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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Senate Democrats Force Through Extreme Abortion Bill
On Saturday morning, after over 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…
Draheim Capitol Update: extreme abortion bills moving through the Senate
Friends and neighbors — On Friday, January 27, Senate Democrats passed the first in a series of extreme abortion bills. It is called the PRO Act, or “Protect Reproductive Options.” They claim it is putting…
Gruenhagen capitol roundup: extreme abortion bills in the Senate
Friends and neighbors: I have written before about anti-life bills moving in the Senate. On Friday, January 27, Senate Democrats passed the first in a series of extreme abortion bills. It is called the PRO…
Eichorn: Democrats’ extreme abortion bills
Friends and neighbors — Here is the latest news from St. Paul: Extreme abortion bills in the Senate On Friday, January 27, Senate Democrats passed the first in a series of extreme abortion bills. It…
Drazkowski: Extreme abortion bills rushed through the Senate + early session tax relief
Friends and Neighbors – We are a few weeks into the new legislative session, and the pace has been hectic. Faster than any I can remember, in fact. Frankly, it has me worried about the…