KORAN: 2024 Elections and Committee Update
Dear Friends and Neighbors, While many had the opportunity to take Monday off for the President’s Day holiday, the capitol complex was just as busy as any other day of the week during session. As the…
Eichorn: Democrats pass another tax increase
Friends and neighbors, The Senate took important action on Thursday to begin the process of fixing mistakes that Democrats made during last years rushed, chaotic session. To begin with, last year’s tax bill included a…
Gruenhagen: Pray for the Burnsville first responders
Friends and neighbors, I hope you will all join me in prayer for the three first responders who were murdered in Burnsville over the weekend. It is a tragedy in every sense of the word,…
Gruenhagen: Gov. Walz renews push for Minnesota government-run healthcare
Friends and neighbors, A couple of weeks ago, Gov. Tim Walz’s administration announced a new proposal for a public health insurance option. If you don’t know what this term means, it is pretty simple: it…
DRAHEIM: SRO, tax bill errors need early session fixes
SRO, tax bill errors need early session fixesBy: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM There is a really easy fix for the ongoing SRO issue: we can simply repeal last year’s bad law that caused SROs to be…
NELSON: Strengthening Minnesota’s Ag Economy
Strengthening Minnesota’s Ag Economy By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON As we embark on the 2024 legislative session, it is crucial to shine a spotlight on the agricultural issues that will shape the future of our great…
Drazkowski: We need transparency and accountability in the Minnesota Senate
We need transparency and accountability in the Minnesota Senateby: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI It has been four years since COVID swept through this country. Even though every other emergency restriction has ended, Democrats who are in…
Jasinski bill to train water management operators receives first hearing
A bill authored by Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) proposing $350,000 in funding for water and wastewater operator training programs had its first hearing in the Minnesota Senate on Wednesday. Senate File 3411 would provide a…
Senator Dahms: Democrats renew efforts to legalize assisted suicide in Minnesota
During the 2024 legislative session, Democrat legislators are renewing their efforts to legalize assisted suicide in Minnesota through the ‘End-of-Life Options Act.’ This legislation, House File 1930/Senate File 1813, received a hearing in the House Health…
Senator Bruce Anderson: Cherishing and protecting the value of life
Friends and neighbors, In recent weeks, I have been contacted by members of our community who are very concerned with legislation seeking to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Minnesota. This legislation, HF1930/SF1813, received a hearing in the…
Housley amendment proposes one-time credit to offset federal taxes on rebate checks
Yesterday the Senate voted on a tax corrections bill meant to repair mistakes from the rushed 2023 session that resulted in nearly $365 million in tax increases. The bill addresses changes for individual tax rates…
Senator Limmer kicks off the 2024 legislative session
ST. PAUL – Minnesota State Senator Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) returned to the Capitol this month for the opening of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. “It always feels like a new day when…
Sen. Limmer votes to fix tax bill from last year, continue to advocate for small businesses facing a $15 million tax hike
ST. PAUL – Today Senator Warren Limmer (R- Maple Grove) voted for a tax corrections bill to repair mistakes from the rushed 2023 session that resulted in nearly $365 million in tax increases. The bill…
Senator Farnsworth votes to repair to last years’ broken tax bill
Democrats reject fix to save small businesses $15 million due to date error ST. PAUL – Today the Senate voted on a tax corrections bill to repair mistakes from the rushed 2023 session that resulted…
Senator Dornink: Minnesota cannot afford to be the next sanctuary state
Friends and neighbors, Before the start of session, Democrats held a press conference introducing legislation to make Minnesota a “sanctuary state” for illegal immigrants. During my conversations with members of our community, I haven’t heard from anyone…
Senate Republicans vote for full repair to last years’ broken tax bill
Democrats force higher taxes on small businesses ST. PAUL – Today the Senate voted on a tax corrections bill to repair mistakes from the rushed 2023 session that resulted in nearly $365 million in tax…
Farnsworth advances bill to rename US Hwy 169 ‘Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway’
ST. PAUL – Today the Senate Transportation Committee heard and 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…
Senator Abeler responds to planned nursing home strikes
Today seven nursing homes announced a one-day strike over wages. About 600 employees will walk off the job on March 5. Senator Jim Abeler (R-Anoka), Lead Republican on the Human Services Committee issued the follow…
Housley responds to DVS proposal to close behind-the-wheel exam station in Stillwater
The Department of Vehicle Services (DVS) recently released a recommendations report addressing concerns with the department and put forward a number of proposed solutions. One of their proposals included the elimination of 47 exam stations…
EMS Task Force previews recommendations to improve life-saving services in Greater Minnesota
– The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Task Force held its final meeting on Friday, Feb. 16, where members previewed crucial recommendations to reshape EMS services across Minnesota. The Task Force’s findings are based on information gathered during the…