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January 30, 2023

Senate Democrats block full elimination of taxes on Social Security benefits

Watch Sen. Miller’s comments urging passage of the bill. ST. PAUL, MN – Today Senator Jeremy Miller (R- Winona) attempted to move his bill forward in the Senate that would fully eliminate the state income…

January 30, 2023

Senate Democrats Force Through Extreme Abortion Bill

On Saturday morning, after nearly 16 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that protects “abortion” and “reproductive rights” with no safeguards or limitations. The bill is just over one…

January 30, 2023

Senate Democrats once again block elimination of tax on social security

Today on a party line vote, Senate Democrats once again blocked a bill that would eliminate the income tax on Social Security benefits. This year Senate Republicans have attempted twice to bring forward legislation that…

January 30, 2023

Senator Lucero: “I’m at a loss to describe the tragedy of the Democrat abortion agenda”

To the editor: “And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.” The above is a passage recorded in the Gospel of Matthew speaking of a then, future time. I have been…

January 30, 2023

Senator Rasmusson responds to the passage of the Democrats’ extreme abortion bill

On Saturday, Jan. 28, after over 12 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that protects “abortion” and “reproductive rights” with no safeguards or limitations. The seemingly short, less-than-a-page bill goes…

January 30, 2023

Senate Democrats Force Through Extreme Abortion Bill

On Saturday morning, after over 16 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that protects “abortion” and “reproductive rights” with no safeguards or limitations. The bill is just over one…

January 29, 2023

Draheim Capitol Update: extreme abortion bills moving through the Senate

Friends and neighbors — On Friday, January 27, Senate Democrats passed the first in a series of extreme abortion bills. It is called the PRO Act, or “Protect Reproductive Options.” They claim it is putting…

January 29, 2023

Gruenhagen capitol roundup: extreme abortion bills in the Senate

Friends and neighbors: I have written before about anti-life bills moving in the Senate. On Friday, January 27, Senate Democrats passed the first in a series of extreme abortion bills. It is called the PRO…

January 29, 2023

Eichorn: Democrats’ extreme abortion bills

Friends and neighbors — Here is the latest news from St. Paul: Extreme abortion bills in the Senate On Friday, January 27, Senate Democrats passed the first in a series of extreme abortion bills. It…

January 29, 2023

Drazkowski: Extreme abortion bills rushed through the Senate + early session tax relief

Friends and Neighbors – We are a few weeks into the new legislative session, and the pace has been hectic. Faster than any I can remember, in fact. Frankly, it has me worried about the…

January 29, 2023

Draheim: Democrats aim to spend the surplus

Friends and neighbors – It has been a frenzied pace to begin the new legislative session and it makes me worried for our state. The new Democrat majorities in the House and Senate seem so…

January 29, 2023

Senator Dornink responds to the passage of the Democrats’ extreme abortion bill

On Saturday, Jan. 28, after over 12 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that protects “abortion” and “reproductive rights” with no safeguards or limitations. The seemingly short, less-than-a-page bill goes…

January 29, 2023

Senator Westrom responds to the passage of the Democrats’ extreme abortion bill

On Saturday, Jan. 28, after over 12 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that protects “abortion” and “reproductive rights” with no safeguards or limitations. The seemingly short, less-than-a-page bill goes…

January 29, 2023

Senator Weber responds to the passage of the Democrats’ extreme abortion bill

On Saturday, Jan. 28, after over 12 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that protects “abortion” and “reproductive rights” with no safeguards or limitations. The seemingly short, less-than-a-page bill goes…

January 28, 2023

Eichorn: Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors

State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) released the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ first abortion bill, House File 1, by the Senate at 3 a.m. Saturday: “With their first abortion expansion bill, Democrats…

January 28, 2023

Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement on the passage of House File 1 from the Senate early Saturday morning: “Today we are not codifying Roe v. Wade or Doe v. Gomez, we…

January 28, 2023

Drazkowski: Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors

State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) released the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ first abortion bill, House File 1, by the Senate at 3 a.m. Saturday: “Unfortunately, this is only the beginning. Democrats are…

January 28, 2023

Lieske: Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors

State Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) released the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ first abortion bill, House File 1, by the Senate at 3 a.m. Saturday: “Today is a dark day. While it may…

January 28, 2023

Draheim: Senate Democrats advance extreme abortion bill, reject protections for late-term abortions, abortions for Down syndrome diagnosis, parental consent for minors

State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) released the following statement on the passage of Democrats’ first abortion bill, House File 1, by the Senate at 3 a.m. Saturday: “The Democrats’ abortion agenda is much, much…

January 28, 2023

Senate Democrats Force Through Extreme Abortion Bill

Today, after over 12 hours of debate on the topic, Senate Democrats passed extreme abortion legislation that protects “abortion” and “reproductive rights” with no safeguards or limitations. The bill is just over one page long…