News – Page 36 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

October 24, 2023

Senator Jordan Rasmusson responds to budget forecast and projected $2.4 billion surplus

Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released the following statement on Minnesota Management and Budget forecasts showing the state may have a $2.4 billion surplus next session. Early indicators are showing that we are trending toward…

October 19, 2023

Johnson says budget surplus should go to permanent tax relief

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement on Minnesota Management and Budget forecasts showing the state may have a $2.4 billion surplus next session. “Democrats just…

October 19, 2023

Drazkowski: 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…

October 18, 2023

Eichorn: Why I voted against the proposed cannabis facility

Friends and neighbors – The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board recently voted 5-3 to approve state funding for a cannabis grow facility near Grand Rapids. I was one of the three who voted no. …

October 17, 2023

Limmer joins Markey family calling to reject plea deal for defendant in son’s murder

ST. PAUL – On behalf of the Markey family, Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) joined the Markey family in calling for Judge Michael Burns to reject a plea deal created by Hennepin County Mary Moriarty, involving…

October 16, 2023

Lieske congratulates Workforce Development Inc. on Youth Skills grant award

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded $600,000 in Youthbuild grants to four community organizations across the state, including Workforce Development Inc, which serves Faribault, Northfield, and the surrounding area. “This important…

October 16, 2023

Jasinski: Parents and local schools, not state bureaucrats, should drive education decisions

By: Senator John Jasinski Minnesotans have long taken immense pride in our public schools, and for good reason. But unfortunately, trends have changed and too many students have not been getting the high-quality education they…

October 16, 2023

Howe releases statement of appreciation for law enforcement after 5 officers shot

Last week news broke of a shooting in Princeton, which involved 5 officers and 1 suspect. Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) released the following statement in response: “Our local officers are on the frontlines of dangerous…

October 13, 2023

Lieske: What you need to know as student loan payments resume

Friends and neighbors – After a three-year pause, federal student loan payments resumed in October. As of June 30, more than 800,000 residents in the state had outstanding student debt totaling $27.1 billion collectively. With…

October 13, 2023

Gruenhagen: Voter fraud explained

Friends and neighbors – Over the last few years, the mainstream media has gone to great lengths to convince us that voter fraud doesn’t exist and anybody worried about it is a conspiracy theorist or…

October 12, 2023

Mathews, Wesenberg express appreciation for law enforcement after 5 officers shot

Senator Andrew Mathews (R- Princeton) and Senator Nathan Wesenberg (R- Little Falls) released the following statements after five members of Minnesota law enforcement were shot while serving a search warrant this morning: MATHEWS: “We should all…

October 11, 2023

EICHORN: Emerald Ash Borer found in Cass County; virtual meeting to be held in November

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced that Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been found in a cluster of trees near Remer, in Cass County. An Agriculture Department employee spotted signs of EAB in the trees…

October 11, 2023

Senator Anderson: New state flag and seal designs are due by Monday, Oct. 30

Friends and neighbors, The redesign of the state flag and seal is one of the many partisan policies forced into law by Democrats and Governor Walz. As a result, the State Emblems Redesign Commission is…

October 11, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman Awarded 2023 Gateway to Solar Distinguished Policy Leadership Award

On Tuesday, Oct. 10, Sen. Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) was recognized as the Minnesota Solar Energy Industry Association’s (MnSEIA ) Gateway to Solar 2023 Distinguished Policy Award recipient. Coleman was presented this award at the 2023 Gateway to Solar conference…

October 10, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman, Senate Capital Investment Committee tour infrastructure and development projects in Carver County

On Thursday, Oct. 5, Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) joined members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee and local officials to tour two infrastructure and development projects in Carver County. The group stopped in Carver County as part…

October 9, 2023

Nelson: As student loan payments resume, borrowers should be aware of their options

Student loan payments resumed in October after being frozen for three years due to the pandemic, meaning most borrowers will need to start making monthly payments on their student loans again. More than 800,000 Minnesotans…

October 9, 2023

Senator Dornink: Government must be more thoughtful with the people’s money

Friends and neighbors, Another summer went by way too fast, and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Farmers are in the fields harvesting; gardeners are getting the last bit of produce out; and all of…

October 6, 2023

Gruenhagen: A monumental victory for parents

Friends – By now I hope you have heard about the wonderful news out of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, which last week allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws that prohibit gender transition…

October 6, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman honored with the MN Association of Charter Schools Champion Award

On Thursday, Sept. 28, Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia), Republican lead of the Senate Education Policy Committee, was recognized as the MN Association of Charter Schools (MACS) Champion Award recipient. “Ensuring all students have access to a high-quality…

October 5, 2023

Flag and Seal Designs due by October 30

The State Emblems Redesign Commission is now accepting flag and seal design proposals from the public. Members of the public can submit their designs online here or by mail at State Emblems Redesign Commission, ATTN:…