A Preview of What’s to Come
The legislature is back at the Capitol, the 2024 session is underway, and there’s a lot on the plate. After the DFL trifecta passed one of the most partisan agendas in 2023, Democrats have proposed…
Repairing the Issues Facing Our Schools
The legislative session has begun and the first week has wrapped up. Though it appears that the start of session has been less hectic, Democrats have come forward to ensure folks that they have a…
Senators Lang and Rasmusson respond to EMS Taskforce recommendations
Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) and Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released the following statements regarding the legislative Emergency Medical Services (EMS) task force recommendations: “The bottom line is that EMS services are essential, and they…
Sen. Johnson statement on the death of three first responders in Burnsville
ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement regarding the killing of three first responders this morning in Burnsville: “My heart was heavy this morning as I…
Sen. Farnsworth response to TAA expansion bill
ST. PAUL – Senator Rob Farnsworth (R- Hibbing) released the following statement responding to a proposed bill to expand the Taconite Assistance Area (TAA) to include Carlton County. The bill, as proposed, would not result in any TAA…
Koran: 2024 Session Kick Off
Friends and Neighbors, Just when we thought winter was going to hold out on us, it decided to show up just in time for the legislative session. While I do appreciate the time I can…
Jasinski: SRO fix must be bipartisan
Friends and neighbors, By now you have probably heard about the controversy with school resource officers, but here is a recap: Last session, Democrats passed a new law governing what actions School Resource Officers (SROs)…
Lieske: My priorities for the 2024 session
Friends and neighbors, Last year, Minnesota Democrats had a $19 billion budget surplus and the opportunity to help families struggling with inflation. Instead, they spent the entire surplus, increased government spending by 40%, raised taxes…
Eichorn: A simple fix for the SRO issue
Friends and neighbors, Let’s talk a little bit about what you can expect to see from your legislature during this 2024 legislative session. This isn’t a budget year, and there isn’t much money left in…
Senator Bruce Anderson: The 2024 legislative session kicks off at the Capitol
Friends and neighbors, This week marked the start of the 2024 legislative session, and it is an honor to be back in St. Paul serving as the voice of the great folks of District 29.…
Senator Westrom: Minnesota must not become the next sanctuary state
On Thursday, Feb. 8, Senator Omar Fateh (DFL-Minneapolis) and Representative Sandra Feist (DFL-New Brighton) held a press conference introducing the North STAR Act, which would make Minnesota a sanctuary state. This legislation, SF 2724, seeks to prohibit state…
Senator Dahms: The 2024 legislative session is underway
Friends and neighbors: The 2024 legislative session kicked off this week, and it is an honor and a privilege to be back at the Capitol serving the residents of Senate District 15. Last year, members…
What’s In Store for the Legislature in 2024
It is the middle of February and we are back to business at the Legislature. Session began on February 12, and the Democrats have already proposed a number of bills and priorities they want to…
Howe bill creates reporting requirement to ensure veterans are being served in the best way possible
Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) yesterday presented a bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee that offers a technical fix to the successful Veterans Restorative Justice Act (VRJA), which passed in 2021. The VRJA aims to divert…
Senator Bill Weber: What to expect for the 2024 session
Friends and neighbors, The 2024 legislative session kicked off this week, and I am back in St. Paul fighting for Southwestern Minnesota. My office has recently been receiving a lot of questions about what to…
Senator Rasmusson receives 2023 Public Official of the Year award from LeadingAge Minnesota
LeadingAge Minnesota, a respected advocacy group for Minnesota’s aging population, recently named Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) as its Public Official of the Year. This award honors public servants who went above and beyond the normal call for…
Senator Johnson kicks off the 2024 legislative session
Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) returned to the Capitol on Monday, February 12 for the opening of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The conversations this session will be shaped in mostly…
Senator Nelson kicks off the 2024 legislative session
Minnesota State Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) returned to the Capitol on Monday, February 12, for the start of the 2024 legislative session. The agenda will be determined in part by the upcoming February revenue forecast…
Senator Miller kicks off the 2024 legislative session
Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) returned to the capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped in…
Senator Lucero kicks off the 2024 legislative session
Minnesota State Senator Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael) returned to the Capitol on Monday, February 12 for the beginning of the 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature. The agenda and debate this session will be shaped…