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February 1, 2023

Sen. Rarick: The Importance of Protecting Life

Last weekend, Senate Democrats brought forward an extreme abortion bill that legalizes all abortions without limitations and safeguards. This bill, SF-1, was the Democrats’ top priority heading into a budget year. Senate Republicans spent over…

February 1, 2023

The Fight for Life in Minnesota

Last week Senate Democrats brought extreme abortion legislation to the Senate Floor. For over 16 hours, Senate Republicans put up a fight offering numerous commonsense amendments, only for every attempt at debate to be struck…

February 1, 2023

Senate Housing Committee hears Draheim bill to create affordable housing pilot program

The Minnesota Senate Committee on Housing and Homelessness prevention on Tuesday heard a bill authored by Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) that would create a pilot grant program to help municipalities pay for housing infrastructure…

January 31, 2023

Jasinski Capitol Update: Walz budget, abortion bills in the Senate, 100% carbon-free bill

Friends and neighbors – On Tuesday Gov. Walz released the details of his budget proposal. His budget would be the biggest we have ever had by a large margin. He spends the entirety of the…

January 31, 2023

Miller to introduce Minnesota Sports Betting Act to authorize sports wagering in Minnesota

Watch the press conference Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) is planning to introduce the Minnesota Sports Betting Act in an effort to continue the bipartisan effort to legalize sports wagering in Minnesota. “It’s time…

January 31, 2023

Senator Mathews: “Life will win the war”

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

Gruenhagen: A heartbreaking day

Today is a heartbreaking day. At about 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, Senate Democrats passed their first extreme abortion bill. Far from merely codifying Roe, as they claim, House File 1 allows abortions for any…

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

Koran: Complete Disregard for the Sanctity of Life

Complete Disregard for the Sanctity of Life On Saturday, January 28, Senate Democrats passed a bill known as the PRO Act, or “Protect Reproductive Options.” They claim it is meant to codify Roe v. Wade…

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

Sen. Rarick: The Importance of Protecting Life

The Fight for Life in Minnesota

Senate Housing Committee hears Draheim bill to create affordable housing pilot program

Jasinski Capitol Update: Walz budget, abortion bills in the Senate, 100% carbon-free bill

Miller to introduce Minnesota Sports Betting Act to authorize sports wagering in Minnesota

Senator Mathews: “Life will win the war”

Gruenhagen: A heartbreaking day

Koran: Complete Disregard for the Sanctity of Life

Senate Democrats Force Through Extreme Abortion Bill

Senate Democrats once again block elimination of tax on social security

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

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

Senate Democrats Force Through Extreme Abortion Bill

Draheim Capitol Update: extreme abortion bills moving through the Senate

Gruenhagen capitol roundup: extreme abortion bills in the Senate

Eichorn: Democrats’ extreme abortion bills

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

Draheim: Democrats aim to spend the surplus