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Democrats Abandoning Democracy

In a complete disgrace, Democrats wrapped up their two-year chokehold on Minnesota government on Sunday night.  Over the past two sessions Democrats spent your $19 billion surplus, raised your taxes another $10 billion, approved abortion…

Senate passes EMS aid package with unanimous support

On Saturday, May 18, the Minnesota Senate passed a $30 million aid package for rural emergency medical services (EMS) with unanimous support. The bill provides $24 million in emergency aid for EMS providers that are focused…

Farnsworth votes for $30 million in EMS aid package

Today Senator Robert Farnsworth (R- Hibbing) voted to pass a $30 million aid package for rural emergency medical services (EMS). The bill provides $24 million in emergency aid for EMS providers who are focused on…

Statement from Senator Draheim about Democrat delays

Minnesota State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) today issued the following statement about Democrat end-of-session delays.  “There are about 31 hours left before the constitution says we must adjourn. The Senate has been in recess…

Senate passes EMS aid package with unanimous support

Today the Minnesota Senate passed a $30 million aid package for rural emergency medical services (EMS) with unanimous support. The bill provides $24 million in emergency aid for EMS providers who are focused on services…

Senator Nelson comments on passage of education bill

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today commented on the passage of an education bill agreed to by House and Senate conference committee negotiators.  Sen. Nelson noted the bill contained both encouraging and troubling provisions. …

Eichorn: End of Session in Sight

  Friends and Neighbors, We are nearing the constitutionally mandated end date for the Legislative Session. The Legislature must finish its work by Sunday at midnight, but we have a lot left to do!  Responding…

Senator Nelson supports bipartisan public safety budget

The Minnesota Senate on Wednesday approved a supplemental budget for Judiciary and Public Safety needs. More than a dozen amendments were accepted during the debate – including several Republican amendments that received bipartisan support –…

Nelson: election bill undermines transparency and confidence in elections

The Minnesota Senate adopted an Elections Conference Committee Report early Thursday morning after a long, all-night session. Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) issued the following statement:  “In our constitutional representative democracy, the integrity of…