Rarick

An Environment Policy Bill That Falls Short

A few weeks ago, Senate Democrats brought an Environment Policy bill to the floor that mainly focused on several technical changes but failed to address many issues affecting folks across the state. One big issue remains unaddressed in…

Senator Gary Dahms honors local Century Farms

Senator Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls) today congratulated Minnesota family farms, including the 10 Century Farms in Senate District 15, that have been recognized as Century Farms and Sesquicentennial Farms by the Minnesota State…
Kreun

Elections Policy bill fails to maintain transparency

Last week the Minnesota Senate passed a hyper-partisan Elections Policy Omnibus bill that adds costly burdens to local governments, reduces community representation in local elections, and fails to deliver integrity and transparency to Minnesota’s elections.   One concerning…

Sen. Johnson calls for Sen. Mitchell’s resignation

ST. PAUL – This morning the Becker County Attorney released the criminal complaint detailing probable cause in the arrest of Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D-Woodbury). Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement: “I…

Koran Update: Elections Policy Omnibus Bill & More

Friends and Neighbors, Last week was a big week on the Senate floor.  Not only did we cover an insurance bill for public employees and the Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act, we also voted on…

Support Zumbro regional wastewater project in bonding bill

By: State Senator Steve Drazkowski; State Senator John Jasinski; Representative Pam Altendorf; Representative Brian Daniels; Representative Steve Jacob   To the editor:  The Minnesota Legislature has an opportunity to make significant investments in water and…
Mark Johnson

Sen. Johnson’s statement on Sen. Mitchell’s arrest

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement on reports of Senator Nicole Mitchell’s (D-Woodbury) arrest in Detroit Lakes early this morning: “Knowing very few details at this…

Nelson: Protecting religious liberty in Minnesota

NOTE: This column was originally published in the Stewartville Star. By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON   The Minnesota legislature is grappling with a controversial issue that has faith communities concerned about their ability to operate according to…

Gruenhagen: Preventing a squatter crisis in MN

Friends and neighbors,   Many of you have been carefully watching the controversy around squatters and the increasing number of incidents in other states where people unlawfully occupy vacant homes or properties. Often, these squatters claim…

Lieske: Bipartisan support for Minnesota veterans

Friends and neighbors, This week the Senate passed a bipartisan veterans bill that authorizes a new Referral Bonus Program. The program would provide bonuses for referrals that lead to enlistment in the Minnesota National Guard.  …

Lieske: Reviewing Democrat extreme tax increases

Friends and neighbors,  Hope everyone got their taxes filed without any issue by Monday! To mark the occasion of Tax Day, House and Senate Republicans held a press conference to talk about how Democrat single-party…

Addressing Cloquet’s U of M Land Transfer

by Senator Jason Rarick and Representative Jeff Dotseth One issue we’ve been hearing a lot about is the University of Minnesota Forestry Center in Cloquet and the proposed land transfer that would give that land…

Wolves, Water, and Walleye

Last week Senate Democrats brought forward an Environment bill that fails to address important issues that have gone unaddressed for far too long. Discussions around wolves, water, and walleye have been ongoing for years. Unfortunately,…