By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE The dust has finally settled on the 2024 elections, and I’m sure you’re as relieved as I am not to see ads popping up on every screen and corner. There has…
Minnesota Senate Republicans recently elected their leadership team to guide the caucus during the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was named assistant Senate Republican leader, while Senator Mark Johnson (R-East…
State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) recently toured the newly constructed Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) facility in Alexandria, located on the shores of Lake Winona. This campus will provide vital residential treatment and recovery…
Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) will once again serve on the Senate Republican leadership team after his colleagues elected him to serve as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator…
Minnesota State Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) will once again serve on the Senate Republican leadership team as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks) will continue his role…
Minnesota State Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) will once again serve on the Senate Republican leadership team after her colleagues elected her to serve as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator Mark Johnson…
Minnesota State Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) will serve on the Senate Republican leadership team after his colleagues elected him to serve as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator Mark Johnson (East Grand…
Today Senate Republicans elected their leadership team to guide the caucus in upcoming biennium. Senator Mark Johnson was re-elected as Minority Leader while Senators Julia Coleman, Gary Dahms, Karin Housley, John Jasinski, and Michael Kreun,…
By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI As I talk to folks around the district, I hear many of the same concerns time and again. So, I’d like to share a few key issues on people’s minds, and…
The Realities of the Policies Passed in Minnesota By Senator Jason Rarick Often when we hear about bills being passed, they are touted as a positive. Throughout the past few years, the Democrat trifecta has…
Friends and neighbors, We often take for granted the many blessings we have as Americans, which is why Veterans Day is so significant. This day allows us to honor the bravery and sacrifices of our…
Friends and neighbors, It’s interesting to see more and more national figures learn about Tim Walz’s terrible track record as our governor. Recently, Nikki Haley ran through the long list of his failures. Regardless of…
By: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM This month I thought I would provide a brief rundown of a few key issues I’ve been hearing about a lot in my conversations with you each day. If there is…
State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today congratulated Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) and Cradle 2 Career on receiving the prestigious 2024 Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award at the community level. The…
By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI During Tim Walz’s tenure as governor of Minnesota, he – and Democrats who have majorities in the House and Senate – have gone to extreme lengths to turn Minnesota into a…
State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today congratulated Rice County Public Health Director Deb Purfeerst on receiving the 2024 Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award for her outstanding contributions to family health across Minnesota.…
Friends and neighbors, This November 5, 2024, is a crucial day for Minnesota voters as we head to the polls for the general election. Participating in this election is not just a right; it is a…
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced that Senate District 9 will receive more than $2.7 million in Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) funds. This initiative is designed to assist cities,…
Friends and neighbors, There is a serious issue affecting thousands of Minnesota seniors right now. Recently, several major healthcare providers in our state – including Avera Health, Essentia Health, North Memorial Health, and Sanford Health…
Friends and neighbors, Minnesota taxpayers are unknowingly funding life-altering procedures on children, and it’s deeply concerning. Between 2019 and 2023, more than $200,000 of your tax dollars was spent on gender-related interventions for minors here: …