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October 28, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Improving literacy is essential for the success of our Minnesota students

Literacy is a core, basic function of a public education. However, if a public education system is unable to teach literacy, then public education has missed the mark and for the sake of the children,…

October 24, 2022

Chamberlain responds to MN declining test scores in Nation’s Report Card

Today Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released a statement on the Nation’s Report Card showing significant decline in Minnesota student test scores. The report is published by the National Assessment of Educational Progress and shows…

October 24, 2022

Ruud named 2022 Lake Advocate

On September 24, at a meeting of over 20 lake association leaders from across the state, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers (MLR) Advocates Executive Director Jeff Forester honored Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) with the 2022…

October 20, 2022

Draheim statement on Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra’s retirement

On Wednesday, Minnesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra announced he would retire when his contract expires next August. Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) issued the following statement: “I want to thank Chancellor Malhotra for his long…

October 20, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Public safety must be Minnesota’s primary focus

Friends and neighbors, In 2021, violent crime rose across Minnesota by an alarming 21.6% and clearly illustrates why public safety must be a primary focus for our state. Sometimes folks wonder, are our legislators doing anything to help?…

October 18, 2022

2022 LIUNA Leadership Awards Presented to Sen. Bill Weber

Saint Paul, MN — On Friday, October 14, Minnesota’s infrastructure union presented three 2022 LIUNA Leadership Awards during the LIUNA Open House. The recipients were Senator Bill Weber, Representative Zack Stephenson and House Speaker Melissa Hortman.…

October 18, 2022

THE WALZ ADMINISTRATION BROKE THE LAW

St. Paul – Today, Rep. Steve Drazkowski and Sen. Mark Koran announced a major development regarding the Feeding Our Future fraud investigation and the Walz Administration’s response. “Minnesota Statutes 3.971 requires the Minnesota Department of…

October 14, 2022

Statement from Sen. Rich Draheim on Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Consideration of Rent Control in the Qualified Allocation Plan

Minnesota State Senator Rich Draheim (R- Madison Lake), chair of the Senate’s Housing Finance and Policy Committee, released the following statement in response to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s (MHFA) consideration of rent control in…

October 13, 2022

Howe recognized by Minnesota Fire Association Coalition

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) was recently recognized by the Minnesota Fire Association Coalition (MNFAC) for his work on issues that affect the Minnesota Fire Service. During his time in the Senate, Howe has been a longtime…

October 12, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

Anderson stood up for small business in the 2021-22 legislative sessions The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, today presented Senator Bruce Anderson (Buffalo Township) with the prestigious…

October 12, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Ways to vote during the weeks leading up to the Nov. 8 Minnesota general election

Friends and neighbors, This November 8 is Minnesota’s general election. Besides voting in person on Election Day, there are several additional ways to cast your ballot – absentee voting by mail or in-person 46 days…

October 10, 2022

Senator Julia Coleman honored with the MSFCA’s Legislative Award for leadership on fire-related issues

Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) was recently presented with the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association’s(MSFCA) Legislative Award to recognize her leadership on Minnesota’s fire-related issues. This award is presented to legislators who championed policies that further advance the mission…

October 6, 2022

Senator Warren Limmer honored with the MSFCA’s Legislative Award for leadership on fire-related issues

Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) was recently presented with the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association’s(MSFCA) Legislative Award to recognize his leadership on Minnesota’s fire-related issues. This award is presented to legislators who carried policies that further advance the…

October 6, 2022

MN Sentencing Guidelines Commission delays decision to reduce penalties, Limmer promises Senate GOP will reverse it if passed

ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission met today and discussed briefly the proposal that could lead to reduced sentences for repeat offenders if the offender commits a crime while on probation. The proposed…

October 5, 2022

Miller statement on frontline worker bonus payments

Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller released the following statement following the announcement of $487 payments to 1.02 million Minnesotans who were approved as frontline workers during the COVID pandemic: “I applaud our frontline workers who…

October 5, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson calls for MDE Commissioner Mueller to resign over Feeding Our Future fraud, taxpayer abuse

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced federal criminal charges against the director of the Minnesota nonprofit ‘Feeding Our Future’ and 48 other people. This is the nation’s largest case of COVID fraud aid and at least…

October 4, 2022

Duckworth Brings Same-Day Driver’s License Pilot Program to Lakeville

Last legislative session Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) authored a popular bipartisan bill that created a same-day driver’s license pilot program. The project calls for two licensing centers to begin issuing same-day driver’s licenses along with a report…

October 3, 2022

Ruud Recognized for Contributions to ATV Community in Minnesota

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) was recently recognized by the All-Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota (ATV MN) for her years of dedication and hard work in advocacy on behalf of the ATV community in Minnesota.…

October 3, 2022

Senator Miller welcomes Luke Bryan to southeast Minnesota; presents country music star with ‘Here’s to the Farmer’ proclamation

Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) and his wife Janel recently welcomed country music star Luke Bryan to southeast Minnesota during his annual 6-state Farm Tour. The country music star played to a massive…

September 28, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Helping Minnesotans Struggling with Rising Costs and Burdensome Taxes

Friends and neighbors, Inflation continues to soar and negatively impact all aspects of a family’s budget. And troublingly, grocery prices rose 13.5% in August – the highest increase since March of 1979. Further, 85% of Americans have…