Proposals That Fail to Put Minnesotans First
Proposals That Fail to Put Minnesotans First By Senator Jason Rarick As I’m sure many have heard, the Governor has released both his bonding and budget proposals for Minnesota. Though I don’t want to be…
Housley disappointed with vote ending historic power-sharing agreement
Today, minutes after swearing in newly elected Democrat Sen. Doran Clark (Minneapolis), Senate Democrats introduced a resolution to end the Senate power-sharing agreement that had guided the first three weeks of session. Senator Karin Housley…
Senator Dahms Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
The state’s leading small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented Senator Gary Dahms (R – Redwood Falls) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “Now more than ever, Main Street…
Eichorn: Putting Minnesotans First
Friends and neighbors, We just wrapped up the third week of the legislative session, and it’s been moving quickly. Recently, Senate Republicans rolled out our ‘Minnesotans First’ agenda which focuses on helping Minnesotans with the…
Draheim: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee hears bills to strengthen tenant safety
A Minnesota Senate committee on January 30 considered two bills aimed at improving safety for renters and homeowners, including a proposal by Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) to allow landlords to conduct background checks on…
Jasinski: Minnesotans First: Putting your priorities ahead of government’s
By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI For the past two years, the Democrat one-party rule at the Capitol has spent recklessly, raised taxes, and handed out money to political allies — and left working Minnesotans to pick…
Senator Bruce Anderson: Senate Republicans roll out “Minnesotans First” agenda
Friends and neighbors, It’s been a busy week at the Capitol, and notably, my Senate Republican colleagues and I announced our “Minnesotans First” agenda! This agenda aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in…
Housley, Senate Republicans introduce Minnesotans First Agenda
Yesterday Senate Republicans held a press conference to introduce the Minnesotans First agenda for the 2025 session, which aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in government spending, hold government accountable to fraud, keep Minnesotans safe,…
Draheim bill giving tax break to volunteer firefighters and rescue workers heard in Senate Taxes Committee
A bill authored by State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) that would provide a tax break for Minnesota’s volunteer firefighters and rescue workers was heard in the Senate Tax Committee on Thursday. SF 431 would…
Senate Commerce Committee approves Senator Dahms’ reinsurance legislation
On Thursday, the Senate Commerce Committee focused on the successful Minnesota Premium Security Plan, known as “reinsurance” around the Capitol. Reinsurance lowers the cost of the individual market health insurance plans by covering some of…
Senator Weber: Senate Republicans introduce Minnesotans First agenda
On Thursday, Jan. 30, Senate Republicans held a press conference to introduce the Minnesotans First agenda for the 2025 session. The agenda aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in government spending, hold government…
Senator Westrom: It’s time to put Minnesotans first
Friends and neighbors, This week, Senate Republicans rolled out our “Minnesotans First” agenda for the 2025 session. Our agenda is focused on helping Minnesotans with inflationary costs and reining in spending, holding government accountable to…
Senate Republicans introduce Minnesotans First agenda
Today Senate Republicans held a press conference to introduce the Minnesotans First agenda for the 2025 session. The Minnesotans First agenda aims to help Minnesotans with inflationary costs, rein in government spending, hold government accountable to fraud,…
Gruenhagen: President Trump takes action to protect children
Friends and neighbors, Late Tuesday night, we received outstanding news from President Trump: He issued an executive order declaring that federal funds will no longer be used to promote or support transgender surgeries and hormone…
Eichorn champions bill to lift cap on hydroelectric energy
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) presented a bill today in the energy committee to lift the cap on hydroelectric energy sources in Minnesota. The bill aims to unlock additional clean power…
Mathews leads effort to lift nuclear moratorium, renews commitment to increasing clean, reliable energy sources
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton), the Republican chair of the Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee, today led a hearing focused on expanding reliable, clean energy sources in Minnesota. In addition…
Coleman leads informational hearing to review state policy effects on teacher shortages
ST. PAUL, Minn – Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) today led an informational hearing in the Education Policy Committee to review state requirements affecting Minnesota’s teacher supply. The committee heard from several school officials advocating for…
Kreun bill seeks to promote transparency and hold the Attorney General accountable
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee heard legislation chief authored by Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) that brings much-needed transparency to cases handled by the Minnesota Attorney General’s office. The Minnesota Data Practices Act exists to protect “the…
Fraud Failures
Fraud Failures By Senator Jeff Howe Under the Walz Administration, we’ve consistently had new cases of fraud pop up throughout government agencies. It seems like every week, something new is uncovered. It’s just proof that…
Democrats Again Defending Sen. Mitchell
Democrats Again Defending Sen. Mitchell By Senator Steve Green Earlier this week, we once again had a discussion regarding Senator Nicole Mitchell and her place in the Senate. As a reminder, last year on April…