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April 26, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman: Our Students Deserve Better

I firmly believe in investing robustly in our K-12 schools. I believe in supporting our hardworking teachers, setting our students up for the best future possible, and giving our local districts autonomy. That is why…

April 26, 2023

Miller: Spring Grove fire recovery included in both House and Senate tax bills

Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today announced that two bills aimed at helping the city of Spring Grove recover from last December’s devastating fire have been included in both the House and Senate tax…

April 26, 2023

Senator Limmer leads Republicans with Safe & Sound Minnesota Public Safety Plan

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Warren Limmer (Maple Grove) presented the Safe & Sound Minnesota plan with Senate and House Republicans this week. The plan includes six of Limmer’s bills as part of a broader package…

April 26, 2023

Pratt opposes Democrats’ mandate-heavy education bills

This week Senate Democrats brought forward two education bills that not only place unfunded mandates on schools, but also fail to address safe schools aid, early literacy, and the special education cross subsidy. “Senate Republicans…

April 25, 2023

Farnsworth votes for alternatives to mandate-heavy education bills

Senate Republicans tried to amend the education finance bill with their Students First plan and attempted to reign in mandates in the education policy bill. ST. PAUL, MN – Yesterday the Senate passed two major education bills…

April 25, 2023

Housley disappointed in mandate-heavy education bills, favors alternative “Students First” education plan

Senate Democrats yesterday forced through two education bills that not only place unfunded mandates on schools, but also fail to address safe schools aid, early literacy, and the special education cross subsidy. “I find these…

April 25, 2023

Senate Democrat Housing bill fails to address root causes of Minnesota’s housing crisis

(St. Paul) – The Minnesota Senate on Tuesday passed the Democrats’ $1.1 billion Housing bill, which funnels money to a variety of feel-good housing programs but fails to address the root causes of the state’s…

April 25, 2023

Expensive New Regulations at the Expense of Minnesotans

Senate Democrats recently pushed through a hyper-partisan bill that combines appropriations for Energy and Environment issue areas, and throws it all into one lengthy bill. Minnesota is left with a bill that imposes new and…

April 25, 2023

Senator Limmer votes against massive government spending bill, controversial elections bill

The bill increases state spending nearly 40% and moves forward with controversial elections changes, including ‘pop-up’ voting locations ST. PAUL – Early last Friday morning, the Senate passed the State Government and Elections budget bill on a party…

April 25, 2023

Kreun opposes mandate-heavy education bills

Senate Democrats yesterday forced through two education bills that not only place unfunded mandates on schools, but also fail to address safe schools aid, early literacy, and the special education cross subsidy. “The bills being…

April 24, 2023

Senator Rasmusson successfully introduces bipartisan language to increase Minnesotans’ access to high-quality eye care

On Wednesday, April 19, the Minnesota Senate adopted a bipartisan amendment, introduced by Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), to the Health and Human Services budget bill. Rasmusson’s amendment contains SF 659 language to expand the scope of…

April 24, 2023

Lieske: Democrats propose nearly $10 billion in tax increases

Friends and neighbors, As many of you know, Democrats control the House, the Senate, and the governor’s office. As such, they are entirely responsible for composing the next state budget. We have tried to work…

April 24, 2023

Senate Republicans present “Students First” education plan, offering better alternative to Democrats’ mandate-heavy education bills

ST. PAUL, MN – Today Senate Republicans introduced a “Students First” education plan that presents a better alternative to a set of Democrat-led mandate-heavy education bills. The Students First plan incorporates five key points that…

April 23, 2023

Gruenhagen: Democrat Tax Plan Would Harm Local Charities, Veterans Groups

Friends and neighbors – Even a $19 billion surplus is not enough for Democrats this year. Not only are they planning to spend virtually the entire surplus, but they are raising taxes on top of…

April 23, 2023

Nelson Update: Highway 14/44, Truth in Taxation, and more

It was a busy week in Saint Paul with many late nights. Senate Omnibus bills have made their way to the floor and have been matched with spirited debates. If you wish to stay up…

April 21, 2023

Senate approves legislation to support Minnesota veterans and military members

With bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate yesterday passed a Veterans and Military Affairs budget bill that recognizes the contributions of both current military members and veterans across the state of Minnesota. This legislation provides support…

April 21, 2023

Senate approves legislation to support Minnesota veterans and military members

With bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate yesterday passed a Veterans and Military Affairs budget bill that recognizes the contributions of both current military members and veterans across the state of Minnesota. This legislation provides support…

April 21, 2023

Rarick bill funding redesign and safety improvements for Highway 73 heard in Transportation committee

This week the Senate Transportation committee heard legislation authored by Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) that funds the redesign and construction of Highway 73. SF-81 would specifically address portions of the highway south of Cromwell. “This project is…

April 21, 2023

Senator Dornink: Senate approves bipartisan legislation to support Minnesota veterans and military members

On Thursday, April 20, with strong bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed a Veterans and Military Affairs budget bill that recognizes the contributions of both current military members and veterans across the state of Minnesota, said Senator Gene Dornink (R-Brownsdale). This…

April 21, 2023

Senator Julia Coleman: A path forward to deliver meaningful tax relief and a strong bonding bill for Minnesotans

Tax Day has come and gone, and my office has been flooded with constituents reaching out and asking for help after seeing their enormous tax bills. Minnesota serves as one of the most severely overtaxed…