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March 5, 2025

Lang bill seeks to protect kids from blackmail, increases penalties for those engaging in “coercion crimes”

The Senate Judiciary Committee this week heard critical legislation authored by Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) that focuses on protecting kids from malicious acts surrounding blackmail and “sextortion.” The bill reflects work done in response to…

March 5, 2025

Senator Jordan Rasmusson welcomes Norwegian Parliament delegation to celebrate Minnesota-Norway ties

On Thursday, Feb. 27, Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) joined fellow Minnesota legislators in welcoming a distinguished delegation from the Norwegian Parliament to the State Capitol. The visit honored the deep historical and cultural ties…

March 4, 2025

Howe bill updates window tinting law for those with permanent prescriptions – passes with unanimous support

An important bill authored by Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) passed in the Senate with unanimous bipartisan last week. The bill provides a simple fix updating statute that currently requires those with prescriptions for window tint…

March 3, 2025

Senator Warren Limmer votes to protect girls’ sports

Today, Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) took a clear stand to protect girls’ sports. He voted to move forward a bill that ensures only biological female student-athletes compete in girls’ sports at the elementary and…

March 3, 2025

Koran bill targeting Fentanyl lacing clears first Senate committee hearing

The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee today held a hearing on SF 319, a bill authored by Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) that creates a new felony for knowingly altering or substituting controlled substances with fentanyl.…

March 3, 2025

Sen. Nelson’s bill to fund next phase of highway 14 safety improvements heard in Transportation Committee

Watch the bill presentation The Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee recently heard SF 781, legislation authored by Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) to fund the next phase of critical safety improvements along U.S. Highway 14 in and…

March 3, 2025

Senate GOP stands up for girls’ sports

Today, Senate Republicans took a clear stand to protect girls’ sports. In a floor motion, they voted to bring up a bill ensuring that only biological female student-athletes compete in girls’ sports at the elementary…

March 3, 2025

Senator Johnson welcomes Norwegian delegation to the Minnesota Capitol

The Minnesota Capitol hosted a delegation of Norwegian officials last week. “As a fellow Norwegian, I’m so pleased to host this delegation and welcome them to St. Paul and the Minnesota Capitol,” Senate Minority…

March 3, 2025

Governor’s Budget: Shifting Costs on Counties Should Not Be an Option

Governor’s Budget: Shifting Costs on Counties Should Not Be an Option By Senator Jeff Howe The Governor released his budget and bonding proposals a few weeks ago, and both are bad deals all around. A…

March 3, 2025

Sen. Housley authors bills to protect women and girls in sports and beyond

Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) has authored a duo of bills that prioritize protecting women and girls at all stages of life. The first bill titled the Minnesota Women’s Bill of Rights focuses solely on reaffirming…

March 2, 2025

Gruenhagen: Dangerous rhetoric from Gov. Walz and his administration

Friends and neighbors, I wanted to share two stories with you that I find deeply troubling. First, Governor Tim Walz was caught on tape saying that our country is being “stolen by fascists and Nazis.”…

March 2, 2025

Sen. Jasinski: Sustainable Aviation Fuel bill will create jobs, open new markets for Minnesota farmers

Minnesota is poised to be a global leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, and Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) is making sure the state seizes that opportunity with a bill (SF 1312) that offers a…

March 2, 2025

Jasinski: Commuter rail fiscal disaster

BY: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Friends and neighbors, The numbers are in, and they confirm what many of us already knew: Northstar commuter rail is a financial disaster. The latest report from the Minnesota Department of…

March 2, 2025

Jasinski: Walz budget will raise your property taxes

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Friends and neighbors, As you know, before you chose me to be your voice in the Senate I had the privilege of serving some of you as a Faribault city councilor…

March 2, 2025

Nelson Capitol Update: Rochester and Olmsted bills move through committees

Friends and neighbors, Happy Spring! Or at least that’s how it’s been feeling after Minnesota’s annual cold front. Exciting things are happening at the Capitol! From critical infrastructure projects and highway safety improvements to meaningful…

March 2, 2025

Draz: A new ethics complaint against Democrat Sen. Nicole Mitchell

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI Friends and neighbors, Minnesotans expect honesty and accountability from their elected officials, but Democrat Senator Nicole Mitchell once again violated those values when she voted on a matter that directly affected…

March 2, 2025

Gruenhagen: Walz budget proposal will cause property tax increases

Friends and neighbors, Governor Walz’s budget proposal shifts over $460 million in costs onto counties, forcing them to either cut essential services or raise property taxes. Meeker County alone will be hit with an additional…

March 2, 2025

Draz: This is how we stop fraud in Minnesota government

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI Friends and neighbors, Fraud in Minnesota has spiraled out of control under the Walz administration. There have been at least 25 major fraud scandals in six years, with over half a…

March 2, 2025

Eichorn elected chair of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board

Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) was elected chair of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) Tuesday evening. Eichorn has been a member of the IRRRB since he took office in 2017 and was…

March 2, 2025

Lucero, Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Homeowners Association & Common Interest Community Reform Package

Legislators from all four caucuses held a press conferenceintroducing a Homeowners Association (HOA) and Common Interest Community (CIC) reform package. The House bill, HF1268, is authored by Representatives Kristin Bahner (DFL-Maple Grove), and Shane Mekeland (GOP-Clear Lake). The Senate bill, SF1750,…