Senator Nelson statement on passage of Senate carbon-free bill

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement about the passage of Senate File 4, the 100% carbon-free by 2040 mandate. “Minnesotans deserve an energy approach that is clean, affordable, and reliable. ‘100% carbon-free…

Sen. Johnson Statement on Democrats’ Blackout Bill

ST. PAUL, MN –  Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement following the passage of the blackout bill from the Senate floor: “The Blackout bill passed by Democrats tonight…

Life is Precious

On January 28, in the early hours of Saturday morning and after 16 hours of debate, Senate Democrats passed the nation’s most extreme abortion bill. This was their first bill of the Session, marking it…

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…

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…

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…

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…