to issue mandates after the…

July 22, 2021

Senator Gene Dornink: One bill, one vote

Now that session is over, I wanted to talk about one of the things I ran on, “One bill, one vote.” I got an in-depth look at the system this year and now more than…

July 20, 2021

Chamberlain: A formula for education success is S.I.M.P.L.E.

A formula for education success is S.I.M.P.L.E. By: Senator Roger Chamberlain The largest single component of the state budget is the education of our kids. It is also arguably one of the most important responsibilities…

July 20, 2021

Chamberlain: These were the top successes of the recent legislative session

First published in Press Pubs newspapers. By: Senator Roger Chamberlain What do you think were the top successes of the recent legislative session? Back in December, I said my agenda for the year was focused…

July 20, 2021

Sen. Rosen: Senate Republicans protected Minnesotans this session

By: Senator Julie Rosen The Minnesota legislature is, in theory, a part-time one. But thanks to Gov. Walz’s ironclad grip on emergency powers, we have effectively been in a perma-session since the beginning of 2020.…

July 20, 2021

Gazelka: PolyMet delay means dependence on foreign materials, questionable labor, problematic human rights

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka released the following statement on the Court’s decision to send PolyMet’s air permit back for review by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: “Another delay for PolyMet just means…

July 20, 2021

Airport Infrastructure Renewal (AIR) Program Request for Applications

July 19, 2021 Airport Infrastructure Renewal (AIR) Program The Airport Infrastructure Renewal (AIR) grant program is created to provide grants to counties, airport authorities, or cities to keep or enhance jobs in the area, increase…

July 20, 2021

Senator David Senjem’s E-Newsletter Update

Dear Friends, The 2021 legislative special session officially ended July 7, 2021. This past year has been incredibly difficult for all Minnesotans, but finally, we can see light at the end of the tunnel. As…

July 19, 2021

Senator Miller and Representative Davids encourage Rawlings Sporting Goods and Major League Baseball to reconsider closing Miken Sports plant in Caledonia

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) today issued the following statement regarding the decision by Rawlings Sporting Goods and its owners, including Major League Baseball and a private equity group, to close…

July 17, 2021

Gazelka Offers Prayers and Encouragement from Senate for Tomassoni Following ALS Diagnosis

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) issued the following statement regarding Sen. David Tomassoni’s ALS diagnosis: “Senator David Tomassoni is one of the most beloved members of the…

July 15, 2021

Senator Ruud Appointed to Midwestern Legislative Conference Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee—Represents Minnesota at National Conference

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) was appointed to the Midwestern Legislative Conference Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for their 75th annual meeting, which was held in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Committee meeting took place…

July 15, 2021

GOP responds to anti-Line 3 rally

ST. PAUL — In response to today’s anti-Line 3 rally which featured multiple Metro Democrat legislators, members of the Senate and House GOP issued the following joint statement. “Once again we have Metro area legislators…

July 14, 2021

Benson Responds to OLA Report of Vault Health Contract

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Michelle Benson (R-Ham Lake) released the following statement on the Office of Legislative Auditor’s review of the emergency state contract with two companies, Vault and IBX, to conduct COVID-19 testing: “This…

July 14, 2021

Gazelka: Surplus collections are a reminder that government doesn’t need more from taxpayers

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka released the following statement on yesterday’s announcement of a $2.684 billion government surplus (11.2%) due to more than expected from all major tax receipts: “Yesterday’s surplus collection is no surprise given the…