Senator Anderson: Honoring all who have served our Nation

Friends and neighbors, On Veterans Day, we recognize the courageous and patriotic men and women who have served the United States of America. In Minnesota, we have the privilege to honor the more than 300,000 Veterans…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…