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February 20, 2025

Senate Republicans put Minnesotans First by reducing state expenses for senators

Today Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks) put Minnesotans First with an amendment to reduce the amount of postage available to senators as the state is facing a $5.1 billion deficit. The amendment…

February 20, 2025

Senate Committee hears Farnsworth bill to remove algebra II requirement, expand math options for graduation

Today the Senate Education Policy Committee heard Senate File 360, a bill by Sen. Robert Farnsworth (R-Hibbing) that eliminates the requirement for every student to complete algebra II and adds a personal finance course as…

February 20, 2025

Addressing Fraud Failure in Minnesota

Addressing Fraud Failure in Minnesota By Senator Nathan Wesenberg Minnesota government has been ridden with fraud for far too long. It’s made national headlines and frankly, our state has become a national embarrassment. Governor Walz…

February 20, 2025

Senator Dornink: A responsible budget that puts our communities first

Friends and neighbors, I have previously shared that our state is facing a projected $5.1 billion deficit by 2029. Yet, instead of responsibly addressing the problem, Governor Walz’s Human Services budget proposal simply shifts $460…

February 20, 2025

Mathews bill will support data center development in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn.– Amid the growing need for off-grid energy solutions for data centers, Republican Senator Andrew Mathews (Princeton) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to support the development of data centers in the state of…

February 19, 2025

County leaders warn of property tax hikes due to governor’s budget

Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) and county commissioners held a press conference today to voice concerns over Governor Tim Walz’s proposal to shift $460 million in costs to counties through the Department of Human Services…

February 19, 2025

The Importance of Tackling Fraud Before It Begins

The Importance of Tackling Fraud Before It Begins By Senator Jason Rarick Fraud has been pervasive in Minnesota for far too long. I’ve previously discussed at length the constant waste, fraud, and abuse that has…

February 18, 2025

Duckworth Takes Action to Protect Youth from Abusing Nitrous Oxide ‘Whippets’

ST. PAUL, Minn–State Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) today presented Senate File 1215 to the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee to address concerns surrounding a new drug trend abusing widely available nitrous oxide canisters, referred to…

February 18, 2025

Sen. Nicole Mitchell hit with second ethics complaint for conflict of interest after voting a motion related to her own expulsion

The previous complaint was updated to reflect two felony charges against her for April 2024 arrest Today Senate Republicans held a press conference to announce two developments in their pursuit to restore integrity to the…

February 18, 2025

Howe legislation allows Law Enforcement to keep outdated service badges

The Senate Transportation Committee recently heard legislation authored by Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) that allows State Troopers, Commercial Vehicle Inspectors, and Capitol Security Officers to keep their old badges. Due to the recent update of the…

February 17, 2025

How Reaching Out to Your Elected Official Makes a Difference

How Reaching Out to Your Elected Official Makes a Difference By Senator Michael Kreun One of the best things about being a Senator is getting the privilege to help people. In fact, I’d venture a…

February 17, 2025

Senator Bahr – Cracking down on government waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars

Friends and neighbors, We recently wrapped up week five of the 2025 legislative session, and there is significant news coming from the House. In my last update, I mentioned that every single House Democrat had…

February 14, 2025

Lang, Senate GOP roll out comprehensive plan to hold government accountable to stop waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars

Watch the press conference ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Wednesday, February 12, Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) and Senate Republicans rolled out a comprehensive plan consisting of eight bills to hold government accountable to stop waste,…

February 14, 2025

Eichorn highlights need for permitting reform

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republican Senator Justin Eichorn (Grand Rapids) joined business, labor, and legislative leaders at a press conference on Thursday to highlight the importance of reforming Minnesota’s permitting process. “We need to work…

February 14, 2025

Lang, Senate GOP roll out comprehensive plan to hold government accountable to stop waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars

February 14, 2025

Senator Bruce Anderson: Holding government accountable to stop waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars

Friends and neighbors, From the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) scandal to false Medicaid payments, it seems like every week there is new waste, fraud, and abuse of Minnesota taxpayer dollars. To date, Minnesota has…

February 14, 2025

Senate Republicans unveil plan to crack down on government waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer funds

On Wednesday, February 12, Senate Republicans rolled out a comprehensive plan consisting of eight bills to hold government accountable to stop waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayers’ dollars. The plan is part of the group’s…

February 14, 2025

Kreun leads effort to spearhead fraud prevention and hold government accountable – authors bipartisan bill to create Office of Inspector General

This week Senate Republicans rolled out a comprehensive plan to hold government accountable to stop waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayers’ dollars. The plan is part of the Minnesotans First agenda for the 2025 legislative session. “Fraud cases…

February 14, 2025

Housley bill improves student safety as they get on and off school buses

Key legislation authored by Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) was recently heard in the Senate Transportation Committee. In an effort to make kids safer on their way to and from school, the bill seeks to impose…

February 13, 2025

Sen. Mathews, Senate GOP rolls out comprehensive plan to hold government accountable to stop waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars

Watch the press conference ST. PAUL, Minn. – Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) and Senate Republicans today to rolled out a comprehensive plan that consists of eight bill to hold government accountable to stop waste, fraud,…