Democrats Abandoning Minnesotans
The two-year biennium has ended in a way that I have not seen in all my years serving in the House and Senate. In the minutes before midnight, as a culmination of the two years…
Sen. Farnsworth congratulates Keetac on facility expansion
Investment ushers in new generation of iron ore mining on the Range Today Senator Robert Farnsworth (R-Hibbing) attend the ribbon cutting for the new facility expansion at Keetac in Keewatin, MN. “I’m incredibly proud of…
House and Senate GOP Leaders ask Walz to veto Tax bill
The Leaders cite concerns for constitutionality, process, and precedent Today, House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth (R- Cold Spring) and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) wrote to Governor Tim Walz to veto…
Senate Democrats silence opposition, abandon Minnesotans in end-of-session turmoil
In the late hours of Sunday night, the legislative session came to a close. About 30 minutes before adjournment, Senate Democrats brought forward a mega-omnibus bill comprised of 8 other omnibus bills, including other unrelated…
Senate Democrats abandon Minnesotans in end-of-session turmoil
In the late hours of Sunday night, the legislative session came to a close. About 30 minutes before adjournment, Senate Democrats brought forward a mega-omnibus bill comprised of 8 other omnibus bills, including other unrelated…
Senator Rasmusson condemns Democrats’ abuse of one-party control
In the final hour of the 2024 legislative session, legislative Democrats passed their partisan agenda by forcing through a mega omnibus bill. This legislation, which consists of nearly 1,500 pages, passed without time for the…
Senate Democrats abandon Minnesotans in end-of-session turmoil
In the late hours of Sunday night, the legislative session came to a close. About 30 minutes before adjournment, Senate Democrats brought forward a mega-omnibus tax bill comprised of 8 other unassociated omnibus bills and…
Death of Democracy
In the final hours of session, Democrats took some of the most appalling actions I’ve ever seen. After 10:00 pm, with less than 2 hours left in session, Democrats convened a conference committee to announce…
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…
Minnesotans abandoned by Senate Democrats in end-of-session turmoil
In the late hours of Sunday night, the legislative session came to a close. About 30 minutes before adjournment, Senate Democrats brought forward a mega-omnibus bill comprised of 8 other omnibus bills, including other unrelated…
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…
Senator Rasmusson and community leaders celebrate rural EMS aid package
With strong bipartisan support, the Minnesota Legislature recently passed a $30 million aid package for rural emergency medical services (EMS), which includes more than $4 million for West Central Minnesota. This legislation, authored by Senator…
Bipartisan measures stripped from final Public Safety Bill, fails to make Minnesota safer
Today Senate Democrats brought forward the Omnibus Judiciary and Public Safety Conference Committee Report. The final legislation fails to prioritize community safety, neglects law enforcement, and spends taxpayer dollars on unproven non-profits. Though a handful…
Eichorn: Senate passes EMS aid package with unanimous support
The Minnesota Senate recently 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…
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…
Gruenhagen: Senate passes EMS aid package with unanimous support
The Minnesota Senate today 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…
Drazkowski: Senate passes EMS aid package with unanimous support
The Minnesota Senate today 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…
Lieske: Senate passes EMS aid package with unanimous support
The Minnesota Senate today 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…
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…