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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:…

October 2, 2023

Gruenhagen: Is 2023 really the hottest year on record?

Friends and neighbors, I wanted to draw your attention to data that once again provides important context to the climate hysteria that has overtaken many of America’s institutions. Many of you have heard the press…

September 29, 2023

Recognizing Those Who Support Our Veterans

The heart of a volunteer is something that can be underappreciated and go unnoticed to many. These are the people who don’t do things for notoriety and fortune, but out of the goodness of their…

September 29, 2023

Johnson: Special Session the best way to reinstate SROs

Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement after Law Enforcement leaders continued their calls for clarity on SRO laws: “The updated guidance from the prosecutor for Minnesota’s largest county makes it…

September 28, 2023

Draheim: SRO issue solved? Not quite.

By: Senator Rich Draheim Recently there have been some significant developments in the School Resource Officer controversy that I wanted to update you on. As you recall, for the last month or so, law enforcement…

September 28, 2023

Nelson: Special Session urgently needed to return SROs to schools

By: Senator Carla Nelson Note: This column was published in the Rochester Post Bulletin on September 21, 2023. Friends and neighbors, With the start of the new school year, serious questions linger about yet another new law…

September 27, 2023

Draz: Democrats’ approach to law enforcement puts students in jeopardy

Friends and neighbors – It is no secret that public safety has deteriorated across Minnesota due to Democrats’ reckless policies and lack of respect for law enforcement. Rather than focusing on keeping communities safe, Democrats…

September 26, 2023

Kreun responds to Attorney General’s Second Opinion addressing SRO issues

Attorney General Keith Ellison recently released a second opinion addressing issues surrounding school resource officers (SROs). The opinion states, “Based on this AGO, now all peace officers, including those SROs or others contracted with a…

September 21, 2023

Johnson: Hearings don’t change the law

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement responding to Senate Democrats committing to hold hearings on the recent law change that lead to the removal of…

September 21, 2023

Lieske: Economic report shows disappointing Minnesota rankings

Friends and neighbors — A troubling new report by the Chamber of Commerce on Minnesota’s economic indicators shows our state ranked near the bottom among U.S. states in several key economic indicators so far this…

September 21, 2023

Lieske: Act quickly to get SROs back in schools

Friends and neighbors: There is a brewing crisis in our schools that demands bipartisan cooperation. Police departments are withdrawing officers from serving as Student Resource Officers (SROs) due to a dispute over a law change…

September 21, 2023

Jasinski: An update on School Resource Officer issue

Friends and neighbors — Many of you have called and emailed me regarding the issue of law enforcement officials being removed from schools. These officers – also known as School Resource Officers – are being…

September 21, 2023

Jasinski: MnDOT hears our concerns, makes safety improvements in 35 construction zone

Friends and neighbors — A couple of weeks ago, I dedicated a portion of my column to the dangerous 10-mile stretch of Interstate 35 road construction that has claimed several lives and hospitalized even more…