Jasinski: Thank you, Veterans!!
Friends and neighbors – As we approach Veterans Day, I hope we can all take a moment to reflect on the appreciation and respect we owe to the men and women who have served this…
Gruenhagen: President Biden’s border failures impact Minnesota
Friends and neighbors – The Star Tribune recently published an eye-opening story reminding us that the Biden administration’s utter failure to control our borders is not contained to states like Texas or New York. We…
Senator Jordan Rasmusson appointed to Joint Task Force on Emergency Medical Services
On Thursday, Nov. 2, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was appointed to serve on the Joint Task Force on Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The Task Force consists of a bipartisan group of legislators, five from the House and five…
Senator Bill Weber, Senate Capital Investment Committee tour projects throughout Senate District 21
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) joined members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee and local officials to tour 15 infrastructure and development projects throughout Senate District 21. The group stopped at the local projects…
Senator Julia Coleman: SRO fix cannot wait until February
Friends and neighbors, When I first ran for the Minnesota State Senate, I was nine months pregnant with my first son. I ran to be a voice for the most vulnerable members of our society…
Democrats’ expensive paid leave program cost increasing by $630 million
Earlier this week an actuarial study was released regarding the state’s paid leave program. Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) released the following statement in response:“This study confirms what we’ve said all along: the Democrats’ plan is excessively…
Supporting and Honoring Minnesota Veterans
Every year on November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day by paying tribute to the brave men and women of our country’s Armed Forces. We honor those who have stepped up to serve and have put…
Gruenhagen: In Support of Israel
Friends and neighbors – Last week, 70 members of the Minnesota House and Senate – all Republicans – released a joint letter in support of the Jewish people and Israel’s right to defend itself against…
Gruenhagen: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution?
Subject: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution? By: Senator Glenn Gruenhagen Friends and neighbors, The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has an incredible history. It is an organization for women who…
Democrats paid leave plan cost increasing by $630 million
ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement on the recent actuarial study for the state’s paid leave program. “The Democrats ‘un-paid’ leave plan is more expensive…
Senator Rasmusson: Minnesotans should stand with Israel
Friends and neighbors, I recently attended a community event at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, where thousands of Minnesotans–including Jewish community leaders and state officials–gathered in solidarity with the nation and people of Israel. It…
Koran update: Election season is here!
Friends and neighbors, Summer has come and gone, the school year is in full-swing, and the fall colors have fully set in all around us. That means the next season has already started and an…
Gruenhagen: Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution?
Friends and neighbors, The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has an incredible history. It is an organization for women who are directly descended from somebody involved in this country’s battle for independence. DAR plays…
Senator Jordan Rasmusson honored in LEA’s 2023 Report on the Minnesota Legislature
Since 1972, the Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota (LEA)–a non-partisan and non-profit organization–has informed Minnesota citizens of important legislation and the voting performance of each state legislator. Recently, LEA put out its 2023 Report on the Minnesota Legislature, which…
Senator Lucero appointed to Data Practices Commission
Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) was one of eight members appointed to the Legislative Commission on Data Practices and Personal Data Privacy, which met on October 26 for the first time in 2023. “As one…
Senator Mark Koran raises concerns about lack of transparency in 2023 election rulemaking
Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) this week submitted a letter to Secretary of State Steve Simon expressing concerns about a lack of transparency in the election rulemaking process currently underway. While the Secretary of State…
Draz: Addressing the ambulance provider crisis
Friends and neighbors, Many of you are aware of the concerning situation facing the Altura Ambulance Service. Unfortunately, what they are facing is not unique. Ambulance providers across our state, especially in small towns and…
Gruenhagen: MN has another big surplus. We must return it to taxpayers.
Friends and neighbors, Last week, the state’s budget office released a new report projecting a budget surplus of more than $2 billion for the upcoming budget cycle. It follows on the heels of Minnesota’s record…
Sen. Lucero, Rep. Novotny, & Rep. Hudson Co-Author Legislative Letter Supporting Israel
Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael), Rep. Paul Novotny (R-Elk River), and Rep. Walter Hudson (R-Albertville) were among 70 Republican co-signers in the Minnesota Senate and House of a legislative letter condemning the attacks on Israel…
GOP legislators stand with Israel
ST. PAUL – Today 70 Republicans in the House and Senate signed a letter condemning the attacks on Israel and supporting the right of Israel to self-defense. The letter reads in part, “We… express our…