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Blackout Bill Leaves Minnesota in the Dark

Last week, Senate Democrats once again pushed through extreme partisan legislation with no interest in finding common ground. Their newest pet project was SF-4, also known as the “Blackout Bill,” due to the blackouts it…

Lucero: Blackout bill will put Minnesotans in danger

Friends and neighbors — New England is currently enduring an arctic weather blast with subzero temperatures and winds as high as 55 miles per hour rocking the region. This is similar to the polar vortex…

Koran Capitol Update: A Lot of Lip Service

Our Controversial Flag Last week, the State and Local Government Committee heard a bill authored by Democrat Senator Mary Kunesh that would redesign the Minnesota State flag. Democrat Rep. Frieberg, said our flag, “depicts a Native American riding on…

Sen. Rarick: Reliable and Affordable Energy

Last week, Senate Democrats brought forward SF-4, also known as the “Blackout Bill” because it has the potential to lead to energy blackouts across our state. During my time in the Senate, I’ve been involved…

Jasinski: Democrat agenda not what MN signed up for

Friends and neighbors – The pace of the first month of the legislative session has been unlike anything I have ever experienced. Committees are moving at a whirlwind pace, which sounds great but is actually…
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All of the Above Energy Approach

Last week, Senate Democrats once again forced through more extreme, hyper-partisan legislation, this time focusing on energy. SF-4, which I call the “Blackout Bill,” undermines the goals of energy reliability and affordability, neglects our cleanest…

Eichorn: Senate Democrats approve Minnesota Blackout bill

Friends and neighbors – On February 2, Democrats pushed through a risky and expensive energy bill in the Senate. The bill, called the Blackout Bill, requires electric companies to only use carbon-free energy sources by…

Lieske update: Democrats Pass Extreme Blackout Bill

Friends and neighbors – On February 2, Democrats passed a dangerous and expensive energy bill through the Senate. It is called the “Blackout Bill,” and it mandates all electric companies to get their energy from…