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January 16, 2024

Draheim: Reviewing more critical infrastructure projects needed in our area

I was delighted to once again host the Senate Bonding Committee in December as they visited our area to see firsthand the critical infrastructure projects that will shape the future of a couple of Greater…

January 16, 2024

Jasinski: Red Flag, earned sick laws took effect January 1

As we begin 2024, two controversial new laws passed by the Minnesota legislature last session have gone into effect. While I opposed both of these new laws, I believe it is important to understand the…

January 16, 2024

Lieske: The latest on Minnesota’s new flag and seal, Red Flag laws, and earned sick time

Friends and neighbors, A few weeks ago, Minnesota’s State Emblems Redesign Commission settled on new designs for our flag and seal. I have been getting quite a bit of emails and calls about both. Judging…

January 16, 2024

Gruenhagen: Minnesota Democrats prioritize Illegal Immigrants

Friends and neighbors – A few months ago, I wrote about how President Biden’s border failures are impacting us here in Minnesota, where illegal immigrants are arriving at shelters in Hennepin County in large numbers.…

January 15, 2024

Senator Rasmusson: Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement visits Fergus Falls to hear from community members

On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement (LCPR) held a listening session at the Fergus Falls City Hall. Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) invited other members of the Commission to visit the district he represents…

January 12, 2024

Senator Julia Coleman to host open office hours on Thursday, Feb. 1, in Victoria

Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) today announced she will host open office hours on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event will take place at Victoria City Hall Council Chambers, located at 1670…

January 11, 2024

Wesenberg responds to MDHA guidance telling individuals to kill wolves in certain circumstances

Wolf and deer management have been a hot topic in recent months and in a recent release on their Wolf.Report website, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) called for home and landowners to kill wolves…

January 11, 2024

Rep. Backer and Sen. Rasmusson host EMS Task Force Field Hearing in Elbow Lake

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Task Force held a field hearing in Elbow Lake at the Grant County Social Services Building. Representative Jeff Backer (R-Browns Valley) and Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) invited other…

January 9, 2024

Senator Lucero visits schools during Principal for a Day

Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) visited Big Wood Elementary School and STMA Middle School East on Tuesday, January 9 during Principal for a Day. Principal for a Day is an annual event that pairs local…

January 8, 2024

Senator Rasmusson: Why I opposed the new state flag

In recent weeks, my office has received an overwhelming number of emails and phone calls from constituents who are strongly opposed to the new Minnesota state flag. Though the design itself is a concern to…

January 8, 2024

A Surplus, A Deficit, and the Session Ahead

A few months ago, the November 2023 Forecast was released. After an expensive legislative session, it confirmed exactly what we assumed: the spending is unsustainable and Minnesota is barreling towards a deficit. Heading into 2023,…

January 4, 2024

Senator Rasmusson: Broadband expansion funding awarded to 21 projects in Senate District 9

The Office of Broadband Development (OBD) recently announced the first round of Broadband Line Extension Connection Program awards, which provides nearly $4.4 million to expand wired broadband throughout Minnesota. Internet providers carrying out the projects matched the…

January 4, 2024

Senator Bill Weber: A year of one-party Democrat control

Friends and neighbors, With 2023 coming to a close, I would like to share my thoughts on this past year and all that’s changed for our state. Back in January, I took the oath of…

December 20, 2023

Democrats, the “Grinch” that’s ruining our state!

In the December 13th edition of the Enterprise, there was a letter titled, “Thanks, Democrats.” Let’s look at what Democrats have done to our state recently. Spent the $19 billion surplus. Raised taxes another $9.5…

December 20, 2023

A Christmas message from Senator Bruce Anderson

Friends and neighbors, As Christmas approaches, I am looking forward to all the traditions my family has enjoyed for generations. I am so thankful for the time with my loved ones as we celebrate the…

December 18, 2023

Gruenhagen: Flag Commission says the year 1858 is hurtful

Friends and neighbors – I do not think very many of us had high hopes when the Democrats in the Legislature and Gov. Walz created a commission made up of liberal activists to redesign the…

December 18, 2023

Jasinski: Minnesota facing a budget deficit in near future

By: Senator John Jasinski Friends and neighbors – The latest projections from Minnesota’s office of Management and Budget peg Minnesota’s current budget surplus at about $2.4 billion. On its face, this seems like good news.…

December 15, 2023

Senator Cal Bahr responds to short-term surplus, looming $2.3 billion deficit

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its annual November revenue forecast, which provides information and outlook for the state’s financial picture. The latest forecast is projected to be $2.4 billion, up $808 million from the…

December 14, 2023

Senator Dornink: Government budgets balloon while Minnesota families struggle to pay their bills

Friends and neighbors, Last session, Democrats spent all of the $19 billion surplus and raised your taxes by $10 billion. State government budgets ballooned to $72 billion, up 40% from the state’s last budget. Did…

December 13, 2023

Housley releases statement on budget forecast, catastrophic spending leads to Democrat deficit

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) released the following statement on the state budget forecast indicating a $2.4 billion surplus dulled by a looming $2.3 billion deficit beginning in 2025: “Minnesotans have been over-taxed for far too long,…