A Solution to the SRO Issue

Last year, the Education Omnibus bill contained controversial language that fundamentally changed the way School Resource Officers (SROs) were able to operate on school grounds. It caused a lot of concern for schools and law…
Wesenberg

Creating a Zero Tax Bracket

I’ve authored an important bill that I want people to be aware of. As we know, families are struggling with inflation – costs everywhere keep rising, and instead of addressing those concerns, policies keep getting…

Jasinski: A back-door gas tax increase on Minnesotans?

Friends and neighbors, The Senate Transportation Committee recently held a hearing on a controversial new bill that would adopt so-called “Clean Transportation Fuel Standards” in Minnesota.  In layman’s terms, this legislation would grant the Minnesota…

Eichorn: SRO repair is done!

Friends, On Thursday, I voted to repair the damage done by the misguided school resource officer law Democrats passed last year. In 2023, the Democrat majority rammed through a law that prevented SROs from doing…

Gruenhagen: Religious freedom under direct attack in MN

Friends and neighbors, Religious organizations in Minnesota have long had the right to hire individuals who follow the beliefs and teachings of their faith. That right came under attack by Democrats in the House of…
Utke

An Update on the Direction of Session

We are one month into session and though the start was a little slow, a number of bad issues have continued to pop up every week. Many of the worst ideas are moving in the…
Kreun

SRO Bill supported by law enforcement passes with bipartisan support

Continuing the theme of “repairing” last year’s legislation, the Minnesota Senate today passed a bill to provide clarity on the expectations for School Resource Officers (SROs) and how they operate in schools. This bill comes in response to nearly…
Howe

SRO “fix” passes with bipartisan support

Continuing the theme of “repairing” last year’s legislation, the Minnesota Senate today passed a bill to provide clarity on the expectations for School Resource Officers (SROs) and how they operate in schools. This bill comes in…