May 1, 2024 Memos
Members of the Press: Please see the attached letter delivered to Sen. Murphy this morning. Read the letter During yesterday’s floor debate, Senator Murphy was asked whether Senator Mitchell is a member of the Democrat…
Senate unanimously passes Farnsworth bill naming ‘Tomassoni Cross Range Way’
Today the Minnesota Senate passed SF 3881, a bill that renames portions of US Highway 169 from Marble to Mountain Iron the Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway. The bill was authored by Sen. Robert Farnsworth…
Drazkowski Video Release: Senate Democrats continue to cover for Senator Mitchell
Minnesota State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) spoke Tuesday in support of a Senate Republican motion that would make it the formal position of the Senate that Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell should resign in the wake…
Draheim: Democrats push more gun control bills
Friends and neighbors, On April 18, the Senate Finance Committee debated two highly contentious gun control bills that seek to introduce new penalties and restrictions on gun ownership. These proposals largely target law-abiding gun owners…
Housley motion requests Senate Secretary to prepare formal request for Sen. Mitchell’s resignation
Today Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) filed a motion on the Senate floor in response to the felony committed by Senator Nicole Mitchell last Monday. The motion asked that “The Secretary of the Senate, on behalf…
Statement from Senator Lieske on Democrat facing felony charge casting deciding votes
The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a supplemental Jobs finance bill under a cloud of controversy, with the deciding vote cast by Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell who is currently charged with felony first degree burglary…
Gruenhagen: Sen. Mitchell casts tiebreaking votes while facing felony charge and ethics investigation
Friends and neighbors, I have a troubling update on the controversy surrounding Senator Nicole Mitchell, the Democrat who is charged with felony first degree burglary and who is the subject of a pending ethics investigation. …
Senator Bill Weber congratulates local 2024 Century Farms
Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) today congratulated Minnesota family farms, including the five Century Farms in Senate District 21, that have been recognized as Century Farms and Sesquicentennial Farms by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau. This…
Human Services finance omnibus supports Minnesota’s most vulnerable individuals, represents the committee’s bipartisan work
With strong bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate today approved a Human Services finance omnibus bill that represents the collaboration of members across the aisle. This legislation contains key provisions to increase the quality of care…
Eichorn Joins GOP Letter of Dissent as Senate Democrats Refuse to Hold Mitchell Accountable
On Monday, Senator Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) joined Senate Republicans in a formal dissent against the vote on the Jobs and Economic Development Finance Omnibus bill after Senator Nicole Mitchell (D-Woodbury) cast the deciding vote amidst…
Senator Farnsworth votes to uphold integrity of the Senate and not allow members to vote under felony charges
The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a supplemental Jobs finance bill under a cloud of controversy, with the tie-breaking vote cast by a Senator Nicole Mitchell (D-Woodbury), a first-term Democrat who is currently charged with felony first…
Nelson motion would prevent Senators charged with violent crimes from voting on Senate business
State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) made a motion on the Senate Floor today to safeguard the integrity of the Minnesota Senate. Sen. Nelson’s motion would have prohibited any Senator charged with a violent crime from…
Koran Update: Legislative Auditor Report, Letter to Attorney General
Friends and Neighbors, Last week began as most do during this time of the year in the legislature. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances have put a halt on proceedings until more is learned. While I am prepared…
Senator Rasmusson: Kassidy Papon named District 9 winner of annual Senate art competition
Last fall, the Minnesota Senate invited K-12 students throughout the state to submit photos or drawings that highlight life in their community. One artwork per Senate District was recently chosen to hang in the Minnesota…
Sen. Lucero Makes Motion for Immediate Investigation into Democrat Senator Charged With Felony Burglary
Sen. Lucero Makes Motion for Immediate Investigation into Democrat Senator Charged With Felony Burglary Sen. Mitchell Continues to Vote Under Ethical Cloud In an urgent step to uphold the ethical standards of public office,…
Jasinski: Wastewater operations training program deserves support, but deciding vote by Democrat Senator charged with felony calls integrity of session into question
Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) took a principled stand against the Senate’s supplemental jobs funding bill Monday, despite having authored a key provision in the bill. Senator Jasinski voted against the bill over concerns…
Kreun bill updates Uniform Commercial Code – encourages economic growth and success
Today with bipartisan support the Senate passed legislation authored by Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) that amends and updates the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). This bill provides revisions to the UCC to accommodate emerging technologies. Originally created in…
Draheim: Senate Democrats ignore ethics investigations and criminal charges, press ahead with partisan agenda
The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a supplemental Jobs finance bill under a cloud of controversy, with the tiebreaking vote cast by Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell who is currently charged with felony first degree burglary…
Sen. Johnson says Mitchell’s removal from committees is not enough
This morning, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy said she unilaterally removed Sen. Nicole Mitchell from her Senate Committees duties and from future Democrat caucus meetings. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson released the following statement: “Removing…
Senator Dornink congratulates local 2024 Century Farms
Senator Gene Dornink (R-Brownsdale) today congratulated Minnesota family farms, including the seven Century Farms in Senate District 23, that have been recognized as Century Farms and Sesquicentennial Farms by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau. This…