Mark Johnson

Sen. Johnson’s statement on Sen. Mitchell’s arrest

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement on reports of Senator Nicole Mitchell’s (D-Woodbury) arrest in Detroit Lakes early this morning: “Knowing very few details at this…

Nelson: Protecting religious liberty in Minnesota

NOTE: This column was originally published in the Stewartville Star. By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON   The Minnesota legislature is grappling with a controversial issue that has faith communities concerned about their ability to operate according to…

Gruenhagen: Preventing a squatter crisis in MN

Friends and neighbors,   Many of you have been carefully watching the controversy around squatters and the increasing number of incidents in other states where people unlawfully occupy vacant homes or properties. Often, these squatters claim…

Lieske: Bipartisan support for Minnesota veterans

Friends and neighbors, This week the Senate passed a bipartisan veterans bill that authorizes a new Referral Bonus Program. The program would provide bonuses for referrals that lead to enlistment in the Minnesota National Guard.  …

Lieske: Reviewing Democrat extreme tax increases

Friends and neighbors,  Hope everyone got their taxes filed without any issue by Monday! To mark the occasion of Tax Day, House and Senate Republicans held a press conference to talk about how Democrat single-party…

Addressing Cloquet’s U of M Land Transfer

by Senator Jason Rarick and Representative Jeff Dotseth One issue we’ve been hearing a lot about is the University of Minnesota Forestry Center in Cloquet and the proposed land transfer that would give that land…

Wolves, Water, and Walleye

Last week Senate Democrats brought forward an Environment bill that fails to address important issues that have gone unaddressed for far too long. Discussions around wolves, water, and walleye have been ongoing for years. Unfortunately,…
Senator Gary Dahms

Senator Gary Dahms supports bipartisan veterans bill

With strong bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate on Thursday (April 18) passed legislation that reaffirms Minnesota’s commitment to providing for veterans and military members. “I am grateful to see the Senate approve this legislation with…

Eichorn: Legislative Update on Permitting Reform

Friends and Neighbors, On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate passed the Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act, which reforms the permitting process in Minnesota’s electric energy sector. These improvements are expected to cut an average of one…